Animal Logic Academy Open Studio: Learn from Industry Experts
WHEN
22 October 2026
Thursday
5.30pm - 7.30pm Australia/Sydney
WHERE
City campus
Building 15
Building 15, Level 4
COST
Free admission
RSVP
Thinking about studying the Master of Animation and Visualisation in 2027?
Join us at our Open Studio and meet the talented teaching team — all with hands-on experience in the animation and VFX industry.
Learn what it’s like to be mentored by professionals who’ve held senior roles at some of the world’s leading animation and visual effects studios.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how you’ll collaborate on a studio-quality 3D animated film, specialising in one of 11 departments — all within a professional production pipeline.
Featured speakers
Alex Weight
Creative Lead
With an international career spanning over two decades, Alex is a writer, director, animator, and script consultant who has held senior roles across the animation and VFX industries. He has worked with renowned studios including Rising Sun Pictures, Animal Logic, Flying Bark, and Script Central.
Raphaël Gadot
FX Lead
With over 12 years of experience in the VFX industry, Raphaël has worked across animated features, live-action films, and TVCs. He most recently served as FX Supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic.
Rowan Karrer
3D Lead
With over 14 years of experience in the industry, Rowan has worked across feature films, television commercials, and video game cinematics. He has held leading roles at prominent studios, including Animal Logic, Slate VFX, Fin Design and Effects, Rotor Studios, Mighty Nice, and Plastic Wax.
Applications for February 2027 are now open
Apply by 30 October 2026 to be considered in the first offer round.