Fahim boukhelifa (PAris Gobelins School)

Head of the Animation Department at Paris GOBELINS School

About Fahim:

Fahim has nearly 20 years of experience in the animation industry, having worked with leading studios such as Watchnext Media, Je Suis Bien Content, Millimages, GoN, and Normaal.

He is passionate about education, and he is currently Head of the Animation Department at GOBELINS Paris, where he oversees curriculum development and guides students toward professional careers. He also serves as Vice President of RECA (Réseau des Écoles du Cinéma d’Animation), contributing to the structuring and advancement of animation education in France. Internationally, he collaborates with French embassies to promote cultural and educational exchanges, supporting academic excellence and nurturing the next generation of animation talent.

About Gobelins:

GOBELINS Paris is recognised as an international leader amongst higher education institutions dedicated to the visual arts fields, including animation; photography and video; graphic, motion, game, sound, and digital design. With 60 years of experience in visual arts education, GOBELINS Paris specializes in all aspects of the creative process, from conception to preproduction to the finished product in fixed, animated, interactive or immersive images. Training nearly 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students annually, as well as 1,500 continuing and executive-level students, GOBELINS Paris champions its proximity to the creative industries and its professionals with 40% of the student population training within apprenticeship, work-study programs. 

Resolutely in tune with the contemporary world, GOBELINS Paris is committed to the utmost freedom of creative expression; to combatting discrimination of any kind including a Charter for Gender Equality and sexism / sexual-violence prevention programs; to diversity initiatives with over 60 nationalities present within the cursus and inclusion-based scholarship programs; and to equal opportunity measures equating to 23% of students holding assistance-based scholarships. 

Enrolment at GOBELINS Paris welcomes students from diverse backgrounds from all over the globe, with over 200 international students currently enrolled. GOBELINS Paris is affiliated with the Paris regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry.  

Simon Scales (CDW Studios)

Director of CDW Studios

About Simon:

Simon Scales is the Director of CDW Studios, one of Australia’s leading schools for visual effects and entertainment design. With a background in concept art and education, Simon has guided hundreds of students into successful creative careers. He oversees CDW’s partnership with Flinders University, coordinates international masterclasses, and continues to champion industry-focused, hands-on training.

Michelle Fedornak (Big Ant Studio)

3D Animator at Big Ant Studio

About Michelle:

Michelle Fedornak is a 3D artist and animator with professional experience at Big Ant Studios, where she contributed to large-scale game projects. Specialising in animation and visual storytelling, she combines technical skill with creative insight to bring characters and

worlds to life. Michelle is also dedicated to sharing her expertise, inspiring and mentoring emerging artists in the entertainment industry.

Anthony Robinson (Ship It Studio)

2D Animator, Storyboard Artist and Director of Ship It Studio

About Anthony:

Anthony Robinson is the Creative Director at Ship It Studios with credits spanning major studios and independent projects. He has worked with MPC on large-scale productions and brought unique visions to life on titles like Lesbian Space Princess and Blood Vow. Anthony thrives on collaboration, guiding teams to deliver bold, imaginative work that bridges storytelling and cutting-edge production.

Adelaide: Wednesday 24th September, 2.30pm, Flinders University