SAE University College presents The Makers Series_: Creating Characters for Screen & Games

Showcasing the outstanding work and personal stories of creative industry professionals, SAE University College’s Maker Series of live events provides a platform for ‘makers’ to share their inspirational journeys and industry insights.

Join us on Monday 30 June online via Zoom for the third instalment of The Makers Series_: Creating Characters for Screen & Games.

Direct from Hollywood, Concept Artist & Character FX Designer, Ehsan Bigloo (Men in Black: International, IT Chapter Two, The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and EA BioWare) will be joining us from SAE Brisbane.

This exclusive event is a must-see for anyone interested in games design, film, animation or VFX to learn about how the pros bring characters and worlds to life.

During this event, you’ll gain insight into:

Concept art and creature design in the creative industries

Ehsan's journey in the film and games industry

The creative process of developing creatures, characters and worlds.

About our guest 🎬

Ehsan Bigloo - Sr. Concept Artist, Character FX Designer & Director

Ehsan Bigloo is a Senior Concept Designer specializing in creatures, characters, armor, costumes, and cinematic shot designs for the entertainment industry. He has worked on least 25 movies and 12 TV shows, including Men in Black: International, IT Chapter Two, Love and Monsters, Dark Phoenix, The Prey, Archive 81, Resident Alien, and Morbius.

Ehsan was a one of the lead creature designers on The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power and also on Kingdon of the Planet of the Apes (2024). In addition to film and TV, he has created concept designs for AAA game companies, including EA BioWare, Wizards of The Coast, Archetype Entertainment, and Riot Games, to name a few. More recently, Ehsan worked at ASC as Lead Concept Artist on projects including the “DIVE,” “THE EYE: Calanthek,” and "Nexus" short films.

He is currently working as a Freelance Concept Artist and Visual World Development Artist. He has worked with practical FX shops and is familiar with digital prosthetic designs and pre-production concepts for SPFX. Ehsan also has an extensive traditional art background in figurative drawing, clay sculpting, and oil painting, and specialized in surreal figurative art and human anatomy. He has always loved reading history, literature, movies and filmmaking and, growing up in the 80s, it was the behind-the-scenes insights into SFX movies like Alien, E.T., Star Wars, The Thing, and The Terminator that inspired him to become a high-end Hollywood creature designer and monster maker.

The important event stuff 👇

When: Monday 30 June, 12:30pm - 1:30pm (AEST)

Where: Zoom Webinar

Cost: Free!

This exclusive event has limited tickets available – secure your spot today to avoid missing out!

Check out the previous Event of Makers Series_: From Sound to Screen

About SAE University College 🏫

For over 45 years, SAE University College has been a global leader in creative media education, producing career-ready graduates in Animation, Audio, Computer Science, Creative Industries, Design, Film, Games, Music, and VFX & Virtual Production.

Under the guidance of industry experts, students use cutting-edge technology to develop essential technical skills from day one. Our robust industry partnerships provide networking and placement opportunities, helping students build both their portfolios and confidence well before they graduate.

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