Gabriel Teo
Gabriel has traveled extensively across the globe in the last 9 years working with major film and games studios. He was invited to head the cinematic department at a games development studio in Dubai Media City (2001). He founded an animation studio in 2003 and Disney Channel ME became his major client. Going after his passion in working on a documentary feature, he went to Iraq in 2004 to cover a story about the life of the Iraqi children after the war. In early 2005, he headed to Cannes (Mipcom - France) with his works including two children’s animation pitches for television.
Gabriel moved to New Zealand with his family in 2005 has worked with the Weta Workshop as the Lead Compositor including working as the Visual Effects Supervisor for the animated feature films at Huhu Studios in Auckland. He is also a regular mentor for an animation college in Auckland - including supervising their film production courses and film production curriculum.
Embracing creative education, Gabriel completed his Master of Design Research Program at the Auckland University of Technology (2009) – specializing in next generation 3d sensorial technologies for the film and entertainment industry. Gabriel is also currently lecturing at the Auckland University of technology and pursuing his Master of Philosophy research program, in preparation for his PHD research project in harnessing 3d sensory technologies for the film and entertainment industry. He believes that cutting edge innovations can propel artists to create compelling stories and businesses can harness new media technologies to collaborate with the global talents in engaging with the next generation audience globally. He strongly believes that engaging and immersive stories can elevate businesses and empower visionary entrepreneurs and filmmakers.
Mairi Gunn