WILD TALES FROM THE IMAGINATION
GUEST ARTISTS & WRITERS
Creator of the INDIGIVERSE
SCOTT WILSON - WRITER OF "DARK HEART" & CREATOR OF THE INDIGIVERSE
Scott Wilson is a Gooniyandi man, from Muludja Community, near Fitzroy Crossing, and a Gajerrong man, from the North of Kununurra. His family connects through Northern Territory with family from Peppimenarti all the way to Darwin.
After graduating UWA majoring in Anthropology and Indigenous History and Heritage, he studied in South America, learning about the First Nations peoples in Chile, before returning to Australia and supporting the implementation of an early childhood program in Broome called “Our Mob as First Educators.” In 2010, Scott was awarded Indigenous Youth of the Year. The connections and networks created through these experiences provided opportunities to create his first company, Ice Cream Productions who, in partnership with Comics On Country and Gestalt, launched the Aboriginal Superhero Universe under the INDIGIVERSE imprint with the flagship title, Dark Heart, becoming a bestseller around Australia!
RAYMUND AGUSTIN (PHILIPPINES) FUTURE TALES, CHIMAERA and more.
RAYMUND AGUSTIN is a Filipino illustrator from Manila who is the lead artist to FUTURE TALES graphic novel by Darwin writer Philip Tarl Denson. He is also illustrating CHIMAERA written by Timothy Parish. While attending Wild North Comic Con ‘24, Raymund will participate in the WILD THINGS ART EXHIBITION, Artist panel with writer Philip Tarl Denson, book signing of FUTURE TALES.
SOPHIE ANSEL (FRANCE)
Writer of BURMESE MOONS
SOPHIE ANSEL is a writer, filmmaker and journalist from France. She is the author of Burmese Moons (published by IDW Press) illustred by Sam Garcia (Spain).
“As a passionate storyteller and communicator, I have evolved, throughout my career, touse various tools to convey ideas and stories and find impactful ways to raise public awareness that include TV, film, social media, books, Virtual Reality, press and radio and graphic novels."
ABOUT BURMESE MOONS:
The human rights abuses of the Myanmar republic are brought to horrifying life in this tale of hardship and perseverance in the face of impossible conditions.
The peaceful jungles of Burma are ripped apart as the People Power Uprising of 1988 incites the brutal military rulers of Myanmar to crush a burgeoning revolution. Among millions of displaced natives are Thazama, Moonpi and Kim, members of the Zomi tribe, forced to flee slavery and torture, who soon learn that everywhere they turn, they are trapped between worlds and hostages in their own country. With captivating imagery and heart-wrenching clarity, Burmese Moons tells a tragic story of oppressive human rights violations in what was formerly the longest-running military dictatorship in the world -- and illustrates the brutal toll exacted upon the men, women and children of the region.
JONATHON SAUNDERS - ARTIST & ANIMATOR, CREATOR OF ZERO-POINT
Jonathon Saunders is an award-winning Indigenous artist, writer and animator. He is the creator of Zero-Point animation series and Zero-Point: Origins following the origin story of Australian superhero Zero Point who is able to access the latent energy of the universe. http://zero-point.tv
PHILIP TARL DENSON
Creator of FUTURE TALES.
Philip Tarl Denson is a screenwriter and producer living in Darwin, Northern Territory and founder of OUTLORE COMICS.
In 2019, Philip was selected to take part in IMAGINE IMPACT, a professional development initiative founded by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer under the auspices of Imagine Entertainment, developing an original science fiction television series titled ANOMALY which attached producer Michael London at GROUNDSWELL ENTERTAINMENT and was set up at LEGENDARY STUDIOS.
Philip has a number of feature film and television projects in development in Australia and in the USA, including his sci-fi feature SINGULARITY with Ridley Scott’s company SCOTT FREE and his award-winning script, LUCID with Eric Heisserer’s company Chronology. Philip has also been hired to write a horror set in the ISS for Brad Fuller (A QUIET PLACE), an animated feature for LIKE A PHOTON/UNIVERSAL and a sci-fi feature for Seth Larney (2067). Philip also has a First-Look TV deal with NBCU through MATCHBOX PICTURES and TONY AYRES PRODUCTIONS.
FUTURE TALES is his first graphic novel. nt
DAN HARTNEY - ARTIST & ANIMATOR
Dan Hartney is an award-winning animator, writer, cartoonist and creator of the popular SPACE ROBOTS OF THE FORGOTTEN FUTURE series from Wild North Comics. https://www.theplanetofanimation.com/
ROXANNE VOULANAS - VISUAL ARTIST
Roxanne Voulanas is a visual artist and painter who exhibits regularly in Darwin. She was the co-founder of Radio Gnome Records and Art Gallery and has a current exhibition at Untitled Gallery.
THOR F. JENSEN
Thor F. Jensen, Born Copenhagen 1981, is a Danish adventurer, speaker, TV-host and illustrator. He is a world record holding explorer who has produced two award-winning adventure documentaries, and written articles about traveling, sea kayaking and filmmaking. Thor is a member of the Adventurers' Club of Denmark. In 2023 he published "The Comic Guide To The Northern Territory".
TIMOTHY PARISH - CREATOR OF "CHRONOS: THE SPACETIME MACHINE".
CHRONOS creator Timothy Parish is an artist, writer, filmmaker. He is Creative Director of Undergrowth Productions and Editor-In-Chief of Wild North Comics. He is currently creating the graphic novel project CHRONOS: THE SPACETIME MACHINE for Wild North Comics.
SHILO MCNAMEE
Shilo McNamee is a Darwin based visual artist, emerging curator from Greek & First Nations heritage. She is Artistic Director of the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair.
McNamee’s visual art is based in graphic art and illustration and has been featured in the Darwin Street Art Festival as well as in the Wild North Comics anthology.
Shilo will be a part of the upcoming TRUE TALES OF THE WILD NORTH illustrated history of NT produced by Wild North Comics.
JOSHUA SANTOSPIRITO
Joshua Santospirito is a graphic novelist, multimedia artist and performer from Nipaluna/Hobart. His 2013 graphic novel The Long Weekend in Alice Springs won the NT Chief Ministers Non Fiction Book award. His third graphic novel about migration stories and trying not to lose your cool when travelling with your parents The Islands Where We Left Our Ancestors is available across Australia from July through Scribe.
LEVIN A. DIATSCHENKO
Levin A. Diatschenko is a novelist, playwright and animator from Ukranian/Argentian heritage. His work is mostly inspired by meditation (raja yoga) and dreams. Arnold Zable called him ‘The Kafka of the Outback’. Since 2004 Levin has published six novels, including The Rooftop Sutras (shortlisted for the Northern Territory Book of The Year Award 2011) andis currently working on a feature length animation.
https://levindiatschenko.wordpress.com/
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TODD WILLIAMS
Todd Williams has been a Darwinite since 1970 and has survived forty-nine build-ups and at least seven dogs. Graduating from the Northern Territory University Fine Arts department in 1985, he became an apprentice rock legend for a while before turning to graphic design and film making. Over the years he has exhibited in many solo and group shows across Darwin and now works as a videographer, director and producer at the NT Music School as well as regularly contributing to theatre projects with his partner Gail Evans.
MILES MCLOUGHLIN
GAMMON CREATIONS
From a food truck to soft drinks to digital recipe cards, creative director Miles has puppeteered his colourful mascot characters to share Gammon Creations with Darwin for years.
Now with their own video game, a comic book, and a set of trading cards the ensemble characters of Gammon Creations want you to get your game on.
NESS SANCHEZ aka #TANGLED
Ness Sanchez is founder of TANGLED VENTURES, which creates NFTs and creator of the Interplanetary Battle Cards tabletop game. He has been a digital creator since 2014, primarily involved in social media content and promotions in the esports context. In 2022, he linked up with OmniFlix Marketplace and launched a number of bespoke NFT Collections, including:
In 2023, Sanchez was appointed AU region ambassador for the OmniFlix Network.
Tangled Ventures is currently working with local writers and artists to develop the depth of lore of behind IBC Game as well as a further booster collection, been focused on the physical launch of IBC Game, it's ongoing promotion and the conduct of the inaugural NT Challenger Series.
Founder of Tangled NFTs.
Director of Tangled Ventures.
https://www.facebook.com/TangledVentures?mibextid=JRoKGi
Creator of Interplanetary Battle Cards tabletop game.