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.

04.02.25

Black Snow S2 Title Sequence x Goalpost Pictures

We were thrilled to work with Goalpost Pictures once again on the title sequence for their second season of Black Snow. Black Snow 2 continues the journey into a chilling mystery set in a small town, as new secrets surface …

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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 …

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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 …

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05.06.24

Murray-Darling Basin x Cox Inall Ridgeway

We worked with the First Nations social agency Cox Inall Ridgeway, to support a Healthy Rivers and Sustainable Communities campaign for the Federal Government. The content celebrates the profound connections First Nations peoples have with the Murray Darling Basin. We worked …

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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 …

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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 …

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15.01.24

Ninganah Lullaby x ABC Kids

The ABC Kids Lullaby is loved by children and parents around the country. For 2024’s lullaby we worked with the wonderful team at the ABC and the legendary musician Troy Cassar-Daley to write, direct and produce an animation for his …

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