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 Motion Design, 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.

May Guest Studios : Buck Sydney

Buck is a talent-driven, global, creative company. Since 2004 we have been building a home for the world’s most talented dreamers, makers, and doers in a collaborative, ego-free culture that breeds partnership and creative ambition. At our core, we exist to find creative opportunities in every challenge — not just to think, but to make — and ultimately put extraordinary things into the world. Buck is a creative opportunity to make and inspire.. www.buck.co

Discussion Leaders Attending from Buck

Gareth O'Brien : Executive Creative Director - Gareth joined Buck in 2007 where he crafted keyframes with the NY team before heading down under in 2015 to open the Sydney studio. buck.co

Lucas Brooking : Creative Director Lucas joined Buck Sydney on day 1 and has been integral to every pixel we’ve posted since. buck.co

Elijah Akouri : Senior CG Lead Elijah is the backbone of the 3D department in Sydney and has built an unstoppable team that always delivers. www.elijahakouri.com

Erica Ford : Executive Producer Erica became a Bucker in 2015 and has been instrumental in the growth of the Sydney studio as she builds and nurtures relationships throughout ASIAPAC.buck.co

Luke Saunders : Associate Creative Director - Luke is an ACD who leads the creative with wacom pen in hand. Loved by all, Lukes a local legend. buck.co

Jon Gorman : Creative Director at Buck New York - Originally from Melbourne, Jon has worked at buck New York for over 10 years and is now a creative director. buck.co

Matthew Packwood : Host and Moderator

Matthew has over 20 years experience working as a motion designer,

animator & creative director in the commercial and broadcast industries.

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 Motion Design, 3D, Animation & VFX 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 the 12th of May Time : 6:20 PM to 10:30PM

Hosts : Matthew Packwood 

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 75 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

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

6:20pm : Zoom groups open & Setup

6:30pm : Networking begins 8 Zoom groups drinks

7:00pm : Thank the Sponsors

7:20pm : Gareth O'Brien : Presentation

7:50pm : Buck panel : Main Q&A - 40 minutes session

- Buck Panel : Gareth, Erica, Lucas, Luke, Elijah and Jon

8:30pm : Break into 5 small rooms / 30 minutes session : Small Q&As
- Room 1 : Leadership - Gareth and Erica
- Room 2 : Art Direction - Lucas and Jon
- Room 3 : Design - Luke and Liz
- Room 4 : 2D Animation - William, Alek and Sam
- Room 5 : 3D - Elijah, Tim and Bryce

9:00pm : All back together, thank the panel members and sponsors

9:15pm : Networking Rotating Drinks : 8 Small Zoom Group

10:00pm : Thanks to everybody - official proceedings end. 

10:15pm : Open bar - casual networking 

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

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Please contact me to join the waiting list at matthew@mastersofmotion.com.au