Inside THE MATRIX: A Deep Dive Into Its Revolutionary Special Effects with Bruce Hunt
Sunday 11 February
1:30pm AEST
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In 1999, THE MATRIX revolutionised cinema. Directed by the visionary Lana and Lilly Wachowski, this Australian-shot film quickly became a pop-culture icon, thanks to its high-concept story, innovative visuals, and ground-breaking special effects.
Bruce Hunt played a pivotal role in the film by overseeing the 2nd unit, stunt action, and special effects sequences.
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes exploration of this iconic film, as Bruce takes the audience on a thrilling journey through the pioneering methods he and his team used to create some of the most famous special effects sequences. This is a rare opportunity to gain an exclusive insight into one of the most influential films of our time.
Featuring
Bruce Hunt
Since beginning his directing career, Bruce has been named 'Director of the Year' in Australia four times for his work on commercials. His feature film credits include serving as the second unit director on the Wachowskis’ The Matrix and Alex Proyas’ Dark City, both of which are known for advancing the craft of special effects. He also directed the second unit for Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark under the guidance of Guillermo del Toro. Furthermore, Bruce was handpicked by Baz Luhrmann to direct the highly publicised Tourism Australia campaign, which had a global release.
Bruce's directorial portfolio includes work for international clients such as Heineken Worldwide, Westpac, TAC, Ford, Standard Chartered, Mazda, Hyundai, Gillette, and Pepsi. This portfolio features numerous collaborations with Leo Messi, the world’s most valuable sportsperson, who has specifically requested Bruce to direct his endorsement projects for various brands worldwide.
Renowned as one of Australia’s most technically skilled and cinematically advanced directors, Bruce’s comprehensive knowledge of film and his extraordinary ability to apply it set him apart in the industry.
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