ABOUT THE MAKERS SERIES
Showcasing the outstanding work and personal stories of creative industry professionals, SAE’s Makers Series of live events provides a platform for ‘makers’ to share their inspirational journeys and industry insights.
Featuring in-depth presentations and Q&A sessions with industry experts from a wide range of creative, media and technical practices, each event will explore a particular discipline of study.
Throughout these events, we’ll explore the complex creative journey – from idea to execution – by inviting ‘makers’ to showcase their work and share insights from celebrated projects.
EVENT #1 RECAP |
FROM SOUND TO SCREEN_
How did Martin Kwok help build the sonic world of one of the biggest films of the year?
That’s what he sat down with the ABC’s The Art Of… host Namila Benson to discuss as part of SAE’s first instalment of The Maker Series in Sydney on Wednesday 27 November. In the first of SAE’s The Makers Series, Emmy-winning sound creative Martin Kwok gave students an inside look at the making of Dune II.
Martin is a sound and dialogue editor working out of Peter Jackson’s Park Road Post in Wellington New Zealand. His impressive resume includes work on The Beatles: Get Back, The Lord of the Rings franchise and King Kong.
SAE students attended the event in person and online, getting an inside look at Martin’s creative journey and the opportunity to ask questions. From a teenager throwing warehouse parties, Martin described almost “falling in” to working with Peter Jackson and his partner Fran Walsh on their incredible catalogue of films.
“I am so incredibly fortunate that I am surrounded by people [like Peter and Fran] who gave me a lot of their time to actually teach me when I was starting out, and so speaking at The Makers Series is my turn to give back, which is great,” he said of the event.
The highlight was Martin’s deep dive into the detailed behind-the-scenes work that went into his “most challenging project to date”, Dune II.
Stay tuned for details of our next event in THE MAKERS SERIES_
SAE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
SAE University College is the place for creatives and innovators. Every year, we support students globally to develop the skills and experience needed to carve successful careers in animation, audio, computer science, music, creative industries, design, VFX & virtual production, film and games.
We pride ourselves on being technically explorative, transformative and brave through our range of creative media programs. We deliver a unique and immersive learning experience that is focused on practical skills, hands-on experience, and a commitment to academic excellence. You’ll finish your studies with real transferable skills that will take you into the working world with confidence.
What you can study at SAE
SAE offers creative media education in Animation, Audio, Computer Science, Design, Film, Games, VFX, Music and more.You can study a diploma, an associate degree, a bachelor's degree or apply for postgraduate study. You do not need an ATAR and could even apply with relevant industry experience. Check out our course guide for more info.
What students say about SAE
Eliza Allard
SAE Alumni | Current Job: Director/Founder, The Content Lab
Enrico Leasa
SAE Alumni | Current Job: Layout artist at Industrial Light & Magic
Thomas Hartley
SAE Alumni | Current Job: Creative Designer (CAA Agency & previously at Adidas)SAE STUDENT WORK
Guitar Gods is a 2D animated short created in Trimester 6 (final) of the Bachelor of Animation.
Student work
SAE film student, Jessica Sherlock conceived, filmed, and produced a documentary, Concrete Denizens, which highlighted the inclusive skate culture in Brisbane. Jess worked with other film and audio students to bring the project to life.
Jessica Sherlock, Lindsay Sultana, Matthew Johnson, Kyle Wheeler are SAE film students who collaborated and worked on this project as part of the Film Studio 4 (Production) unit in Trimester 5 of the Bachelor of Film degree.
Violet Hubris is a cosmic action-horror game exploring humanity’s thirst for knowledge, power, and belonging in a harsh universe. Created by SAE Melbourne students – this project features work from cross-disciplines, meaning students in different courses collaborated to bring the project to life.
We love the motion, fantasy, colour and drama of this one. Games, Animation, Audio and Design students collaborated on this project.
Credits:
Nora Lück-Jennings – Game Design
Jackson Symss – Game Design
Josh Ayala – Game Design
Wilma Signal – Game Design
Cameron Griffith – Animation
Siyao Song – Animation
Elyssa La – Animation
Russell Toffoli – Audio
Mohit Rao – Audio
Josie Sippel – Voice Acting
George Takis – Graphic Design
Angus Martin – Graphic Design
Kukunochi is a sophisticated and cross collaborative short film involving students from Animation, Film, Design and Audio courses at SAE.
The Kukunochi film is the final capstone project for many of the students completing bachelor degrees at SAE Perth.
Synopsis: The story presents an arrogant girl, Katsumi, who learns a thing or two from Yamato, who embodies kindness and humility. Their unbalanced relationship is encapsulated through their sparring as they practice Kendo. Katsumi’s arrogance beats down on Yamato again and again. However, even when beaten repeatedly, Yamato’s determination never fazes.
They emotionally evolve after having experienced a confrontation with an angered spirit called the Kukunochi, where Katsumi learns the true meaning of humility.
Directed By
MIA DATOR
NAOMI HERMANS
Character Animator | MIA DATOR
Lead Character Artist | NAOMI HERMANS
Character Artist | QUAN TRAN
Rigging | JAMES GOODCHILD
Lead Environment Artist | ALEX IRELAND
Environment Artist | JAKE MENDOZA
Rigging Artist | JASBIR SINGH
Concept Artist | ABBEY JANSSEN
Storyboard Artist | NANDA W.
Cinematographer | DANIEL VILLA
Editor & Colourist | DYLAN MARINKO
Writer | MICHAEL GOULD-BROWN
Music Producer | CONOR ATKINSON
Audio Management | MONICA PETRA CHRISTINA
Mix Engineer | CHARLES WARNER
Voice Actor | AUDREY DANIELLA
Lead Branding and Marketing | SAMUEL BOURKE
Marketing | QALIESHA TRIVINO
Special thanks to our mentors
- TIM KITEVSKI
- DAVEY GOH
- STEVE TEUNE
- KALEB TRELOAR
MitchID is the work of Mitchell Viney and served as his personal branding identity which he used for his professional portfolio and online presence. The project aims to highlight his 3D illustration, branding and graphic design skills.
Industry professional programs such as the Adobe Suite were integrated with 3D software such as Maxon Cinema 4D. Mitch experimented with colour, tone and texture to create these 3D illustrations exploring themes such as organic / nature VS structural/man-made.
You can view more of Mitch’s work at: https://www.behance.net/gallery/45778903/Mitch-ID
Whilst still studying Mitch has secured work from organisations such as Bond & Coyne Studio, London and A & R Healthcare.
SAE student, Ness Mari, recorded a live stream for her performance in Music Studio 3, a unit of the Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production course.
We think Ness is such a talent and we just can’t stop watching this one.
Song: Wildfire
SAE Melbourne student
Vanessa Mari
