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Richard Taylor is the co-founder and co-director of the Weta companies in Wellington, New Zealand. Richard is the Creative Director of Weta Workshop and its affiliate businesses (Weta Limited and Pukeko Pictures). Richard has been awarded five Oscars, four BAFTAs and numerous other achievements for Weta's success in the disciplines of make up, costume and visual effects.
Tania Rodger had considered a career as a performer in the theatre, but on arriving in Wellington with Richard Taylor, quickly discovered that there were creative opportunities equally as
Martin Baynton has written and illustrated more than thirty books for children. His publishers include Penguin,Walker Books, Scholastic, Greenwillow and Reed Methuen. He was the creative lead and executive
Daniel Falconer is one of a group of designers who joined Weta Workshop in 1996, shortly before The Lord of the Rings, working on projects such as Hercules and
Andrew Smith is the Business Advisor for Weta Workshop Ltd, and its affiliated merchandising company Weta Collectibles Ltd. Andrew is a chartered accountant and a member of the Institute
Alex came from a Degree in graphics and Design at AUT, then a stint sign writing/graphic design at the Sign Factory in Masterton.
I've always been interested in various forms of art, particularly painting which I studies throughout high school. However, when I finished school I was unsure of where I wanted
Steve Unwin is the senior photographer at Weta Workshop. For the last four years he has managed the Imaging Department working on a number of projects as both photographer
Greg Broadmore has worked at Weta Workshop as a concept designer and creator of worlds for over 8 years. After meeting and working with Neill Blomkamp during pre-production work on the now