COSMOPOLITAN CO-PRESENCE
Magic Matter, an open metaverse vanguard, unites accessibility, ingenuity, and immersive experiences. Harnessing our expertise in location-based entertainment and XR training sims, we provide transformative B2C, B2B, and B2G solutions that captivate and empower. Rooted in cultural inclusivity, our exceptional team sparks a revolution in digital co-presence.
OUR WORK
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METAVERSE ENTERTAINMENT + XR ENTERPRISE
From NFTs in web3 gaming, to VR training sims that save lives
OUR SERVICES
Magic Matter is dedicated to crafting revolutionary experiences that redefine the boundaries of XR technology and human perception.
METAVERSE & LBE EXPERIENCES
Our team has over 100 years of combined industry experience with AAA game development, XR, LBE, and web3.
ENTERPRISE TRAINING SIMS
- We have spearheaded the visual production for some of the most influential VR training simulations to date.
XR CONTENT
OUTSOURCING
- We are world-class experts with creating real-time content across the entire spectrum of digital platforms
ADVISORY
ROLES
Our team has over 100 years of combined industry experience with AAA game development, XR, LBE, and web3.
WORLD-CLASS MAGICIANS
Leveraging our long-standing partnerships, synergistic collaborations, and comprehensive XR know-how, Magic Matter's team are pioneering a unique creative storytelling medium not found in today's industry.
OUR TEAM
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CORE DEVELOPMENT TEAM
We are are an innovative group of imaginative visionaries, fueled by passion, relentless curiosity and a shared mission bridge humanity together using XR and Web3 technology.
DENISE WESTON
DIRECTOR OF IMAGINATION
- • 40 years LBE dev experience.
- • Playologist.
• Adjunct professor in invention with over 160 patents.
• Venture and partnership with PlayPower to reinvent play by bringing the metaverse into physical play spaces.
• Epic MegaGrant Recipient.
BEN KILGORE
ANIMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
- • 19 years TD and CG Supervisor experience.
- • Ziva Dynamics — Pre-seed Angel Investor, 9 figure exit acquisition by Unity Software Inc.
• Wētā Digital Lead Creature Technical Director.
• Blue Sky Studios Sr. Character TD.
• Meshcapade Creative Director.
MICHAEL MCDONALD
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
- • 15 years of experience at Wētā Workshop/Magic Leap, Wētā FX, EA Firemonkeys, realworld one, HOLOGATE, Walker Labs, and Massive Entertainment (Ubisoft).
- • In a task-force team of 8 to create a demo for Magic Leap's Series D round, resulting in a $1.3bn raise.
• Sole creator of Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash sword NFT alongside Wētā Workshop's physical counterpart. Sold through Sotheby's for over
$400,000.
• Lead Environment Artist for the world's first mobile Vulkan API demo, presented at the 2016 Google I/O Keynote.
DAN TONKIN
CHARACTER ART DIRECTOR
- • 25 years of experience.
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• Co-Founder of EA Firemonkeys, before Electronic Arts acquired the studio.
STEPHANIE ENGELBRECHT
SPATIAL AUDIO DESIGNER
• 10 years of experience.
• Wētā Workshop/Magic Leap.
• realworld one.
• NZXR (now Niantic, Inc.)
• Specialist in immersive real time audio.
SYROS POURLATIFI
LEAD VFX & PROCEDURAL ARTIST
• 20 years of experience.
• Wētā Workshop/Magic Leap.
• BRON Studios.
• Gameloft.
ADVISORS
Magic Matter is proud and humbled to have an experienced team of advisors at our fingertips to guide our mission towards success. From LBE patents, to blockbuster VFX animation pipelines, our advisory team have got our backs!
MARCO FANARI
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH MANAGER
- • Award-winning international with broad experience in film, post-production, extended virtual reality, smart technologies, business development and marketing.
- • International clients: Sony Pictures, Warner Brothers U.S.Corp, Walt Disney, Marvel and Universal Studios.
• Executive Producer and Head of Production experience at HOLOGATE.
MARWAN W. JAMAL
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FINANCIAL ADVISOR
- • 15 years of experience, with in-depth entrepreneurial and startup growth expertise in global regions.
- • Expert in ecosystem growth and development.
• Business development, including finance, acceleration/incubation, venture capital, investor relations, and overall business growth strategies.
• MBA and BBA focusing on Accounting, Finance, and Entrepreneurship.
GET YOUR COOL STUFF INTO THE METAVERSE
MAKE CONTACT
If you are interested in our services, investment opportunities, or partnerships, email our Creative Director, Michael McDonald
