Creative Industries finalists

Advatek Lighting helps make the magic behind the world’s most spectacular shows, installations and events. Its innovative digital lighting controllers include some of the most advanced LED pixel controllers in the market.

Pixel lighting technology allows for each point of light (or pixel) in a display to be individually programmed for colour and brightness. This creates stunning effects when driven by specialist lighting design software. Advatek controllers have lit up a diverse array of projects, from theme parks and film sets to seasonal displays and awe-inspiring architecture. 

Advatek’s top export markets are the US, the UK, Italy, Canada, Germany, France, Mexico and the Netherlands.

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Creative technology company Alt.vfx offers a wide variety of creative visualisation services for commercials, films and television.

The Alt.vfx offering comprises an award-winning visual effects studio, an emerging technology brand, a concept and motion design team, and a virtual production studio. Its unique offering means Alt.vfx can work with clients from idea to execution across all mediums, from cinema to digital innovations and AI powered experiences.

With a global footprint including offices in Los Angeles and Tokyo, Alt.vfx has enjoyed rapid international growth. Its top export markets are Japan, the US, Singapore, and China.

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CIZZY Bridal Australia provides ready-to-wear and custom bridal gowns, as well as personalised services, to more than 180 stockists worldwide. 

The Perth-based business started in 2011, with a father and son team at the helm. It has expanded to include six unique labels, each with a different bride in mind. Now a recognised global bridal gown supplier, CIZZY Bridal has an Australia-based design team and an international production facility.

CIZZY Bridal’s top export markets are the US, the UK, Germany, Canada, Singapore, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Hungary, United Arab Emirates and South Africa.

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Eggpicnic is helping end wildlife extinction through education. The Canberra-based design studio produces art with a powerful conservation message. The fine art prints and public artworks capture the beauty of the natural world, inspiring others to protect it. Profits from its work are donated to support scientific research here and abroad.

Eggpicnic works have been transformed into large-scale public art installations in Sydney, Melbourne and regional areas. In the past year, the studio has undertaken initiatives with organisations in North America to expand its reach in international markets.

Eggpicnic’s top export markets are the US and Canada.

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Football Australia brings communities together through the power of football. The organisation is the governing body for football in Australia. It is responsible for overseeing the sport's development at all levels.

Football Australia promotes football, fosters talent development, organises national teams, and hosts international events to enhance the sport's global profile. Over the past six decades, the Football Australia mission has evolved from basic governance to a broader strategic focus. This includes international competitiveness, inclusivity and commercial viability.  It provides opportunities for players of all genders, backgrounds and abilities to participate and thrive in football.

Football Australia's top export markets are the UK, Japan, China and Qatar.

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Ikuntji Artists is an Aboriginal art centre established by women in the remote community of Haasts Bluff (Ikuntji). 

The purpose of Ikuntji Artists is to make art to keep Anangu culture strong through intergenerational teaching, learning and storytelling. With a member base of over 40 artists, Ikuntji Artists fosters the production of authentic Aboriginal works on canvas, textiles, fashion and jewellery. It also facilitates the ethical sale of these works, and the investment in cultural projects and activities. 

Ikuntji Artists’ top export markets are the US, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, France, the UK, Hong Kong, the Philippines and New Zealand.

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The global wildlife film industry is highly competitive and dominated by large international production companies. Nick Hayward has carved out a successful niche by focusing on Tasmanian wildlife. 

Nick began his career as a cinematographer before moving to producing films. As an independent producer, Nick finds the creative concept that will best bring a narrative to life. 

His passion for Tasmanian wildlife has driven him to produce acclaimed documentaries featuring its unique creatures. His films on platypus, quolls and Tasmanian devils are beloved around the globe. Its top export markets are the UK and the US.

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Rising Sun Pictures (RSP) is a premier visual effects studio established in 1995. It provides cutting-edge visual effects to major film studios globally. 

The studio uses advanced technologies like machine learning to enhance the quality and efficiency of its visual effects. Over three decades, RSP has contributed to more than 200 film and streaming titles. 

What sets RSP apart is its unique blend of technological innovation and creative excellence. Its proprietary REVIZE™ technology combines machine learning with artistic expertise. This allows RSP to produce seamless visual effects that are revered by major studios. 

Rising Sun Pictures’ top export markets are the US and India.

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