Flux Animation finalises restructure after shock passing of founder Brent Chambers last year

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Flux_Photo (1).jpgFlux Animation has been in a mode of restructure since the shock passing of its founder Brent Chambers late last year.

Since then Flux has made several shifts in its business model to be more focused on high end short form content both locally and internationally, bringing on new artists to compliment the creative team and drive quality work. Flux has also shifted its long form children’s programming to be predominately managed out of the Flux Australia offices’ based in Brisbane.

Laban Dickinson has taken over the executive creative director role having been at Flux for the past 11 years. He is supported by creative directors Bas Barriball and Mike Howie both of which have been at Flux for well over a decade.

Says Dickinson: “It’s a unique opportunity out of a very tragic circumstance. We have a great close knit team with decades of experience which is personally wonderful and reassuring to know we can deliver. But ultimately it is about keeping Brent’s legacy alive and seeing where we can take it moving forward.”

Co-founder Sue Chambers has moved into the role of GM overseeing all aspects of the business, allowing for the appointment of a new executive producer Joshua Forsman who has come over from Saatchi & Saatchi Auckland.

Says Chambers: “After the tragic loss of Brent late last year, Flux is  going forward into 2017 with its amazingly talented team keeping Brent’s legacy alive. Having Josh join us here is just wonderful, he will bring his talent and fantastic work ethic to Flux and completely compliment Laban in his position of ECD.”

Says Forsman: “I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to join such a well established company that has been at the forefront of NZ Animation over the last 20 years. Last year came with many ups and downs of which I have felt personally but I am very excited to work alongside Sue, Laban and Je’maine to make 2017 a great year for Flux.”

A busy start to the year has been a great way to kick off 2017. Flux is working on the traditional TV content which it was founded on 20 years ago but we are also excited about other VR, digital and experiential opportunities that are becoming more frequent as technology changes.

(Pictured L-R: Joshua Forsman, Sue Chambers, Je’maine Booth, Laban Dickinson)