Side Quests
The animation, gaming and VFX community is full of incredibly creative people, both inside and outside the studio. This page highlights businesses, projects, and ventures started by current or former members of our community, from side hustles to entirely new career paths. Lets support them when we can!
Escape Room
The Cannery Suite 9-11, 61-71 Mentmore Avenue Rosebery NSW
Urban Escapade stands as a beacon of adventure and mystery in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, offering an unparalleled escape room experience that caters to a diverse audience.
Founded by animator Scott Hunter (ILM, Animal logic)
Urban intelligence & Property Scoring
Urbiscore analyzes transport, safety, amenities and environmental factors to uncover the hidden signals of a neighbourhood. The ones that can truly shape your everyday quality of life.
Founded by generalist artist Miguel Sánchez (ILM, Illusorium)
December 8 - Every Year
‘World VFX Day’ is for those working in visual effects. We want everyone to get involved and help shape what this day is about. Our values represent how we want to work together.
Founded and run by Industry Veteran, Hayley Miller
Multiday Games and Music Festival
Music festival meets Squid Games. Except you don’t die
Founded by Modeller Kurtis Dawe (ILM, Scanline, EA games)
Digital Book
clear, objective information on Visual Effects and Animation as a global industry to help professionals around the world develop a shared understanding of the global industry, and to foster a sense of community between industry professionals in different parts of the world.
Created by Joseph Bell - Speaker, author, and leading expert on the VFX and Animation industry
Fashion Brand
Ekstasy Limited is a small fashion brand selling clothing and accessories.
Founded by artist Hugo Jones (Montee Studios)