Meet Hackman
Hackman have been building interactive products and experiences since 2001. Based in Auckland, New Zealand they primarily focus on making work that requires audience collaboration.
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Creative Director
Creator and designer of the DESTINATION MARS experience, Brad has over a decade of experience in the arts industry. His credits include being the co-creator and designer of APOLLO 13: Mission Control which toured nationally and internationally.
While not working in the theatre world, Brad designs software products for some of the biggest construction and infrastructure companies in New Zealand with a specific focus on simplified user interfaces and easily digestible production metrics.
Brad created DESTINATION MARS as an extension of the work he did on APOLLO 13 and subsequent immersive projects. He wanted to explore the potential of creating interactive content for use within a limited physical footprint and relies on his experience working as both an industrial designer as well with modular architectural structures to develop immersive interactive experiences.
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Creative Director
As a writer and director Kip has created some of the most exciting and celebrated live experiences in New Zealand over the last fifteen years. Kip was a recipient of the New Zealand Arts Foundation New Generation Award in 2013 (New Zealand’s highest Arts honour.)
As an actor, Kip has appeared in-numerous television and film projects including as a core cast member of the Emmy Award-winning Top of the Lake TV series and in the upcoming Lord of the Rings series for Amazon.
His Productions include APOLLO 13: Mission Control (with HACKMAN), the award-winning Hudson & Halls, The World of Wearable Arts Awards 2017, That Bloody Woman - The Musical and 44 Sex Acts in a Week.