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 Manager

Community Leader

Production Coordinator / Jr Producer & Lecturer at Screen and Media at RMIT

Matthew Packwood - Host and Director

Community Leader

Over 22 years experience working the commercial and TV industry.

Previous Events

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.

Night 1 : Tues 18th of October Time :  6:20pm to 10:30 pm

Night 2 : Wed 19th of October Time :  7:30pm to 9:30 pm

Hosts : Matthew Packwood and Ash Ramji and Spencer Griffiths

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 70 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.

Night 1 - Tuesday : Schedule - Discussion Event

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 : CG
- Room 6 : VFX Supervising

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.

Night 2 - Wednesday : Schedule - One On Ones

7:30pm : Intro

7:40pm : Networking Rooms Start

7:45pm : One on One Meeting Start

9:30pm : Event Ends

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 : REGISTRATIONS CLOSED

Join the Waiting List :

People always drop out close to the event and on the day and I replace them with people from the waiting list. Please join and I will ring you if a place becomes available : )

Email Matthew at : matthew@mastersofmoion.com.au

Matthew Packwood : Masters - www.matthewpackwood.com

Spencer Griffiths : Producer - www.linkedin.com

Ash Ramji : RMIT - 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. Vojislav Milanovic : Prodigious - www.vojislavmilanovic.com

2. Benjamin Newsom : Manager at SideFX

3. Reed Yerien : Compositing at Stage23

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

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Attendees

1. Ivy Willmott : Senior Recruiter - Wētā FX - Website

2. Keith Herft : Sequence VFX Supervisor - Wētā FX - Website

3. Linda Luong : VFX Producer - Freelance - Website

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

5. Dave Clayton : Animation Supervisor - Wētā FX - Website

6. Emiliano Padovani : Look-Development - Wētā FX - Website

7. Apostolos Gkantinas : 3D modeling - Pixel Zoo - Website

8. Jess Hunt : Compositor - Fin Design and Effects - Website

9. Michael Yates : CG Supervisor - Luma Pictures - Website

10. Rachel Neville : Recruiter - Flying Bark - Website

11. Vojislav Milanovic : CG Supervisor - Prodigious - Website

12. Richard Frances-Moore : Head of Motion - Wētā FX - Website

13. Brendan Seals : VFX Supervisor - Luma Pictures - Website

14. Francesca Milde : Compositor - Luma - Website

15. Bradley Smith : Visual Effects - Heckler - Website

16. Christian Debney : CEO - Stage23 - Website

17. Ben Andersen : FX Pipeline TD - Luma Pictures - Website

18. Matt Diks : Animation Director - Flying Bark - Website

19. Evan Jenkins : Junior FX Artist - ILM - Website

20. Reed Yerien : Compositor - Fin Design + Effects - Website

21. Duncan Harriss : MD - Limehouse - Website

22. Kiersten Casey : Co-Head of Texture - Framestore - Website

23. Jodie Camilleri : Head of operations - Cumulus VFX - Website

24. Kristina McGillen : Talent Manager - Wētā FX - Website

25. Sam Doolan : CG Supervisor - Framestore - Website

26. David Booth : Vfx supervisor/ Director - Slatevfx - Website

27. Aditya Talwar : CG Supervisor - Animal logic - Website

28. Alex Weight : Animation - Animal Logic Academy - Website

29. Louis Dunlevy : VFX Specialist - Freelance - Website

30. Gv Prashanth : Sr lighting artist - Rsp - 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

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31. Lindsay Cowie : Recruiter - Framestore - Website

32. Jenny Bae : Production Manager - Luma Pictures - Website

33. Jamie Dunbar : 3D Generalist - Dragonboots - Website

34. Paul Nelson : DFX/CG Supervisor - MPC - Website

35. Alex Whyte : Head of FX - Framestore - Website

36. Marcus Wells : Global VFX Recruitment - PXL Talent - Website

37. Stephen Casey : Lighting Lead - Animal Logic - Website

38. Heidy Villafane : Layout Supervisor - Cumulus VFX - Website

39. James R Macdougall : VFX supervisor - RSP - Website

40. Lachlan Thorpe : Motion Tracker - Wētā FX - Website

41. Greg Ng-Koenig : Compositing Supervisor - Luma - Website

42. Ian Lade : Animator - Luma Pictures - Website

43. Nick Hore : Senior Recruiter - Animal Logic - Website

44. Sugandha Tyagi : Prod. Coordinator - Stratosphere - Website

45. Arman Haque : Lighting Artist - Flying Bark - Website

46. Dominique Altamura : 3D Artist - Freelance - Website

47. Kay Hoddy : Lead Roto Artist - Wētā FX - Website

48. Lukas Niklaus : Co-Founder - Floating Rock Studio - Website

49. Quan Au : 3D Artist - Freelance - Website

50. Kasey Murdoch : Producer - Lost Cosmonauts - Website

51. Garrick Rawlingson : Director - Floating Rock Studio - Website

52. Kathy Constantin : 3D Modelling - Swinburne - Website

53. Adam Phillips : 3d Artist - Adam Phillips - Website

54. Dave Abbott : Compositor - Freelance - Website

55. Alan Do : 3D Senior / LookDev - Cadre Pictures - Website

56. James Marshall : Production - CDW Studios - Website

57. Michael Koorey : Compositor - Stage23 - Website

58. Jake Hempson : Lead Concept Artist - Two Bull - Website

59. Camden Wright : FX Artist/Trainer - Wētā FX - Website

60. Quan Tran : Lighting TD - -Wētā FX - Website

61. Mathew Baullo : Melbourne - Motion - Inverleigh - Website

62. Kkye Hall : Melbourne - Pipeline TD - Flying Bark - Website

63. Brodie Lowe : Melbourne - Exhibitions - Arterial Design - Website

64. Simona Popovska : Sydney - Accounts - Design Intoto - Website

65. Fraser Shiers : Sydney - 3D Generalist - Hipflask - Website

66. Fuad Soudah : Junior FX Artist - Fin Design + Effects - Website

67. Chris Spry : Managing Director - Fin Design + Effects - Website

68. Rachael King : Environment TD - Framestore - Website

69. Enrique Caballero : Animal Logic - Rigging Supervisor - Website

70. Aaron Grove : Co-Founder - Blowfish Studios - Website

71. Margaret Phillips : Management - Framestore