Wynn Kelly-Buttfield
Wynn is an Australian screenwriter and producer who takes great pleasure from rainy days, dogs, history and good books. She graduated from RMIT in 2020 with an Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting, and since then has worked in a variety of fields and with a variety of people from all over the world, including but not limited to: Pirate Size Productions, the Castlemaine Documentary Festival and IAYA Productions. She is currently the scriptwriter for an educational VR game and the creator/producer of TÓRAÍOCHT.
CREATOR / SHOWRUNNER
Ella Augustin
As a screenwriter, actor, director, and the visionary owner of IAYA Productions, Ella is on a mission to light up the big screens with meaningful stories that spark conversations and spread happiness worldwide. With her boundless creativity and passion for storytelling, Ella is not just making movies; she's crafting experiences that touch hearts, inspire minds, and unite people across the globe. Get ready to be captivated by the magic of Ella Augustin and the unforgettable tales she brings to life!
PRODUCER
Angela Wong
Angela is an award-winning animation director with a great passion for innovative solutions that bring upon immersive and unforgettable experiences. With years of experience in leading creatives of a diverse principle, she is fluent in both the languages of art and tech and is quick to switch between different approaches to creative reasoning. Her films have been officially selected by over thirty film festivals from around the globe, while she has hosted and presented several screenings herself. Aside from creative work, she enjoys maths, farming and teaching animation.
PRODUCER
Edward Kurchevsky & Eugenia Parkhimovich
Edward and Eugenia of Lihtar Studio bring with them a wealth of experience from within the European animation industry, having worked at studios like Sun Creature, Titmouse, Skjald and Studio La Cachette.
Edward is a Belarusian/Polish artist currently based in Paris, working as a 2D Animator and Director, as well as being the founder of Lihtar. Eugenia, as Project Manager of Lihtar, combines 5 years of expertise in game art and art production pipelines to bring a unique creative vision, technical expertise and an operational leadership that drives innovation and success.
Alongside Lihtar Studio, together they have also formed the Animation Club School.
FINANCE & FUNDING SUPPORT
IAYA
Productions
IAYA productions, born in the UK, stands up for global independent stories from conception right through to screen time, promoting artists from all walks of life to lead the production of meaningful cinema
Studio Biped
Formerly Rooftop Animation, Studio Biped is an animation company founded in 2016. Led by Anita So and Angela Wong, their team creates beautiful and engaging animations that help clients convey their ideas and connect with their audience emotionally.
Biped has over seven years of experience serving the government, NGOs, businesses, creative agencies, and production companies in producing animated content for commercials, featured films, music videos, internal communications, explainers, and education.
Lihtar Studio
Lihtar Studio are a French/Polish animation company in Paris, specializing in story-driven 2D traditional animation. Their skilled artists and storytellers have collaborated with giants like HBO, Amazon, Netflix, and Adult Swim, and have played a role in Oscar-nominated projects. At Lihtar they prioritize quality and creativity, crafting animations that resonate and endure.