TEQ Talks Auckland – Thursday 30th July at Media Design School at Strayer

Don't miss TEQ Talks Auckland, our next big night for creatives working across VFX, animation and visual storytelling.

Join us on Thursday 30 July from 6:00pm at Media Design School at Strayer for drinks, networking and four inspiring talks from some of Aotearoa's leading creative practitioners.

Speakers

Kathy Toon | Editor

Kathy Toon is a freelance editor whose career has included Huhu Studios, Pixar Animation Studios and Blue Sky Studios. She has contributed to acclaimed animated films including Toy Story 4, Finding Dory, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs and Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who, bringing decades of experience in story editing and feature animation. She also edited the animated short Borrowed Time, created with friends from Pixar, which went on to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Short Film.

Ant Sang | Visual Storyteller

Award-winning graphic novelist and visual storyteller Ant Sang has published internationally and throughout New Zealand. Best known as the Head Designer on the iconic animated series bro'Town, Ant continues to explore storytelling through graphic novels, animation and live-action filmmaking.

Luke Sharpe | Director, Bunker & Final Boss

Luke Sharpe is the Director of Bunker, an award-winning multidisciplinary studio specialising in motion graphics, animation and moving image, and Final Boss, a VFX facility delivering work across film and television.

Sam Ramlu | Managing Director, Method

With more than 20 years in creative technology, Sam Ramlu has built innovative experiences spanning virtual reality, mobile, narrative games, animation and immersive digital experiences. Her work sits at the intersection of creativity, technology and storytelling.

Event Details

Venue: Media Design School at Strayer, Auckland

Networking & Drinks: from 6:00pm

Talks Begin: 7:00pm

After Party: from 10:00pm (venue to be confirmed)

Drinks and nibbles provided at MDS.

Tickets

• Free for VES members, VFX Guild members and MDS students

• $10 – Student (non-member, non-MDS Student)

• $20 – Professional (non-member)

Brought to you by:

Visual Effects Society NZ Chapter | Media Design School at Strayer | Visual Effects Professionals Guild

RSVP now – spaces are limited and we do sell out!

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