Ben Smith Whatley was born in Sydney in the mid 80’s, but lived and travelled across the globe before taking up roots in Canberra. It is here he studied Photomedia at the ANU, Screen VFX at AIE, and illustrated several children’s books while raising his son. Ben used his knowledge of CG modelling to co-found Smashbyte Game Studio where he modelled, rigged and animated characters for interactive media. In recent years due to connections in the cosplay community, Ben has honed his skills in physical model making, designing both accessories that have complimented award winning costumes, and props for productions ranging from stage to screen. Ben also bakes cookies when he’s stressed, an inevitability his workmates tend to take advantage of.
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Jessica Beange
Jess is a writer, director, artist and producer living on Ngarigu and Ngunnawal country in the ACT. Her performing arts practice blends poetry, music, acting and languages. She wrote, produced and directed upcoming Australian / […]
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Samuel Thomson
Samuel Thomson completed Year 12 at Lake Ginninderra College, Canberra, in 2024 and appeared in a number of school productions. He appeared in Queanbeyan Players’ Bubble Boy at Belconnen Community Theatre in 2025. He is […]
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Cate Clelland
Cate fell in love with Ancient Greece at the age of 15 when she studied Ancient History at school – the beginning of a youthful enthusiasm which has never waned. She then trained and taught […]