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.

Aishwarya Ramji - Host and Moderator

VFX Artist & Lecturer at Screen and Media at RMIT

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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 13th of October 2021 Time :  6:25pm to 9:55 pm

Hosts : Matthew Packwood and Ash Ramji  

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 85 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

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

Requirements / info

1. Be ready with, wine, beer, tea, hot chocolate and great snacks

2. Webcam, microphone & earphones

3. Computer with plugged in fast Internet - If you have it, or Wifi

Note : You must wear earphones to stop feedback

Zoom

- You can access the event via Zoom

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

Schedule

6:25pm : Doors open & Setup

6:55pm : Introduction - Speakers & Partners

7:00pm : Networking begins 10 Zoom groups drinks

7:40pm : Main Q&A - 30 minutes session

8:10pm : Break into 6 small rooms / 30 minutes session

Small Discussion & Q&As

- Room 1 : VFX & CG Management
- Room 2 : CG
- Room 3 : Compositing
- Room 4 : Look Development
- Room 5 : FX

8:55pm : All back together, thank the panel members and sponsors

9:00pm : Give away door prizes

9:10pm : Networking Drinks : 10 Small Zoom Group

9:50pm : Thanks to everybody

9:55pm : Proceedings end.

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

SOLD OUT !

Organisers & Host

Matthew Packwood : Masters - www.matthewpackwood.com

Ash Ramji : RMIT - www.linkedin.com

Sugandha Tyagi - Stratosphere - www.linkedin.com

Ivy Hsu : MSI - www.msi.com

Leo Soenario : Wacom - www.wacom.com

Steve Baird : Storm FX - www.stormfx.com.au

Ben Newsom : SideFX - www.sidefx.com

Attendees - Room Leaders

1. Vojislav Milanovic : Prodigious - www.vojislavmilanovic.com

2. Benjamin Newsom : Manager at SideFX

3. Reed Yerien : Compositing at Stage23

4. Magdalena Bisogni : Partnership Manager at CG Spectrum

5. Phyo Thu : Creative Director at Fox & Co Design

6. James Marshall : CDW Animation - Head of Studio

7. Bradley Smith : Heckler - Compositor - bradsmithvfx.com

8. Chris Hocking : General Manager - www.latenitefilms.com

9. Kathy Constantin : 3d Teacher - www.linkedin.com

10. Arman Haque : Luma - www.vimeo.com

11. Gregory Ng : Luma - Lead Compositor - imdb.com

Attendees

1. Jessie Hereng : Method Studios - FX artist - www.linkedin.com

2. David Booth : Slatevfx : VFX Supervisor - www.slatevfx.com

3. Ben Andersen : Luma - FX Pipeline TD - www.imdb.com

4. Tim Dyroff : Resolution - Director - www.resolutiondesign.com.au

5. Matthew Bacon : Luma - Compositor - www.linkedin.com

6. Camden Wright : Weta Digital - FX Trainer - www.linkedin.com

7. Nathan Ortiz : Method Studios - CG Supervisor - www.linkedin.com

8. James Macdougall : RSP - Ass VFX Supervisor - linkedin.com

9. Rachel Neville : Flying Bark - Recruitment - www.flyingbark.com.au

10. Kasey Murdoch : Producer - Lost Cosmonauts - linkedin.com

11. Erick Wright : Owner & Director - Lost Cosmonauts - linkedin.com

12. Heidy Villafane : Method - Head of Layout - www.linkedin.com

13. Lukas Niklaus : Floating Rock - Animator / Founder - website

14. Steff Parker : Floating Rock - Animator / Founder - website

15. Garrick Rawlingson Floating Rock - Animator / Founder - website

16. Octavio de lellis : octavio.tv - Simulation - www.instagram.com

17. Michael Koorey : Compositor - www.michaelkoorey.com

18. Wayne Osborne : Blackbird VFX - CG Lead www.blackbird.la

19. Michael Koorey : Compositor - www.michaelkoorey.com

20. Andreea Gurbina : Freelance Producer - www.linkedin.com

21. Vicki Hetherington : Weta - Production Coordinator linkedin.com

22. Matthew Burgess : Plastic Wax - FX Lead - www.mbdev.com.au

23. Francesca Milde : Luma - Compositor - linkedin.com

24. Ben Cooke : Rising Sun Pictures - FX Artist - linkedin.com

25. Mark Parsons : Mr P Studios - 3d Artist - .bloomandglare.com

26. Quan Tran : Weta Digital - Lighting TD - www.quantran.net

27. Marcus Wells : VFX Recruiter - pxltalent.catsone.com

28. Tom Reynolds : Stab Studio - 3D Generalist - www.linkedin.com

53. Brittany Jones : Plastic Wax : Production Assistant - linkedin.com

30. Lisa Gane : Future Associate - Compositor - www.linkedin.com

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

31. Kim Tobin : Luma - Senior Compositor : www.linkedin.com

32. Lylah DSouza : Unbnd Sydney - 3D Artist : lylahd.artstation.com

33. Will Lovett : Method Studios - Compositor - www.vimeo.com

34. James Lucas : Texture Artist - www.artstation.com/jameslucas

35. Toby Morgan : Pipeline TD - http://toby-morgan.com

36. Adam Phillips : Cg Illustration - www.phillipsadam.com

37. Mitch Sigley : Binyan - 3D Artist : www.mitchsigley.com

38. Anders Thönell : FlyingBark - VFX Supervisor : www.imdb.com

39. Paul Nelson : Mr X : CG Supervisor - www.imdb.com

40. Dan Rodgers : Freelance- Lighting/lookdev - www.danrodgers.co

41. Oliver Cook : Fin Design - Modeler/Assets - olivercook3d.com

42. Morgan Loomis : Freelance BRON & Weta - morganloomis.com

43. Emma Clifton Perry : Vice Chair - VES - www.imdb.com

44. Glenn Melenhorst : VFX Supervisor - www.linkedin.com

45. Jamie Dunbar : 3d generalist - www.dragonbootsstudios.com

46. Ben Meager : Luma - 3D Generalist - www.benmeager.com

47. David Fromholtz : Freelance - 3D Generalist - www.linkedin.com

48. Alexandre Corbe : Luma - Lighting / Lookdev - www.linkedin.com

49. Amman Bains : Method - Compositing - www.ammanbains.com

50. Mark Boey : Creative Director - Untitled - www.untld.studio

51. Mark Millar : Alt.vfx - Executive Producer - www.altvfx.com

52. Patricia Kung : JMC Manager / Recruiter - www.linkedin.com

53. Dean Musumeci : AIT - Educator (Film) - www.linkedin.com

54. Victor Limsila : Girraphic - Senior 3D Artist - www.girraphic.com

55. Nathan Marsh : Girraphic Creative Director - www.girraphic.com