Networking

Aims and how the networking works

We aim to bring interesting and hard-working artists and producers from around Australia together from the major VFX, commercial animation, and 3-D studio’s, to learn from each other and network together. We will have small breakout rooms for networking before and after the event, you can choose who you would like to chat with at the event. We will also have a networking guide with profile photo and contact details.

About the discussion night

You are invited to join us in a small, intimate and private discussion night. We have invited some of the best and most interesting studios, producers, freelancers and artists to come together. The aim of the night is to bring together senior colleagues from the VFX, 3D, CG, FX, Design & Animation disciplines for an open and friendly chat over a beer or glass of wine, so we can network and learn from one another.

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About the discussion night

You are invited to join us in a small, intimate and private discussion night. We have invited some of the best and most interesting studios, producers, freelancers and artists to come together. The aim of the night is to bring together senior colleagues from the VFX, 3D, CG, FX, Design & Animation disciplines for an open and friendly chat over a beer or glass of wine, so we can network and learn from one another.

Date : Wednesday, 17th of August

Time :  6:00pm to 10:30 pm

Hosts : Matthew Packwood and Ash Ramji 

Size : Limited to 60 Ticket Available

Experience : Professionals with 5 years experience plus

Food & Drinks : Drinks supplied. You can purchase dinner at the bar.

Address : 385 Cardigan St, Carlton VIC 3053

Q&A PANEL MEMBERS

Matthew Packwood : MC Masters of motion

Justin Martin : Industrial Light & Magic - CG Supervisor

Nathan Ortiz : Framestore - CG Supervisor

Octavio De Lellis : Simulation Expert - Octavio.tv

Chris Angelius : 3D Motion Design & Direction - Freelance

Akira Dawson : 3D Generalist - Studio Pancho

Chris Andrews : Head of CG & Partner - Limehouse

Nick Angus : Brisbane - Alt.vfx - 3d Supervisor

Professional development : Learned from others

- Be introduced to an exclusive group of top industry professionals - Ask questions about topics you are interested in learning about - Be updated on the industry trends and opportunities - Become less isolated in your work by meeting with fellow artists

Networking

- A networking guide with Photo & portfolio and contact details.

- Provide a list of people you would like to network with.

Why only 60 people ?

- Everybody gets the opportunity to talk.

- It’s small to enable easy communication and networking.

- It’s important if you register you attend or cancel in advance.

What you need to provide ?

- Your contact details portrait photo and a IMDB or LinkedIn link

- You will be asked to provide questions for the discussion

Not Coming ?

- You can get a refund for your ticket up to 7 Days before the vent.

- After 7 day pair to the event your ticket will be come a donation.

Please note Your registration details may be used for marketing to you by Masters of Motion and the event sponsors.

Supporting Masters of motion

💙 When you purchase a ticket to this event it helps us support the community and allows me to deliver high quality events. Thank you for your support. Cheers Matt

Sorry, we are Full - Thank you

Join the waiting list :

We have many people pull out due to covid 19 these day so if you join the what list is is very likely that spot will come available closer to the event or on the day of the event.

Organisers & Host

Matthew Packwood : Masters - www.matthewpackwood.com

Sugandha Tyagi - Stratosphere - www.linkedin.com

Ivy Hsu : MSI - www.msi.com

Leo Soenario : Wacom - www.wacom.com

Ben Newsom : SideFX - www.sidefx.com

Attendees - Room Leaders

1. Lara Hopkins : Talent Management - ILM - Website

2. Ash Ramji : RMIT - www.linkedin.com

Attendees

1. Azme Chowdhury : Senior Recruiter - ILM - Website

1. Spencer Griffiths : Animation Producer - Freelance - LinkedIn

2. Mathew Baullo : Motion Designer - Inverleigh - Website

3. Josh Thomas : Animator - Lumberfly - Website

4. Alan Do : 3D Senior - Cadre Pictures - Vimeo

5. Alexander Murphy : FX Artist - Technicolor Studios - Website

6. Mark Millar : Executive Producer - Alt.vfx - Website

7. Luke Richardson : CG Generalist - Freelance - Websie

8. Tom Reynolds : Stab - 3d Artist - Linedin

9. Lachlan Thorpe : 3D Asset Artist - Pixel Zoo - Artstation

10. Makoto Dawson : FXTD - Freelance - linkedin

11. Dan Rodgers : Lookdev/Lighting Artist - Buck Website

12. Harrison Grant : 3D Artist - Buck - Website

13. Rif Muharram : 3d Artist - Buck - Instagram

14. Paul Skinner : Director of Art - Wicked Witch - Website

15 Dan Elvins : Technical Artist - Wicked Witch - Website

16. Matthew Hore : 3D Artist - Wicked Witch - Website

17. Bruce Creevey : Senior Art Manager - Wicked Witch - Website

18. Jenny Bae : Digital Production Manager - Luma - Linkedin

19. Apostolos Gkantinas : 3D Modelling - Pixel Zoo - Website

20. Kate Guest : Executive Producer - Linkedin

21. Gregory Ng : Lead Compositor - Luma - Linkedin

22. Edwina Joel : Freelance - 3D Artist - Website

23. Michael Yates : Lighting Supervisor - Luma - www.linkedin.com

24. Mitch Sigley : 3d artist - Binyan - Linkedin

25. Ben Andersen : Senior FX Pipeline TD - Luma - Linkedin

25. Henry Bullen : Animation Director - Lumberfly - Website

26.Simon Burgin : Creative Technologist - Responsve - Website

27. Grant Osborne : 3d Motion Designer - Studio Pancho - Instagram

28. Brendan Seals : VFX Supervisor - Luma - Linkedin.com

29. Jack Cornish : Freelance - CG Generalist - Website

30. Jason Poley : 3D Artist - Freelance - Website

31. Willy Karl Beecher : Motion Designer - Freelance - Website

32. Adam Phillips : 3d Artist - Freelance - Website

33. Malgorzata Mika : Concept Artist - Freelance - Website

34. Chemere Birkensleigh : Mighty Games - Artist - Website

35. Amy Jameson : Studio Manager - Wētā FX - Website

36. Lucas Licata : 3d Motion design Lecturer Swinburne - Website

37. Francesca Milde : Compositor - Luma - Linkedin

38. Robert Wojciechowski : 3D Artist - Freelance - Website

39. Ben Bryan : Technical Director - Cadre Pictures - Website

40. Jodie Camilleri : Head of Operations - Cumulus VFX - Linkedin

41. Shir Manor : 3D Generalist - Freelance - Melbourne

42. Courtney Hopkinson : 3D artist Watermark Creative - Website

43. Alannah Higgins : 3D Artist - Digital Lode Immersive - Website

44. Daniel Buckland - Motion - Grande Experiences - Website

45. Dmitrijs Cernagovs - Framestore - Senior FX TD - Website

46. Matt Wilson - Creative Director - Binyan - Linedin

47. Joshua Cameron - Freelance - Motion Designer - Website

48. Matt Pettifer - League of Geeks -Tools Engineer - Website

49. Steph Everett - Senior 3D Artist - League of Geeks - Website

50. Stephen Jeal - Technical Artist - League of Geeks - Website

51. Stee Shaw : Freelance - Motion Desinger - Website

52. Dylan Mercer : 2D Motion lead - Deloitte Digital - Website

53. Kathy Constantin : 3D Modelling Lecturer - Swinburne - Linkedin

54. Alan Dickson : Director & Producer - Yukfoo - Website

55. Rob Weir : Head of Integrated - Deloitte Digital - linkedin

56. Rhyl Mayes : Senior Technical Artist - Playside Studios - Linkedin

57. Lachlan Dunbar : Technical Artist - Playside Studios - Website

58. Bruno Mitrov : Technical Artist - Playside Studios - Website

59. Ryan McMahon : Art Director - Playside Studios - Website

60. Stephanie Everett: Senior 3D Artist - League Of Geeks - Website

Recommendations

I really enjoyed being part of this event. As a speaker I think I got as much or more than the attendees as they were industry professionals with something to add. Nathan Ortiz - CG Supervisor at Method Studios

8 out of 10 - Great to chat to all of the different people, in all different positions, at all different companies, but in just one destination! Mark Millar - Manager at Alt.vfx and T&DA

Wasn't sure what to expect but I had lot's of fun. Met some really interesting people, made some excellent connections and caught up with some old friends Shane Aherne - Director at ModelFarm

Great night and great conversations, Quite unexpected given it was a virtual event Tim Dyroff - Creative Director at Resolution

10 out of 10 - Matthew Packwood consistently runs great events that provide opportunities for artists to connect and learn in a supportive and friendly environment. Jacinta Blaxland - Generalist at Plastic Wax

Matthew does a great job of bringing professionals together from all walks of the industry, over topics they are passionate about. Lisa Gane - Compositor at Future Associate

Really great opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends and make new connections. Really interesting and informative to hear diverse perspectives on workplace issues. Kristin McCourtie - Director at The Design Foundation