Theo’s journey from his studies at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment to his current position at Framestore has been nothing short of inspiring. In his professional career, Theo has worked on titles such as Ted (2024 TV Mini-series) and Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022), as well as notable music videos including Tones and I’s “UR SO F**KING COOL” and “Won’t Sleep.”

Delve into the dynamic world of game artistry with our special guests, Xanthe Sheppard, Pipeline Technical Director at Plastic Wax (VFX and Animation) and Samuel Elmohamed, Technical Artist at Zebrar! Join us for an engaging livestream session where we dive into insights of their AIE experience, inspiration behind their leap into game art and the joys and hurdles encountered along the way.

Brendan graduated from AIE’s Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media specialising in 3D Animation and VFX in 2022, and has worked for an eclectic range of creative companies. Currently Brendan is working for Pop Family Entertainment, a multi-genre Australian-based screen production and financing company focusing on entertaining and informing kids and families and adults worldwide.

Join us today as we dive into the incredible journey of Andrew Land, an AIE VFX graduate who’s now making waves and working on Netflix’s “Leo the Lizard” What to Expect: – Insights into Andrew’s transition from AIE to professional VFX Artist – Valuable lessons learned along the way – Live Q&A session with Andrew

Join the AIE team as we chat with fellow alumni William Minter who is currently a 3D artist at Upsurge Studios. William is passionate about 3D modelling, and has worked on a wide range of projects. From a music video featuring Post Malone all the way to military simulations.

Join AIE as we chat to our 3D Animation Foundation teacher, Paul Fogarty. Paul joined AIE in March 2021. He has a wide experience of working in registered training organisations working with high school students to post graduate level. He likes to dabble in all aspects of the media industry, including game art and design, as well as podcasting and film making.

Join the AIE team as we speak with Ryan McMahon who is an Art Director of Playside Studios and oversees multiple internal and external art teams to plan and execute the studio’s most commercially successful titles, most recently ‘Age of Darkness: Final Stand’.

Join the AIE team as we catch up with two incredibly talented young artists, Sophie Ienari & Ashleigh Cloke! Graduating from the 2021 cohort, Ashleigh and Sophie are both working at Moving Picture Company and are ready to detail their journey from students to industry!

Join the AIE team as we catch up with Sarah Anderson, recent graduate of the 3D Animation and VFX course, to hear about her final project Killing Time.

2020 AIE Alumni Vanessa Van Den Braak will speak about her amazing success becoming a Junior Roto and Paint Artist at one of the leading Visual effects production houses, Industrial Light and Magic.

After graduating from AIE with an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media in 2020, Crystal Taylor went on to secure a job working as Production Assistant at Method Studios in Melbourne!

Current AIE students Laura and Emma Walker detail their pathway from retail to AIE, what life has been life since making the switch into VFX & Animation for Film.

AIE Alumni, Phoebe Shaw talks about her journey into a career as the Technical Artist for Mighty Kingdom Games.

AIE Alumni, Abbigail Livermore, talks about her journey into becoming a Production Coordinator in the visual effects industries.

Josh Wood has worked on some of the movie industry’s biggest films, such as, Thor Ragnarok , Spiderman: Far From Home, Black Panther, Ant-Man & the Wasp. He is currently an Animator at Luma Pictures, Melbourne.