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.

19.08.25

Burra Learning Space Projections x Australian Museum

We’re excited to share our latest work with the Australian Museum: an immersive animated floor projection for the Burra Learning Space. Designed as a vibrant lead-in to GURUNGATCH AND MIRRIGAN, the floor projection envelopes visitors with colour, movement and sound …

19.08.25

2025 Gadhu Gathering x Awesome Black

Our friends at Awesome Black invited us to design a projected animation for the 2025 Gadhu Gathering Indigenous Rugby League Rounds. Based on the commissioned artwork by Shane Youngberry (Gweagal Clan of the Dharawal Nation and Dunghutti Nation), the animation …

21.07.25

Magic Beach Feature Film

In 2024, Studio Gilay proudly contributed to Magic Beach, an anthology feature film based on Alison Lester’s beloved 1990 children’s book. Produced by Arena Media, directed by Robert Connolly, the project brought together 10 animation teams—Susan Danta, Pierce Davison, Emma …

26.05.25

Tunku & Ngaadi x VIVID 2025

We partnered with The Australian National Maritime Museum again to bring a First Nations story to life upon their rooftop for Vivid Sydney 2025. Inspired by the festival’s theme of ‘dreams’, we worked with Walbunja and Ngarigo artist Cheryl Davison …

24.04.25

FLOW by Maddison Gibbs x Frasers Property Industrial

Studio Gilay was approached by Frasers Property Industrial to work with Barkindji artist, Maddison Gibbs in the creation of a new and original artwork for their Sydney headquarters. This artwork would then form the foundation for the business’ new marketing …

14.04.25

Mimi’s Symphony with Justine Clarke x Sydney Opera House

We were approached by beloved Australian actress Justine Clarke to bring to animated life the cute animal characters from her original song “Mimi’s Symphony” (feat. George Ellis) for an exciting live theatre performance at the Sydney Opera House in April …

14.04.25

Australian Space Agency x 33 Creative

We collaborated with 33 Creative to produce a range of animated elements for their client, The Australian Space Agency, to be exhibited at the Australian Pavilion during the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan (13 April – 13 October 2025). …

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 …

10.02.25

Future Made In Australia x Cox Inall Ridgeway

Studio Gilay collaborated with First Nations social agency Cox Inall Ridgeway to make two animations that support the Australian Governments new economic plan, ‘Future Made in Australia’. Using 3D software, we designed an enthusiastic First Nations woman, Jess, to help …