Aurora

Visual Effects | Creature Design | Animation | HUD Design

Nominated Best VFX - Film Quest Film Festival 2026
Official Selection - Hollyshorts Film Festival 2026
Official Selection - Film Quest Film Festival 2026
Official Selection - Toronto Arthouse Film Festival 2026

About the project

I Am.

Working on this heartfelt sci-fi project, I aimed to blend a modern, sleek aesthetic with the gritty tone of its time period. To achieve that balance, I designed custom HUDs, UI elements, and holographic technology interfaces that complement the ship’s aged look throughout the film. I also handled the compositing of VFX and CGI into the live-action footage, which I’ll update and share once the project officially releases with its trailer and other materials.

Credits:

Client:
Last Carnival Films


Industry:

Film

3D Lead Design & Visual Effects
Ian Mills Miller

Director:
Anga Aulakh


Industry:

Guy Kent

3D & CG Artist
Stuart Lippincott

Client:
Leah K. Berman


Director of Photography:

Charlie Wupperman


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The Design

My goal was to create a holographic interface that felt aged and grounded within the film’s world, without venturing too far into the overly futuristic, Star Wars style and aesthetic.

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Design Process: HUD Control Center UI

I designed a classic radar doppler system with a subtle modern twist to enhance its visual appeal and functionality.

 

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Process: In Cinema 4D

For this project, I utilized a wide range of tools to develop the film’s custom tech elements. I created the 3D holograms and control deck visuals in Cinema 4D, using custom shaders to achieve the holographic look before moving into After Effects for compositing. In After Effects, I refined and integrated the elements to blend seamlessly within each scene. Photoshop and Illustrator were also key in designing the various HUD and UI interfaces seen throughout the cockpit and control center.

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Invoke. Imagine. Innovate.

New York.
Los Angeles.
Worldwide.

2026

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