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Dive deeper into the creative process of filmmaking. Explore the inspirations and challenges faced during production, and gain a richer understanding of some of the films selected for this year's festival.


These candid conversations not only shed light on the artistry and technical expertise that go into filmmaking but also provide a glimpse into the personal stories and motivations that drive these talented creators.

When multidisciplinary artist Lauren Edmonds saw Pink Floyd’s contest announcement to celebrate 50 years of Dark Side of the Moon, they knew it was meant to be. They had intended to take the year to concentrate on personal work and this seemed like the perfect project. 


In this discussion, Lauren shares the story of how the project came together, from initial concept to learning new tools and skills in order to complete the powerful music video for Brain Damage


Image Credit: Brain Damage © 2023 Lauren Edmonds. All Rights Reserved.


SPEAKER


Lauren Edmonds

Artist // Independent

(Brain Damage, Crisis Point, I Dun Good, Political Automatons)


Lauren Edmonds is a multi-media artist, designer and illustrator living and working in the Moreton Bay region, Queensland Australia.


They completed a Bachelor of Fine Art with Class I Honours at the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University in 2015.


Website // Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // LinkedIn


MODERATOR


Marina Antunes

President // Spark CG Society


Marina has been writing and discussing film for over 15 years, first on a personal blog, followed by a decade-long tenure on the now retired Row Three. In 2008, she joined the writing staff at Quiet Earth, becoming Editor-In-Chief in 2014, a role she still holds. Over the years, she has also produced and hosted a number of podcasts including Before the Dawn, a long-running podcast on the Twilight franchise, Girls on Pop, a podcast on film and popular entertainment from women’s perspective and After the Credits, bi-monthly film podcast with nearly 300 episodes.


Marina is a member of ACM and ACM SIGGRAPH, the Online Film Critics Society, the Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and the Visual Effects Society. She is the President of Spark CG Society and the Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH chapter. She has also served on juries for several film festivals including DOXA, St. Louis International Film Festival, and the Whistler Film Festival. She joined the Spark CG Society in 2014.


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