We’re headed to MOVE Summit in Edinburgh this week! Held from the 19th-21st Feb, MOVE is Scotland’s Animation Gathering, attracting the best national and international talent to share their insights with the community.

With screenings, talks and demos, Nexus Studios are thrilled to have a presence throughout the three days. Headlining the Nexus Studios programme are Director Hannah Lau-Walker, sharing insight into her creative journey, and Executive Creative Director Deborah Casswell, who will dive into the craft of Headspace XR. Read on for more info.

What’s more, visitors will have a chance to demo Headspace XR and Fx Goby’s ‘Welcome to the City of Love’ will feature as part of the film programme. Be sure not to miss this stellar lineup. 

From Personal Growth to Professional Gains
Thursday 20th February, 12:00 – 13:00

Join Nexus Studios director and founder of She Drew That, Hannah Lau-Walker, as she explores the intersection of her personal and commissioned work. This talk will dive into the possibilities and opportunities personal projects can reveal, how applying existing skills in new contexts can open unexpected doors, and how this mindset dove-tailed perfectly with her work at Nexus Studios, ultimately leading to her first site-specific film for The Lion King at Outernet London.

Headspace XR: Crafting for Wellness
Thursday 20th of February, 15:00-16:00

Join Deborah Casswell, ECD for Experience Design at Nexus Studios, as she takes you behind the scenes of Headspace XR: A category defining wellness app created in collaboration with Headspace and Meta. Deborah will discuss how mindfulness theory and a commitment to crafting for wellness permeated every design decision in this big, beautiful playground for the mind.

For more info on the event click here.