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Cracked

A short animated film about a broken leg

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Travelling tree

A short animated film about a tree wandering around.

Andersen Chandradinata

Hi, I'm Andersen Chandradinata. I'm a 3D generalist, I specialize in product animation and motion design, along with various other 3D endeavors such as game design and 3D animation.

Jakarta 2050

Jakarta 2050 is a 3D animated piece that brings awareness to the pressing issue of Jakarta’s rapid sinking. Using an abstract narrative, this work explores the environmental, social, and cultural impacts of a city at risk. Through expressive 3D motion graphics, Jakarta 2050 presents a visual journey that highlights the urgency of this challenge while offering a sense of hope for the city’s future.

Anjaly Kalayil

I am an animator exploring humor through character-driven storytelling and sound. My latest project features a cleaning robot who, in his passion for singing, neglects his chores and stumbles into trouble.

Spinning Into Trouble

This short film follows a spirited little cleaning robot with a passion for music and an unfortunate knack for chaos. Tasked with tidying up, the robot’s enthusiasm quickly shifts to an impromptu musical performance. As it gets lost in song, the robot's playful personality unfolds, and its clumsiness causes hilarious mishaps around the room. Through a blend of comedic timing, physical comedy, and an expressive soundtrack, the film explores the idea that sometimes, our passions lead us astray but reveal our truest selves. I am exploring the potential of sound and music as narrative tools, specifically in the context of character-driven comedy. The concept or inquiry behind this work is how sound and music can replace traditional forms of dialogue while still conveying humor, emotion, and story progression. The goal is to investigate how music can become more than just background noise, instead serving as the main driving force of the narrative. One key theme in this story is the joy of self-expression, represented by the robot’s uncontainable urge to sing and celebrate, even at the cost of its main responsibility.

Chonger Wu

Chonger (Carol) is a storyteller, animator and editor. She has a core focus on character animation and fancy story.She is enthusiastic about innovation and eager to experiment with different media and materials to explore her animation's potential. BE explores the idea that reality and the virtual world may be separated by only a single thought.

BE

‘Our existence may be merely a coincidence, but it is a great fortune.’ BE is a 2D non-linear narrative animation exploring the complex relationship between the real and virtual worlds. Using the magical blue tones and dreamlike visuals inspired by modern artists like Chagall, it seeks to soothe the deep-seated human anxiety about the unpredictability of the objective world.

Chris Erickson

Chris Erickson is a designer based in Melbourne/Naarm, Australia. He is working part-time as a Graphic Designer whilst completing a Masters in Animation, Games and Interactivity at RMIT. He is interested in experimenting with visual aesthetics, combining this with his nostalgia for the early internet and the preservation of online spaces and communities.

Hubworld

Contrary to popular belief, nothing on the internet really lasts forever. Hubworld is a reflection on the decay of virtual spaces online, and how that has an impact on the preservation of culture online. It follows a solitary protagonist as they journey through the fictional 2000's MMO 'Hubworld' right before the game closes it's servers for good, looking for preserve that spark online spaces had years ago.

Connie Hsueh

Connie Hsueh is a 2D frame-by-frame animator who is particularly interested in visualizing the multifaceted personality through character transformations. In this Studio 3 Project, “Love in Form of an Egg”, she delves into the idea of cooking different types of eggs as a representation of giving love and its struggles.

Love in the Form of an Egg

“Love in the Form of an Egg” is a 2D short animation depicting a girl struggling to cook a sentient egg creature that morphs into different types of eggs. The egg creature resembles the motions of a pet, creating all sorts of trouble for the girl. Despite the chaos between the two characters, the girl’s efforts trying to cook an egg were rewarded. This is a metaphor for the animator’s struggles sharing her love to her new pet kitten, “Eggie”. As a new cat mother, there was a lot to learn and misunderstandings can often happen. But at the end of the day, no matter the scratches and the conflicts, the kitten returns the love through purrs and head rubs. She sends this message to people who see themselves as “struggling to provide love” to others and encourages them that their efforts are more than enough.

Crystal Tai

Crystal is an animator and illustrator who explores metaphors and metamorphosis in her work. Her vibrant animations blend humor and intimacy, often unfolding like a stream of consciousness, creating engaging narratives that resonate with audiences through dynamic visuals.

My Monthly Struggle

My Monthly Struggle is a playful and quirky exploration of the ups and downs of menstruation. Inspired by the animator's own experiences, this film delves into the absurdity of monthly symptoms, transforming them into a vibrant visual narrative that aims to spark conversations about a natural yet often stigmatized experience.

Crystal Tai

Crystal is an animator and illustrator who explores metaphors and metamorphosis in her work. Her vibrant animations blend humor and intimacy, often unfolding like a stream of consciousness, creating engaging narratives that resonate with audiences through dynamic visuals.

Nostalgic Overture

Nostalgic Overture is a collaborative animation that pairs vibrant visuals with an evocative soundtrack by composer Alex Purdue. This fluid, tactile piece explores the rich emotions of childhood—happiness, fear, wonder, and imagination—inviting viewers to journey back to their fondest memories.

Emma Butcher

Emma Butcher is a Melbourne based 2d animator with works often featuring themes of horror and the macabre. She is also interested in abstract and experimental animation with elements of innovative storytelling.

The Night Tram

The Night Tram follows a young girl travelling home alone at night. Along her journey on the tram she encounters a strange, unnerving induvial and suddenly her ride takes a dark turn. This short film explores themes of transformation and invites audiences to discover not everything is as it seems.

Felicia Xiao

Came from Hong Kong, I was an ex-banker that pivoted into the art industry. I animate, make games to find where my ture passion lies.

Tethered Thoughts

A abstract animation that explores the encounter and breakthrough of creative block.

Hannah Lin

Driven by a love of innovation and the pursuit of perfection, Hannah thrives in a dynamic environment, bringing imaginative ideas to life.

IT IS WHAT IT IS

"It Is What It Is" is an experimental and abstract animated short film centered around the interaction of two hands. One hand is dedicated to constructing the ideal and perfect world, while the other hand, refusing to be outdone, disrupts and sabotages the order of the world. Through the entanglement of these hands, the animation expresses the internal struggle of perfectionists and the anxiety they face when confronted with imperfections. The core idea that this animation aims to convey is that nothing in the world is perfect, and only when we embrace our imperfections can we truly find the beautiful landscapes in life.

Hazel Mejia

Hazel is a multidisciplinary artist specialising in 2D animation and perceptual illusions in AR. She is drawn to themes around the human relationship with time, memory, and waste. She is particularly interested in exploring techniques and methods that aim to amplify emotional resonance in her animated and interactive works.

Sun Symphony

Sun Symphony is a 2D-animated and rotoscope-inspired short film set in a near future where sunlight is a rare commodity, and companies construct facilities for people to pay and experience the last traces of natural sunlight before its extinction. We follow a man as he nervously waits his turn to experience what may be his last encounter with the sun and the memories they bring. The aim is to evoke a universal experience viewers can empathize with—a simple moment of feeling the summer sun's warmth amidst impending grim reality, capturing the essence of the calm before the storm.

Jia Xuan Law

I am currently a Studio 1 student at MAGI, fueled by a passion for becoming an animation producer. This 3D animation features three short food-themed stories, each brimming with unexpected twists and surprises.

The Scream

This 3D animation features three short food-themed stories, each brimming with unexpected twists and surprises. It delves into the lives of food ingredients, highlighting their vibrant personalities and the dramatic shifts they undergo on their culinary journeys. Through engaging narratives and lively sound design, the animation aims to deliver a fun and playful experience that captivates audiences of all ages.

Jiawen Cheng

Jiawen Cheng (Mabel) is a Melbourne-based 2D animator currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Animation, Games, and Interactivity at RMIT University in Melbourne. Her expertise spans character design, storyboarding, video editing, and 2D animation, with a strong proficiency in vibrant artistic styles and cartoon aesthetics.

JOULE

A normal little dog, Joule, is happily walking in the park. He spots a ball, a sausage, and a toy. Excited, he tries to claim them, but all of his favourites are snatched away by other dogs with peculiar appearances. Gradually, as his overwhelming anger builds, Joule's body begins to transform…

Ka Kei (Kora) Lee

Kora (Ka Kei Lee) is a Melbourne-based game designer, animator, and illustrator with a focus on storytelling, creative mechanics, and immersive experiences. Eager to push her boundaries, she enjoys collaborating across disciplines and constantly explores new technologies like AR, VR, and motion capture to expand her creative practice.

Here and There

Have you ever left somewhere familiar to start over in a new place? Here and There follows a young girl who moves to a different country, grappling with the confusion of settling in, the sadness of missing her family, and the isolation of not understanding the language in a bustling café. As she faces the challenges of independence and seeking belonging, her journey reveals that, even in the most challenging moments, we are never truly alone.

Kaiyi Qiu and Pengxu Chen

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BOX IN is a short animation co-directed by Kaiyi and Pengxu. Kaiyi led the main aesthetic design and animation effects. Pengxu led the main sound design and sound effects. We finish this work with high quality requirements that we are proud of. And thank you for watching !

BOX IN

The short story follows a new designer who is overwhelmed by the pressures of work and life. It makes her feel like her life is getting worse and keeps her from producing new ideas. Eventually she breaks out of this and comes up with new ideas. And she will try to balance work and life.

Kaiyi Qiu

I am a student who loves motion design. This is an experimental project. I used Blender for the first time to complete a product animation. I used Suno AI to make the music.

LUXBIN

This is an experimental animation, my first attempt at animating with blender. I used a luxury presentation to show a trash bin. The absurdity and contrast is amusing, while also implicitly satirizing the product value that some brands force on their products.

Kay Kwan and Lam Le

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Kay Kwan and Lam Le are Melbourne-based multimedia designers specializing in motion graphics, 3D design, and animation. Their work focuses on creating immersive visual stories, such as the 360-degree animation "Coffin Room," which highlights Hong Kong's housing crisis and aims to evoke empathy through impactful storytelling.

Coffin Room

"Coffin Room" is a 360-degree animated film that explores the cramped living conditions of an elderly couple in Hong Kong. Narrated by the husband, it captures their daily struggles in a tiny "coffin room" apartment, highlighting the city’s housing crisis.

Designed for VR or YouTube, viewers can immerse themselves in the couple’s world and experience their hardships firsthand. By using animation, the film creates emotional depth, fostering empathy and understanding of this urgent issue. Ultimately, "Coffin Room" aims to raise awareness and inspire conversations about housing inequality through immersive storytelling.

Lewis Brewer

I’m a 27-year-old Kiwi Animator who has worked across documentary and film. My work explores New Zealand history and contemporary digital culture, particularly the Musket Wars and modern youth subcultures. I believe that unique framing opens up new perspectives, be that grand events during the 1800s or seemingly insignificant ones today at the local shop.

Musket

Musket is an animated piece that tracks the history of a musket—from its creation to its movement across the world. This piece explores the concept of objects moving through time, reflecting how their histories evolve as they pass through different contexts.

Linn Htut Oo

Linn is a Melbourne-based 2D animator. His work often employs a high-contrast and textured aesthetic to explore and convey the ideas surrounding 'self' and the struggles that come with it. Linn has worked as an animator in projects such as the short film, “They All Fell Down” by Simon Christopher Cabello, and feature film, “Perfect Birth” by Matthew Rich.

Cymebelle

Cymebelle is a haunting psychological mystery that unfolds in a remote village, where grief, denial, and secrets entwine. At the heart of the story is a widow who, after suffering a devastating miscarriage, clings to her child. She would carry the lifeless baby through the village as if it were alive, unsettling the villagers and igniting whispers of fear and confusion. As tension grows, the village Chief struggles to maintain order, while a troubled Doctor is drawn into the widow’s unraveling world.

Manisha Vaz

Aspiring designer and animator based in Melbourne, aiming to specialize in pre-production and production in the animation/film industry. I love to explore surrealism, and experimental storytelling in my work. Driven by a passion for stylized visuals and subtle shifts in perception, I aim to evoke thought-provoking experiences.

OOTO

OOTO (Out of the Ordinary) is a short, surreal animation that explores the thin boundary between reality and imagination. Centered around a character experiencing recurring strange dreams, the animation unfolds in a nonlinear narrative, capturing the fluid, unpredictable nature of dreams. Stylized visuals, subtle transformations, and symbolic imagery create an atmosphere that immerses viewers in a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. The piece serves as an exploration of escapism, transformation, and the subconscious, offering a thought-provoking glimpse into an altered reality.

Nguyen Khanh Bui

I'm an animator and illustrator from Vietnam who loves making comedy and drama short animations. Experimenting with different art style is what drives me to animate bizarre but meaningful movies.

Shiva

As a kid, Shiva was trained by her father to become one of the best hunters and fishermen in the village. Unfortunately, after her father and the village were slayed by a group of hunters "Talon", she had to survive all on her own in the wild using what she learned from her passing father. The short animation "Shiva" will demonstrate the past and the present of Shiva coming together by fishing the trout for her dinner on a chaotic river.

Nina Byrt

My name is Nina, I'm animator with a marketing background, driven by a fascination with genre-blending storytelling. Primarily focused on 2D animation, I combine my experience and creative vision to produce compelling narratives that challenge traditional boundaries, often exploring unique thematic intersections in my work.

NEST

There's a killer on Lady Musgrave Island... 'Nest' is a 2D animated documentary horror set against the lush backdrop of an island in the Great Barrier Reef. The narrative delves into the eerie presence of a killer on the island. The animation uses atmospheric soundscapes, contrasting light and shadow, and meticulously crafted environmental details to heighten the tension, capturing both the beauty and danger inherent in such a remote and delicate location. As a work of animation, Nest pushes the boundaries of genre, aiming not only to entertain but also to reflect on humanity’s impact on natural sanctuaries, making it a chilling yet thought-provoking piece of storytelling.

Palmmy Thanaboonsrikoon

Palmmy is a Melbourne-based 2D animator and illustrator with a passion for visual storytelling that bridges cultural and linguistic divides.

VOID

"Void" is a 2D animated short film that delves into the complex emotional world of a child living in a domestic violence household. Through the use of metonymy and metaphor, the film transforms abstract concepts of a child's internal world into tangible visual elements, allowing viewers to explore the invisible trauma experienced by children caught in such a toxic environment on a deeper level.

Pengxu Chen

A 2d animator and sound designer

Box In

The animation features a vibrant 2D and 3D loop in a motion graphic style, humorously depicting the daily life of an animation worker. It showcases the character’s emotional journey as they navigate the pressures from their boss. The narrative builds tension as frustration mounts, leading to a climax that reflects their chaotic feelings. Ultimately, the piece concludes with a humorous twist, capturing the ups and downs of the creative process in an engaging and relatable way, resonating with anyone familiar with workplace challenges.

Qige Qi

Qige Qi is a 2D animator and graduate of the Master of Animation, Games, and Interactivity program at RMIT University, Melbourne. Her work explores vibrant, imaginative worlds through animation and character design.

Nomi's Loop

Nomi's Loop is a short 2D animated short film that blends humor and sci-fi, telling the story of an alien who stumbles into a time loop by pure coincidence.

Quenna Wong

Quenna is a Melbourne-based 2D animator, who is finishing her Master of Animation, Games, and Interactivity at RMIT University. Specializing in 2D animation, she is passionate about creating engaging, entertaining works that bring joy to audiences.

That's Us!

That's Us! is a vibrant 2D animated short film that delves into the heart of a long-distance relationship. Through exaggerated visuals and comedic storytelling, we follow a couple navigating the challenges of long distance. Their unwavering love is put to the test as they overcome obstacles and find joy in the moments they share, ultimately celebrating the enduring power of their connection.

Rebecca Livia Hamijaya

Hi there, I’m Rebecca! I’m a designer with a UX/UI background, now diving into 2D animation and game design. From 2D, 3D modeling, to websites, my work is always driven by a passion for storytelling.

Designing with Two Minds

Designing with Two Minds is a compilation of vignettes illustrating my internal debate and inner voice as a designer. On one side, I want to follow the rule and make what is considered as "good", but another side of me just want to break through and do whatever I want, and whatever I consider aesthetic, which might not align with the standard beauty. This indecisive feeling is symbolized by the metaphorical interaction between the narrator and the gremlin ball.

Ruiqi Huang

I am Ruiqi Huang, a year 2 student of Master of Animation, Games and Interactivity (MAGI). I am an animator interested in frame-by-frame 2D animations. I hope my animation can provide the audience with a different feeling and experience.

Give Me Back!

The animation work ‘Give Me Back!’ is a frame-by-frame short 2D animation. The animation uses four short stories to create feelings of awkwardness and discomfort around human and animal relationships through humorous expressions, thus satirising people's behaviour that harms animals.

Ruiqi Huang

I am Ruiqi Huang, a year 2 student of Master of Animation, Games and Interactivity (MAGI). I am an animator interested in frame-by-frame 2D animations. I hope my animation can provide the audience with a different feeling and experience.

Scar 伤疤

‘Scar 伤疤' is a short 2D animation film. This film explores the boy's repressed and struggling emotions, as well as the complex relationship between the boy and his pet cat. The entire animation emphasises the importance of love and forgiveness, as well as the possibility of finding companionship and understanding in adversity.

Sharon Prabhakar

I am very passionate about drawing. I particularly enjoy illustrating life narratives and am currently working on developing an animated series of memoirs.

Cure

Cure (2024) is 2D animation that records the effects of a grief experience.

SHUBHAM ARADHYE

Shubham Aradhye, a Melbourne-based 3D Animator, specializes in breathing life into creative concepts. With a Master's degree from RMIT University, he's adept in diverse 3D animation techniques, including creature, character, and automotive animation, as well as visual effects.

Clash of Titans

Clash of Titans is a 3D animated short featuring a battle of 2 dinosaurs in a forest environment. The creatures are animated in Maya and rendered in Unreal Engine. The project showcases a photorealistic approach towards 3D animation and use of Nanite and Lumen in real-time rendering environment in Unreal Engine 5.

Tony Zhang

An animator, pre graphic design who is not undertaking RMIT MAGI course. love to do 2D animations

Clothe Trouble

On an average day, Dave comes back home. He is lazy and leaves all dirty clothes in a massive pile in the corner of the room. Today, the pile collapses, and things have gotten worse from there.

Xuefan Cao and Honglei Guan

Nice to meet you! It's a group work, we are student from studio 1

Meet Cute

Our animation is called "Meet Cute." It was inspired by Makoto Shinkai’s "She and Her Cat," and we wanted to express the feelings of cat owners and explore how important cats are in our lives. We hope it resonates with fellow cat lovers!

Yan Wang

Hi! I’m Yan. I am focusing on exploring animated narratives at RMIT. This short animation shows a kind of relationship that seems intimate but is actually full of neglect and embarrassment.

A certain Relationship

This animation is about a seemingly intimate but actually false relationship full of neglect and misunderstanding. Have fun!

Yixin Sun

Hi, I am Yixin! I am a designer, animator and illustrator. I have a great love for films, animation and graphic artwork;)

Born

My 2D animation is about a planet with reproductive functions, presenting in its inner and outer parts the physiological and psychological changes that can be experienced during pregnancy and childbirth.

Yixin Sun

Hi, I am Yixin! I am a designer, animator and illustrator. I have a great love for films, animation and graphic artwork;)

Victim

This 2d animation is to show the dynamic relationship between the audience, the victim, and the victim's personality in horror films.

Yohan Dsouza

A 3D artist who creates magic in 3D

Calm vs Chaos

Blurring the line between reality and inner thoughts

Yuchi Huang

Hello I'm Doris, a motion designer from Taiwan, I like to try different media to create, my biggest wish is to be able to sleep well every day!

Sound Experiment

In this semester, I have tried to use sound as a starting point for my work, imagining different images from the sounds I observe, and trying different ways to visualize sounds.

Zhijun Huang

Hi, I am Zhijun (Peggy). I can create effective and innovative designs to convey the desired idea. I focus my studies on 2D animation and motion graphics. I am passionate about using these skills within the creative industry and aspire to learn/connect with other like-minded individuals, further progressing my experience and skills within these fields.

Beets

The story is built around an old pig and his grandchildren's lives, starting with recalling the past good times, but as time progresses, the elderly pig struggles to connect with his growing grandchildren. However, the young pigs never abandon their elders. Ultimately, they reunite with the lost elderly pig and celebrate together with fireworks. By conceptualising loneliness in the project, the primary goal of this animation project is to expand animators' understanding of incorporating emotion expression creatively and effectively in 2D animation while raising public awareness of the support needs of the elderly.

Zi Yin

I am a freelance illustrator for 2 years. Currently I am working on a personal original story setting. Has a great interest in illustration and game design, and used to be responsible as art leader within school project. Started learning animation production during my study career at MAGI. Still exploring personal art style and more art expression.

As Luna Sees...

Each individual will fills in their own way to fill the void created by death. I try to use the form of animation to tell the story of a girl saying her final goodbye to her kitten. With joy as a passing scene, smiling and waving goodbye. I hope this work can bring tranquility to you.

Zi Yin

I am a freelance illustrator for 2 years. Currently I am working on a personal original story setting. Has a great interest in illustration and game design, and used to be responsible as art leader within school project. Started learning animation production during my study career at MAGI. Still exploring personal art style and more art expression..

Blank

This is a 2D black and white poetry animation about how people feel about death. Imagining death is like a jigsaw puzzle, and I used stories collected from friends and family to put together a poem about death.

Bo-Rui Lin

Hey there! Bo Rui here. I’m all about crafting animated characters in Live2D. Right now, I'm diving into game building, a whole new creative adventure. I also do the occasional illustration, mostly fan art, whenever the inspiration strikes!

Enjoy A Treat

"Enjoy A Treat" is an experimental 3D local co op party game that uses face tracking technology to create a fun and unique gameplay experience. Set from a first-person perspective inside a mouth, the game challenges players to communicate and navigate the games environments. This creates an engaging and immersive experience where simple tasks become more challenging due to the unconventional control scheme.

Chris Erickson

Chris Erickson is a designer based in Melbourne/Naarm, Australia. He is working part-time as a Graphic Designer whilst completing a Masters in Animation, Games and Interactivity at RMIT. He is interested in experimenting with visual aesthetics, combining this with his nostalgia for the early internet and the preservation of online spaces and communities.

Cyberpedia

Cyberpedia is a fictional CD-Rom game released in the 90's, in which kids could boot it up on their home computer, and through the power of the internet, the game would generate a museum full of exhibits for you to explore and learn all about. It's the information superhighway all in one place! You're booting this game up over 30 years later though... and the state of the internet is a lot different to how it was back then. As you go through the game you'll find that links go missing, information gets lost, and a certain, 'generative', trend has been spreading like a plague across the game. While you explore Cyberpedia, you and your helpful museum assistant, Bookworth, can help sort out these issues! as best as you can at least...

Eamonn Harte

Eamonn Harte is a writer and game developer from Melbourne, Australia. They have a keen interest in storytelling and narrative in interactive forms, as well as experimenting playfully with a variety of digital tools. They have exhibited games and interactive work at ACMI, Sabby Gallery, Super FESTival, and the Melbourne Queer Games Festival.

You're At A Party

You're At A Party' is an interactive fiction game that explores the complexities of queer relationships. Unfolding over one night, at a house party in a suburban share-house, the player comes face to face with their ex and his new partner, and has to navigate the tense, awkward situations that arise afterwards. CREDITS Writing / Design / Programing - Eamonn Harte Music / Sound Design - Jasmine Griffiths

Haoduo Zhuang (Alex)

The project I will be exhibiting this time is a 2D top down shooting game. In the game, the player will play an agent named "Shadow". The player will accept a mission from the superior "Ghost": sneak into a secret base for investigation.

Agent Shadow

The project I will be exhibiting this time is a 2D top down shooting game. In the game, the player will play an agent named "Shadow". The player will accept a mission from the superior "Ghost": sneak into a secret base for investigation.

Hari Prasath

Hari is a 3D environment artist and game developer, crafting immersive worlds with artistic depth and narrative. Hari’s work, including the puzzle-adventure Time Rift, combines visually captivating spaces with intuitive gameplay, inviting players to explore environments that reveal stories and evoke emotion through innovative design and interaction.

Time Rift

Time Rift is an archaeological exploration game that challenges players to navigate an ancient temple filled with intricate puzzles and hidden artifacts. As players explore the temple, they must collect unique artifacts, each granting powerful time manipulation abilities such as freezing, rewinding, or fast-forwarding time. These mechanics are crucial for solving puzzles and unlocking new areas within the temple. Players will need to strategically utilize these time-based controls to interact with the environment, overcome obstacles, and uncover secrets. With a focus on exploration and innovative gameplay, Time Rift invites players to experiment with time manipulation. The ultimate goal is to collect all artifacts and close the portal to a parallel reality, restoring balance to their world. Developed using Unreal Engine 5, the game features stunning visuals and powerful mechanics, showcasing the recent updates to create an aesthetically pleasing and immersive experience.

Harvey He

A unity3D game designer, extremely love low-poly art/FPS/Tactical hardcore stuff. 3D modeler.

AURORA SEEKER

The game is an online hovercraft PVP party game! Need some practice before really get into it!

Hongjie She

I'm passionate about indie games, especially for their unique mechanics and narrative discourse. My games feature a drawing pen and keyboard setup, allowing players to simulate wielding a paintbrush in combat.

Inkbound Imagination

Game Genre 2D Side-Scrolling Action Game Inquiry How can the act of drawing with a pen be integrated into a game to simulate actions, thereby enhancing interaction and gameplay experience? Game Mechanics Overview In a 2D action game, players control character movement via the keyboard, while different attack moves are created by drawing various lines or using different drawing techniques with a stylus within the game world. (Currently, this has not been adapted for mobile devices.)

Josephine Putri

Hi! I’m Jessy, an Indonesian artist and designer with a love for storytelling through visual art. At MAGI, I’m eager to pursue my passion for gaming and storytelling. This journey is all about bringing my story to life, so I’m diving into building a game that reflects the world I’ve envisioned and the characters I’m excited to share.

Blood Legacy

In Blood Legacy, set in the year 2040, the city of Hazvil teeters on the edge of ruin. Demons have infiltrated its streets, and only three powerful sisters stand between survival and chaos. As players join their fight, they’ll uncover each sister’s inner struggles, forging deeper connections to their journey and choices. This is just the beginning—layers of mystery lie beyond their battles.

Junhe Hu

We are Yee and Harry, a pair of “Puzzle Alchemists.” My code combined with Yee’s animations creates a “player’s brain overload, our laughter overload” puzzle experience. As we like to say, our game design philosophy is: “If the code gives us headaches, the players should get a taste of it too, right?”

Detective Agency

Our project is a playful but demanding puzzle game, designed to stretch players’ minds and keep them intrigued. Set within a richly detailed environment, each puzzle brings new surprises and challenges, inviting players to unlock hidden story elements woven seamlessly into the gameplay. We aim to explore the delicate balance between storytelling and difficulty, creating an experience that is as rewarding as it is perplexing. With Yee's engaging visuals drawing players in and Harry's complex logic holding them in place, our puzzles demand cleverness, patience, and a sense of adventure. Through themes of curiosity and discovery, we want players to feel that each challenge they solve unravels more of the game’s underlying mystery. We’re interested in how gameplay mechanics and story elements can come together to create an interactive experience that makes players think, laugh, and perhaps even get a little frustrated – in the best way possible! Ultimately, our game is a space for experimentation and exploration, where players engage not just with puzzles but with a narrative that makes each solved mystery feel like a hard-won victory. Welcome to a world where we challenge you to outsmart us, one puzzle at a time!

Ka Kei (Kora) Lee

Kora (Ka Kei Lee) is a Melbourne-based game designer, animator, and illustrator with a focus on storytelling, creative mechanics, and immersive experiences. Eager to push her boundaries, she enjoys collaborating across disciplines and constantly explores new technologies like AR, VR, and motion capture to expand her creative practice.

Musician

Wanna sing a song but there’s no instrument around? Get Musician to turn up the vibe! Musician is a tambourine music simulator app that lets you mix tambourine sounds with fun human reactions like cheers and boos to create unique beats. Simply shake your phone or tap buttons to make interesting rhythms. Perfect for karaoke sessions or any party, Musician adds energy and fun wherever you go. Start creating your own music clips and share the rhythm with friends!

Katrin Kalaw

I am a Game Designer/Developer. Developed a 4-player party on surviving disaster events, and research on Emerging Gameplay using Iterative Play Design.

Hazardous

A 4-player party game where players navigate around a constantly changing environment, surviving disaster events like falling meteors, to earn points in areas called "zones" that randomly appears.

Lexi Karpathios

Lexi (she/they) is a queer artist, curator, and game developer. Before MAGI she had a background in Fine Art and Curation, and her current practice is exploring subjective perspectives in interactive storytelling.

Muse

Muse is an interactive narrative game that uses deduction-based gameplay to deliver its story through subtext offered within its dialogue, mechanics, visual, and audio design. The exact details of the narrative are left purposefully ambiguous, asking the player to interpret the gameplay to reach their own understanding of the story. Content Warning: Emotional Abuse, Stalking, Transphobia, Implied Violence

Linn Htut Oo

Linn is a Melbourne-based multimedia artist. His work often employs a high-contrast and textured aesthetic, integrating game design with visual principles to create immersive worlds. Linn has worked as a game designer and concept in card games, digital games, and his personal board game projects.

Ormlings Rising

Ormlings Rising is a turn based strategy game, designed to pit the wits of two players in creature warfare. You are the Orm Mother, the one who gives birth to those called Ormlings. You were born with one purpose, to rule the world with your children. Alas, you are not the only one, another Orm Mother build their army in your territory. Spawn your children, build your army, and destroy your opponent before they do the same to you.

Lou Fourie

I am a Melbourne based artist and game maker, currently studying Animation Games and Interactive Media at RMIT. My craft is 3D art and animation for games. My interests are in the intersections of queerness, theories of play, and games, discovering possibilities for disrupting, reimagining, queering games through play.

Dance Dance Deception

Dance Dance Deception is a goofy dance / social simulator game featuring cursed ravers in a reality tv dance competition "Rumble at the Rave". The curse of the rave demon starts spreading among the team, oh no! Get good and make dance moves. Debug cursed team mates to avoid failing... or... embrace the curse, rave-bend, and find out what happens...

Luyi Qian

I'm a 2d animator and game designer from China. My work is a 2d pixel game made by RPG Maker.

Head Trip

My project is about a boy looking for his memories in a mysterious place. In the five stages he will encounter various 'people' and face the truth.

Matthew Ganther

Matthew Ganther is a versatile digital media specialist with extensive experience across a broad spectrum of skills. He has a love for game development and 3D design creating games such as 'Little Bit of Gore' and 'Kitchen Crisis'

Little Bit Of Gore

Little Bit of Gore, is a First-Person survival horror game where you play as a little mushroom, who has just sprouted and woken up to a world drown in gore and chaos. Blood shot sky illuminates the mutated environment where life still exists however, once friendly bugs and insects are now monstrous crazed predators looking to devour anything that moves. Lush green grass and tress still grow but are infected also, reeking of brown and red corruption. Set in this post-apocalyptic world during the night, as a tiny mushroom, you must venture out into your surroundings to recover 5 special glowing mushrooms in order to save the environment from absolute hell. But beware. Something is watching you!

Murphy Doyle

Murphy makes short game experiences experimenting with narrative and recently alternative controllers. Murphy believes that video games have the capacity to deliver truly unique narrative experiences using the medium of games attempting to create compelling stories and designing input and mechanics around delivering that story to the player.

Wrapped in plastic

Wrapped in Plastic is a 3D narrative prototype created using the unity engine involving a conversation between the player character referenced as ‘Him’ and a girl that the player is told will be murdered later that night referenced as ‘Her’. The game is traditionally controlled using the mouse scroll wheel with the player being able to scroll backwards and forwards through the dialogue. However for the exhibition of the game the controller takes the form of a record player that the player is able to spin to progress or backtrack through the dialogue. While going through the dialogue at certain points in the dialogue the player is able to backtrack through it and progress again in order to change what was said in the conversation. The game is an exploration of inconsequential decisions, input and narrative working together in harmony, memories of those who are lost and the process of grief.

Pengyu Jiang

I’m a pixel artist, 2D environment designer, game/level designer, and playtester. I’m skilled at creating short GIF animations using Pixel Art and passionate about exploring game meta elements. I enjoy being a cosplayer with my favorite works in my free time.

Sea Blindness

Sea Blindness is a 2D pixel-art side-scrolling narrative game. In 2064, Jimmy, a member of a deep-sea research team, becomes entangled in a strange incident and realizes he is in a game world. Together with the player, Jimmy embarks on an adventure to save his companions. This project delves into the connection between in-game characters and players, utilizing various meta-elements to interact with the player and create a unique "breaking the fourth wall" experience. Controls: Use WASD to move, press E or use the mouse to interact with in-game items and UI elements. Please note: Sea Blindness will generate specific files on your local desktop to progress the game! By continuing to play, you acknowledge and consent to this behavior.

sarthak sthapit

XR enthusiastic and love for game environment arts

Packed Away

The game explores the final day of a dementia patient in her home before moving to a care facility. She retraces her life, gathering her belongings and memories to pack into a suitcase, guided by subtle clues scattered throughout her home. Each puzzle piece represents a fragmented memory, and the suitcase becomes a way to piece together the story of who she was.

sarthak sthapit

Sarthak enjoys designing game environment and developing game. SkyHound playing with a game concept designed to capture the essence of childhood play, by encouraging adults to embrace playful social interactions

SkyHound

Promoting social unfamiliarity and playful interactions which aims to create an environment where players can reconnect with the joy of their younger selves. By encouraging adults to embrace playful social interactions, spontaneity among adults while rediscovering joy of unrestricted play of begin a child again.

Sharmishtha Sen

Sammy is a dedicated game developer specializing in animation, AI, and environmental design. Utilizing Godot and GDSL shaders, they create dynamic and immersive game experiences. Their latest project, "Reflections of Aetheria," showcases their expertise in player movement dynamics and enemy AI.

Reflections of Atheria

“Reflection of Atheria” is an innovative two-player adventure where one player navigates the world upright while the other journeys upside down. Together, they must use their unique perspectives to defeat monsters and overcome challenges. Currently in development, with more exciting features to come. Ideal for cooperative gameplay, two players preferred for the ultimate experience.

Shuaipeng Wu

A game programmer based in Melbourne, currently developing a digital culture heritage project based on Three Kingdom period in Chinese history.

Digital Three Kingdoms

I used satellite data to create a extremely large landscape in Unreal Engine. (currently around 130,000 km2) And use it combined with historical records and archaeological evidences to reconstruct history of Three Kingdom period in Chinese history. It primarily highlights the crucial role geography has played in shaping human history, examining historical events from a geographical perspective to explore the reasons and inevitabilities behind them. The project is designed to support educational learning and historical research.

Siwei Luo

Siwei Luo is a game designer dedicated to crafting indie games that tell unique and thought-provoking stories, seeks to create experiences that resonate with players on a personal level.

For Your Own Good

"For Your Own Good" is a psychological adventure game that delves into the struggles of escaping oppressive familial expectations. Players need to explore a dreamlike world filled with symbolic environments. Players will reveal hidden truths and confront internalized voices from their past. The game blends atmospheric exploration with emotional storytelling, challenging players to break free from the constraints of control and find their own path. Through shifting the narrative unfolds, offering a deeply immersive experience of overcoming inner turmoil and finding self-acceptance.

Songya Xu

Songya Xu is a game developer, 3D animator, and illustrator. She is currently completing her Master's in Animation, Games, and Interactivity at RMIT University and is involved in the development of the indie game OKRIO, which is scheduled for release on Steam on October 25, 2024.

OKIRO

OKIRO is a 3D adventure puzzle game developed by Gloria, Vector, and Tina, set in a world shrouded in toxic fog where life cannot survive outdoors. Players take on the perspective of a plant sprite, Lulu, who searches for traces of human civilization and explores the story within the ruins of a factory. In the game, by collecting enough energy stones, Lulu can activate a seed, using the energy from growing plants to clear the pollution from the air and restore the ecology of the area.

Tina Yao

I'm Tina, a 3D generalist and game developer with interest and ability to learn new tools and technologies in the industry. Mainly specialize in 3D environment, level design, procedural generation, game FX, artistic direction and concept art.

VT_IV

The project VT_IV is focused on the researched procedural workflow which can be used to create a naturalized AAA open world navigable map as demonstration. The landscape is based on the natural biomes of East Asia, consisting of local vegetation and habitat

Wenhao Li

3D Artist, Game Designer, Animator

I'm Toby

A game about disorientation.You will play as Toby, an amnesiac, navigating through a surreal dimension. Utilize gravity to overcome a series of challenges and embark on a journey to uncover your true identity.

Xinyi Huang

Hello, everyone! My name is Xinyi Huang, though you can also call me Trouvaille. My project is a hybrid game that blends 2D characters within 3D environments. I aim to redefine traditional 2D gameplay through dynamic movement, open-world exploration, and engaging interactive design.

Petal’s Rise Against the Abyss

In this project, I am dedicated to designing a hybrid game that combines 2D characters with 3D environments, aiming to innovate traditional pure 2D games. In terms of game design, I will focus on character movements and exploration. To emphasize the game's dynamism, I have created various movements and combat styles for the protagonist, complemented by rich musical feedback that immerses players in their battles against enemies. For exploration, players will engage in dialogue with multiple NPCs to acquire story content and background, gaining a deeper understanding of Lan's journey to save her father. To enhance interactive exploration, I have designed a variety of interactive devices and items, meticulously crafting engaging level designs to ensure that players enjoy both fun and challenge during their exploration. Additionally, the game involves some technical aspects, such as addressing visibility issues by adjusting the transparency of materials between the camera and the character, ensuring that obstacles in front of the player appear transparent to enhance the visual experience.

Xuange Sun

Xuange Sun is a Game Designer and Game Artist. Her work explores the integration of interactive sound through game mechanics and strives to create richer and more engaging gameplay experiences through subtle design.

Echo Island

Echo Island is a cozy building game where you can create the ambient sound you desire by placing different landscape components and build a scene that matches it. As you build, there are various interactions between different types of components waiting for you to discover. Once the construction is complete, you can enter the scene, move around, and stay in any corner you like. Echo Island offers you a cozy, relaxing space with an ambient sound environment entirely created by you.

Yue Cao

Yue Cao is a 2D game developer and graphic designer from China. With a keen interest in horror games, she has experimented with various formats, including visual novels, platformers, and puzzle games. Her work integrates elements of Asian folklore, drawing on her background in graphic design to create culturally immersive experiences.

KARMA

Karma is a 2D folklore horror game that combines narrative and puzzle elements. It incorporates rich Asian folk culture and a few religious elements. The story follows the protagonist who one day discovers that they have become a soul, while their body has been taken over by some-one else. To unravel the mystery of this soul-switching and possession, the protagonist embarks on a journey to uncover the truth. Players will control the protagonist to investigate clues across diﬀerent years and settings, reconstruct the story, and reclaim their body.

Yujie Zhang

Game Dev Coach | Project Manager | AI Researcher

The Worms Memoirs

The Worm’s Memoirs is a 2D point-and-click narrative game about childhood trauma and what lies beyond it. Follows the Worm as they go through their normal routine of tending a house and uncover their story by traversing between the two parallel worlds of fear and euphoria.

Ziya Gao

Ziya Gao is a technical art rendering engineer with expertise in computer graphics and holds patents in water, fur, and neural network rendering. She is pursuing a Master's at RMIT and has led teams at NetEase on AAA projects.

OKIRO

OKIRO is a 3D adventure puzzle game developed by Gloria, Vector, and Tina, set in a world shrouded in toxic fog where life cannot survive outdoors. Players take on the perspective of a plant sprite, Lulu, who searches for traces of human civilization and explores the story within the ruins of a factory. In the game, by collecting enough energy stones, Lulu can activate a seed, using the energy from growing plants to clear the pollution from the air and restore the ecology of the area.

Anna Thomas

Anna is an interactive animator merging digital storytelling with immersive art. Skilled in 3D/2D animation, she creates surreal worlds that engage viewers through embodied interaction, exploring themes of nature, growth and control.

Meniscus

Meniscus is a linear 3D animation that uses hand gestures as an input method and a cognitive tool to navigate through its surreal and abstract narrative. Viewers can interact with the animation through the representation and combination of three distinct gestures: Open palm, Closed fist and Pointing up. The animation follows a character within his dream and viewers must use specific hand gestures to interact with and guide the character and his actions, helping him wake up. This interaction between viewers and the animation can evoke a shifting sense of control throughout the narrative and hints at our own struggles with electronic devices and digital media. We percieve his dream world not only through words and images but also through our bodily experience, helping us understand the narrative by embodying the characters journey and empathising with his challenges. Gesture based interaction is intuitive and organic, requiring little to no briefing for viewers to engage with the animatic. By incorporating these interactions, the projects aims to deepen the connection and empathy between viewers and the narrative, inviting them to actively participate rather than be passive observers.

Hin Long (Daniel) Yiu

Hin Long Yiu is a 3D modeller from Hong Kong. Driven by a deep interest in exploring the creative potential of 3D, he crafts meaningful narratives through various 3D mediums. A Highly Sensitive Experience places players in his sound sensitivity world via virtual reality.

A highly sensitive experience

A Highly Sensitive Experience is a first-person virtual reality interactive developed using Unity and designed for the Meta Quest 2 focusing on sensory overload and potential coping techniques. The player engages in the experience through an immersive first-person perspective, using the VR headset and standard controllers. By interacting with various environmental stimuli, the player encounters sensory overload from the perspective of a highly sensitive person (HSP). Set in a dark, sensory-rich environment, with carefully designed soundscapes and embodied interactions, the experience simulates the overwhelming sensations often felt by HSPs. Players are invited to engage with actions such as wearing earphones, turning off mobile notification and taking shower to navigate through the environment which reference coping techniques. This project seeks to foster greater understanding of the challenges faced by highly sensitive individuals and to offer coping strategies to those who identify with the condition.

Jia Xuan Law

I am currently a Studio 1 student at MAGI, with a passion for exploring more than just animation. This archive object contains all products created in the Character, Place, and Simulations class, featuring an augmented reality experience using Adobe Aero.

Nails of CPS

My concept focused on the idea that "we create everything with our hands," leading me to explore nail art as a form of expression. Each nail design reflects the weekly themes, complemented by packaging that enhances the aesthetic and functionality. To elevate the experience, I incorporated augmented reality (AR) using Adobe Aero, making the final product playful and engaging. How AR works in Adobe Aero? 1. Scan the QR Code on the box. 2. Click on the link. 3. Place the nail on the packaging as the photo shows. 4. To navigate to other week, simply just click on the week button on screen.

Ka Kei (Kora) Lee

Kora (Ka Kei Lee) is a Melbourne-based game designer, animator, and illustrator with a focus on storytelling, creative mechanics, and immersive experiences. Eager to push her boundaries, she enjoys collaborating across disciplines and constantly explores new technologies like AR, VR, and motion capture to expand her creative practice.

Bathtub Voyage

"Glub glub glub... What's the wonder untold underwater?" Bathtub Voyage is an interactive augmented reality children’s book that brings an underwater adventure to life. A little girl gets lost beneath the waves while bathing, discovering little ducks living secretly inside a grand piano and stumbling upon a lively party of friendly bunnies—until a menacing wolf appears with a growl... Through AR, readers can watch the story come alive on their phones, creating a magical, interactive experience beneath the sea. Start your voyage today!

Ka Kei (Kora) Lee and Alca Shi Bu and Felicia Xiao

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Kora (Ka Kei Lee) is a Melbourne-based game designer, animator, and illustrator with a focus on storytelling, creative mechanics, and immersive experiences. Eager to push her boundaries, she enjoys collaborating across disciplines and constantly explores new technologies like AR, VR, and motion capture to expand her creative practice.

Came from Hong Kong, I was an ex-banker that pivoted into the art industry. I animate, make games to find where my ture passion lies.
- Felicia

Touch Tunes

Have you ever tried to make music by moving your body with friends? Touch Tunes is a music game where you create sounds by touching. The rule is simple: Step on or touch at least one yellow and one blue tile for each move. Play solo or join up with friends! To reach tiles farther apart, team up with friends—one can step on a yellow tile, the other on a blue tile, and touch each other to make sounds! Enjoy Touch Tunes, a game of rhythm, movement, and connection, perfect for adding music to your moments together!

Nathalynn Dhamabutra

A multidisciplinary artist, who worked across various mediums from interactive installation, animation and games.

Zero Dollar Baby

My exploration into animatronics is an expression of my various curiosities, love, and passion. As such, they are my “Zero Dollar Baby,” since sustainability and using as much upcycled material as possible are priorities. In the past, I have worked with Arduino microcontrollers, Python scripting, and computer vision at Troy Innocent’s Future Play Lab, which gave me a sense of achievement due to its initially intimidating nature. The “Illusion of Life” course is a perfect opportunity for me to experiment with these technologies in relation to my interests in other design practices, such as interactive installations, games, and animation. I plan to work on a collection of small animatronics, which will provide me with the skill set needed to excel in larger research projects

Palmmy Thanaboonsrikoon

Palmmy is a Melbourne-based 2D animator and illustrator with a passion for visual storytelling that bridges cultural and linguistic divides.

Save The Running Man

The project integrates the user's physical body, specifically through hand tracking, to interact with 2D characters and environments within a VR context. It explores the use of 2D animations in a traditionally 3D VR medium, aiming to push the boundaries of interaction design for 2D characters.

Rebecca Livia Hamijaya

Hi there, I’m Rebecca! I’m a designer with a UX/UI background, now diving into 2D animation and game design. From 2D, 3D modeling, to websites, my work is always driven by a passion for storytelling.

CPS Carousel

CPS CAROUSEL is a physical archive that encapsulates the Character, Simulation, and Place (CPS) class. The whole archive represents what CPS means to me and how I see the weekly theme like a carousel ride. For 8 weeks, I responded to the theme that relates to CPS and made a range of animations, games, 3D models, and visual creative coding. In this carousel, these works have been turned into a carousel ride that spins around under one umbrella. The power socket is a 3D model from observing pareidolia. The laptop is a creative coding compilation from a tinkering session. The banana is a 2D animation made from food as a paint material. The window sill is a photo frame to make place as the main character. The plant is a game that focuses on a plant’s life for object-oriented ontology. The fly is a 2D animation about time. The fish with legs is a 2D animation made to show how the character is made from its surroundings. The robot is a game about using gibberish as a force in game design.

Tania Olarte Avila

I am a Multimedia Designer from Colombia with expertise in audiovisual communication, interactive design, and 2D animation. Passionate about digital art and interactivity, I am currently pursuing the first semester of MAGI, expanding my creative and technical skills in interactive media.

CPS ARchive LightBox

For my archive object, I created a “Light Painting” combined with AR. It features a box with LED lights, designed to reflect and diffuse light without being too close to the surface. The artwork consists of two layers: the front showcases black-and-white line art, while the back adds extra elements, shadows, and color. The light inside the box interacts with a specially coated transparent paper, revealing the hidden colors of the image when illuminated. Each “window” contains a line art piece created from digital collage, with corresponding colored and animated versions, all drawn from my weekly object topics. This project emerged through an iterative process, inspired by the “Untitled Goose” exhibition at ACMI, which showcased creative processes through a window. I’ve always been intrigued by using the physical frame of a digital piece to enhance interaction. By blending light, physical materials, and digital animation, the piece explores how layers and perspectives can shift meaning. The use of AR furthers this inquiry, allowing viewers to engage beyond the tangible artwork. This fusion of analog and digital invites audiences to reflect on the relationship between form, content, and perception.

Xuefan Cao

student from studio1

Interactive wave

This is the final product I completed based on my weekly assignments. It's an interactive video created using Touch Designer. The theme revolves around "treasure hunting." You can control the submarine, which represents me, by using gestures or head movements to navigate between treasure points. The whole process resembles a treasure hunt, weaving through treasures just like I navigate through my assignments each week—each practice piece is a treasure of its own.

Yuchi Huang

Hello I'm Doris, a motion designer from Taiwan, I like to try different media to create, my biggest wish is to be able to sleep well every day!

CPS tickets

This is a series of movie tickets about my reflections on Character, Place & Simulation. Each ticket reflects a different week's theme, and the interactive visuals reflect my reflections on that theme.

Zixin (Jessi) Liang

Hi, I’m Zixin Liang, and you can call me Jessi. I’ve studied architecture for 5 years and now focus on game interaction and 3D art at MAGI. This project, part of the CPS program's Final Archival Object, is a card game inspired by Uno. Each card represents a weekly mini-project, allowing players to explore my CPS learning journey as they play.

CPS Card Game

This project, part of the CPS program's Final Archival Object, is a card game inspired by Uno. Each function card represents a weekly mini-project, allowing players to explore my CPS learning journey as they play. This is a real card game, so don’t hesitate to shout “CPS!” when you're down to your last card.

Anna Thomas

Anna is an interactive animator merging digital storytelling with immersive art. Skilled in 3D/2D animation, she creates surreal worlds that engage viewers through embodied interaction, exploring themes of nature, growth and control.

How can gestures be used to create meaningful viewer experiences?

Duncan Corrigan

Duncan is an artist and experimental game designer with an interest in exploring what it means to play and how we inspire playfulness in each other.

Challenging our ideologies of play: How performance in digital games help us transcend boundaries

Eamonn Harte

Eamonn Harte is a writer and game developer from Melbourne, Australia. They have a keen interest in storytelling and narrative in interactive forms, as well as experimenting playfully with a variety of digital tools. They have exhibited games and interactive work at ACMI, Sabby Gallery, Super FESTival, and the Melbourne Queer Games Festival.

Exploring the Story: Using Video Game Environments to Construct Non-linear Narratives

Fitriani Revanda

Fitri is a Melbourne-based 2D animator and game artist whose work focuses on combining fantasy with the banalities of life. Starting out as an animator for TV and web series, Fitri has now expanded their playfully bizarre world to interactive media, exploring aspects of human condition rarely spoken about.

Transforming Fear into Hope: Values at Play Approach to Exploring Trauma-led Disassociative Disorders in Experimental Game Design

Hin Long Yiu

Hin Long Yiu is a 3D modeler from Hong Kong. Driven by a deep interest in exploring the creative potential of 3D, he crafts meaningful narratives through various 3D mediums. A Highly Sensitive Experience places players in his sound sensitivity world via virtual reality.

Sensory perceptions design in virtual reality | Translating a personal neurodivergent experience

Jiawen Cheng

Jiawen Cheng (Mabel) is a Melbourne-based 2D animator currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Animation, Games, and Interactivity at RMIT University in Melbourne. Her expertise spans character design, storyboarding, video editing, and 2D animation, with a strong proficiency in vibrant artistic styles and cartoon aesthetics.

Emotional Visualisation in 2D Animation: Dynamic Symbolisation of Anthromorphic Animal Characters

Katrin Kalaw

I am a Game Designer/Developer. Developed a 4-player party game on survival and did a research on emerging gameplay in iterative design.

Hazardous: Collaborative Game Design through Emerging Gameplay

Lam Le

Lam Le is a Melbourne-based multimedia designer who graduated in 2024 with a Master of Animation, Games, and Interactivity from RMIT University. Specializing in 3D animation, modeling, and environment design. Her work is known for its vibrant, colorful approach, spanning across graphic design, illustration, web design, videography, and animation.

Coffin Room: A Narrative-Driven Approach to Staging Environments for 360-degree Animation

Linn Htut Oo

Linn is a Melbourne-based 2D animator. His work often employs a high-contrast and textured aesthetic to explore and convey the ideas surrounding 'self' and the struggles that come with it. Linn has worked as an animator in projects such as the short film, “They All Fell Down” by Simon Christopher Cabello, and feature film, “Perfect Birth” by Matthew Rich.

ICUF: The Interpretive Character Unravelling Framework

Matthew Ganther

Matthew Ganther is a versatile digital media specialist with extensive experience across a broad spectrum of skills. He has a love for game development and 3D design creating games such as 'Little Bit of Gore' and 'Kitchen Crisis'

Limited control of character movement in horror video games: How it amplifies fear felt by players

Qige Qi

Qige Qi is a 2D animator and graduate of the Master of Animation, Games, and Interactivity program at RMIT University, Melbourne. Her work explores vibrant, imaginative worlds through animation and character design, often with a focus on bold colors and novel ideas.

The Role of Cognitive Arousal Theory in Shaping Ambiguity in Animated Works.mp4

Quenna Wong

Quenna is a Melbourne-based 2D animator, who is finishing her Master of Animation, Games, and Interactivity at RMIT University. Specializing in 2D animation, she is passionate about creating engaging, entertaining works that bring joy to audiences.

Why does texture matter, and how can it be used to convey emotions in 2D animation?

Xuange Sun

Xuange Sun is a Game Designer and Game Artist. Her work explores the integration of interactive sound through game mechanics and strives to create richer and more engaging gameplay experiences through subtle design.

How can a playable soundscape in cozy games enhance player relaxation and emotional engagement through sound-based interactions?

Yue Cao

Yue Cao is a 2D game developer and graphic designer from China. With a keen interest in horror games, she has experimented with various formats, including visual novels, platformers, and puzzle games. Her work integrates elements of Asian folklore, drawing on her background in graphic design to create culturally immersive experiences.

From Fear to Parody: Reinterpreting Traditional Chinese 'Weddings and Funerals' Customs in Game Designs through a Folkloresque Perspective

Yuyan Xu

My field is 2D animation. Based on my Studio3 project, I created a video essay on adapting short stories into motion comics.

Adapting Short Stories into Motion Comics

Hoang Tri Cuong Nguyen and Louis Halim

Hi, I’m Hoang Tri Cuong Nguyen. I’m a 3D generalist, but mainly specialize in character and prop modeling, as well as character design, environment design, storyboarding and video editing.

I am Louis Marcello Halim. I’m a 3D artist, specialize in Character animation and modeling, prop modeling and special effects.

Where Memories Lead

Where Memories Lead follows a girl longing for her best friend while living away from home. A breeze flips open a photobook on her table, revealing school memories with her friend. These moments remind her of the bonds she can rely on and cherish. This 3D animation explores themes of friendship and longing through shared memories between two close friends.

Cracked

Alca Bu1

Travelling tree

Alca Bu2

Jakarta 2050

Andersen Chandradinata3

Spinning Into Trouble

Anjaly Kalayil4

BE

Chonger Wu5

Hubworld

Chris Erickson6

Love in the Form of an Egg

Connie Hsueh7

My Monthly Struggle

Crystal Tai8

Nostalgic Overture

Crystal Tai9

The Night Tram

Emma Butcher10

Tethered Thoughts

Felicia Xiao11

IT IS WHAT IT IS

Hannah Lin12

Sun Symphony

Hazel Mejia13

The Scream

Jia Xuan Law14

JOULE

Jiawen Cheng15

Here and There

Ka Kei (Kora) Lee16

BOX IN

Kaiyi Qiu and Pengxu Chen17

LUXBIN

Kaiyi Qiu18

Coffin Room

Kay Kwan and Lam Le19

Musket

Lewis Brewer20

Cymebelle

Linn Htut Oo21

OOTO

Manisha Vaz22

Shiva

Nguyen Khanh Bui23

NEST

Nina Byrt24

VOID

Palmmy Thanaboonsrikoon25

Nomi's Loop

Qige Qi27

That's Us!

Quenna Wong28

Designing with Two Minds

Rebecca Livia Hamijaya29

Give Me Back!

Ruiqi Huang30

Scar 伤疤

Ruiqi Huang31

Cure

Sharon Prabhakar32

Clash of Titans

SHUBHAM ARADHYE33

Clothe Trouble

Tony Zhang34

Meet Cute

Xuefan Cao and Honglei Guan35

A certain Relationship

Yan Wang36

Born

Yixin Sun37

Victim

Yixin Sun38

Calm vs Chaos

Yohan Dsouza39

Sound Experiment

Yuchi Huang40

Beets

Zhijun Huang41