History

"The New Zealand Games Animation and Visual Effects (NZ GAV) Trust is the organising body behind the annual Animfx Symposium. The Trustees are comprised of leading professionals from world-class international companies, based in New Zealand and abroad. All share the common goal of growing New Zealand's Creative Digital industries and strive to help create international partnership opportunities for companies and individuals interested in engaging with New Zealand.

Animfx is the cornerstone of their efforts with the objective of creating a stage for Game, Animation and Visual Effects industry thought leaders, creative minds and development executives to share ideas, exchange knowledge and foster relationships with talented local companies and studios in New Zealand.

The NZ GAV Trust also aims to foster awareness and support from the New Zealand Government for our industries and showcase the potent level of creative digital talent our South Pacific nation proudly has to offer.

A network covering passionate New Zealand and overseas members, the current NZ GAV Trust Trustees are:

Chairman:

Jos Ruffell

Trustees:

Matt Aiken
Hans Beyer-Rieger
Melissa Clark Reynolds
Euan Frizzell
Jeff Okun
Ray Ruawhare

Secretary:

Mia Jewett

Contact Details:

Jos Ruffell
Chairman
NZ GAV Trust