Development

Studio Hackett is first and foremost a place where people share ideas, create content that engages and a place that enjoys new collaborations.

James Hackett is a thought leader in the creation of content and branding. Over 20 years, he has marked his place as a trusted advisor to many. Creatives, broadcasters, corporations and production companies seek his advice about creative direction and branding for optimal audience engagement. James has spoken at universities, conferences and professional development days. If you’d like to have James speak at your event, contact us.

Alternatively, if you have a creative project you’d like to discuss with our team, no matter what stage of development it is at, come and see us.

04.03.25

National Portrait Gallery x Canberra Enlighten Festival 2025

In 2024, the National Portrait Gallery commissioned Marri Ngarr artist, Ryan Presley to create a larger-than-life installation at the grand entrance of the venue called Paradise, Won. The artwork celebrates strength, survival and autonomy that resides within First Nations Peoples …

19.02.25

Wangka Walytja Project and Exhibition

Studio Gilay and The University of Queensland joined forces to bring the Papunya Literature Production Centre’s archive of bi-lingual publications into a digital realm for a touring national exhibition. Our studio animated three illustrated books from the PLPC archive, partnered …

24.01.25

Hear Me Out: Australia Day x ABC Indigenous

We were honoured to partner with ABC Indigenous on their newest series “Hear Me Out: Australia Day”, that places Indigenous voices at the forefront of crucial national conversations. “Hear Me Out” is a compelling talk and interview series that reimagines …

13.01.25

Piki Lullaby x ABC Kids

We were honoured to be asked by ABC Kids to animate the beloved lullaby for 2025. We worked with the legendary singer/songwriter Christine Anu to write, direct and produce an animation for her song, ‘Piki’ (‘Dream’). Our story is inspired …

11.11.24

Deadly Directions x ReachOut Australia

In 2024, Studio Gilay worked with ReachOut Australia once again to ideate and execute content to help First Nations students and their parents/carers to cope with exam stress entitled, Deadly Directions. We wrote, directed and produced a comic panel, an …

11.11.24

Trading Ways x The Royal Australian Mint

Junior Major engaged our studio to create a looping projected 3D animation for a new permanent exhibition at The Royal Australian Mint (RAM). Termed, “Trading Ways”, our animation reimagines First Nations trade practices pre-colonisation, presented in a simple, but beautiful …

05.06.24

Tarryn Love x The Blak Infinite x RISING

The folks at RISING invited our studio to breathe animated life into the beautiful work of Gunditjmara Keerray Woorroong artist, Tarryn Love. Together, we would create an immersive nighttime projection as part of the The Blak Infinite program, hosted in …

05.06.24

RISING 2024 – brand logo

We are delighted to work with the RISING team on their evolving brand and design the moon logo for the RISING 2024 festival! The RISING brand continuously evolves its key visual element, but still remains consistent, recognisable and familiar. Inspired …

27.05.24

BARANI x Vivid 2024

Our studio is delighted to be a part of Vivid Sydney 2024! We wrote, directed and produced BARANI, a short film on exhibition at The National Maritime Museum and also projected on their roof as part of Vivid Sydney 2024! …

19.12.23

Wik & Kugu in Aurukun x AGNSW

In September 2023, our Creative Director, Jake Duczynski, along with a team from The Art Gallery of NSW spent time on Wik-Mungkan Country (FNQ) to hold creative workshops with the local Aurukun community and discuss new collaborations. Facilitated by Wik …