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31/07/2026

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Go behind the scenes of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Andor at this exclusive live event featuring the artists, designers and technicians who brought these productions to life. Discover the creative process through fascinating stories and insights from experts in production design, props, visual effects and more.

Confirmed guests so far include:
• Production Supervisor (Rogue One) Adam Teeuw
• Visual Effects Producer (Rogue One/ Andor) TJ Falls
• Property Master (Rogue One) Jamie Wilkinson
• Hand Props & Weapons Painter (Rogue One) Rut Villamagna
• Lead Graphic Designer (Rogue One/ Andor) Dominic Sikking
• Lead Graphic Designer (Andor) Barry Gingell
• Graphic Assistant (Andor) Tereza Hudakova
• Composting Supervisor (Andor) Claudio Bassi
• Visual Effects Supervisor (Andor) Scott Pritchard

Ticket Options:
General Admission + Parking — £35
Stardust VIP — £65
Includes: General Admission + Parking + Preferred Seating + Exclusive Poster + Priority Autographs + Exclusive Pin Badge + Licensed Rogue One Cap

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16/07/2026

Ninth guest announced...

Joining as our ninth special guest we have a second member of Industrial Light & Magic who worked on Andor Season 2, please welcome Claudio Bassi to Thank The Maker.

Claudio Bassi is a Visual Effects professional specialising in compositing, with extensive experience across high-end film and television productions. Known for his precision and eye for detail, Bassi has built a career contributing to visually complex, story-driven projects, helping to seamlessly integrate live-action footage with digital environments and effects.

His work includes contributions to major productions within the Star Wars universe, most notably serving as Compositing Supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic on Star Wars: Andor Season 2. In this role, he oversees the final visual integration of elements across shots and sequences, ensuring continuity, realism, and cinematic quality across the series’ grounded and immersive aesthetic.

Working at the forefront of modern visual effects pipelines, Bassi collaborates closely with supervisors, artists, and production teams to deliver sophisticated compositing solutions—from subtle environmental enhancements to complex multi-layered sequences. His work plays a critical role in translating creative vision into final on-screen imagery.

Claudio Bassi continues to contribute to cutting-edge productions through his work with Industrial Light & Magic, bringing technical expertise and artistic sensibility to one of the industry’s most respected visual effects studios.

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15/07/2026

Andor Season 2 Graphics Assistant, Tereza Hudakova, is the 8th guest to be announced...

Making her mark throughout Season 2 of Andor, please welcome Graphics Assistant Tereza Hudakova to Thank The Maker - The Journey Behind The Star Wars Stories

Tereza Hudkova is a graphic designer working within the film and television industry, specialising in the creation of in-world graphics that support immersive storytelling.

As part of the art department, her work focuses on developing visual details that enhance the authenticity and lived-in feel of complex screen environments.

Hudkova contributed as a Graphics Assistant on Star Wars: Andor Season 2, where she worked alongside the graphics and art department teams to produce a wide range of design elements—from signage and interface graphics to set dressing details—helping to realise the series’ distinctive and grounded visual identity.

Collaborating closely with designers, art directors, and production teams, she brings strong design sensibility and attention to detail to every project, ensuring consistency across visual assets and supporting the broader creative vision of the production.

As an emerging talent within the industry, Tereza Hudkova is building a portfolio of work on major international productions, contributing to the next generation of visually rich storytelling in film and television.

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14/07/2026

Next guest is joining us from Industrial Light & Magic

Joining us from Industrial Light & Magic our next guest worked on both seasons 1 & 2 for Andor, please welcome Scott Pritchard to Thank The Maker.

Scott Pritchard is a Visual Effects Supervisor known for his work on large-scale film and television productions, with a particular focus on delivering seamless, story-driven visual effects within complex cinematic environments. With a career spanning high-profile international projects, Pritchard has contributed to some of the most recognisable franchises in modern entertainment.

His credits include work on Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Inception (2010), Avengers Infinity War (2018) and Avengers End Game (2019). He has also contributed to major television productions, including Star Wars: Andor, helping to blend practical filmmaking with cutting-edge visual effects techniques to create a grounded and immersive on-screen experience.

Throughout his career, Pritchard has collaborated closely with directors, production designers, and VFX artists to oversee the development and ex*****on of complex effects work—from large-scale environments and digital set extensions to subtle enhancements that support performance and narrative. His work reflects a commitment to both technical precision and cinematic storytelling, ensuring that visual effects remain an integral and invisible part of the filmmaking process.

Scott Pritchard continues to be an influential figure within the visual effects community, contributing his expertise to ambitious productions across film and television.

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13/07/2026

MoreAndMore?

A Rogue One-themed event wouldn't be complete without celebrating Andor alongside it.
Our next guest not only was a Lead Graphic Designer for both seasons 1 & 2, but also appeared on screen as the memorable Anto Kreegyr.
It gives us immense pleasure to welcome Barry Gingell to Thank The Maker - The Journey Behind The Star Wars Stories .

Barry Gingell is a British Lead Graphic Designer whose work has contributed to some of the industry's most acclaimed television series and feature films.

Best known for serving as Lead Graphic Designer on Lucasfilm's Andor, he played a key role in developing the series' authentic in-universe graphics and visual storytelling.

In addition to his behind-the-scenes work, Barry made a unique on-screen appearance in Andor as the Separatist Rebel leader Anto Kreegyr, with his likeness used for the character's holographic appearance.

His film and television credits also include Misfits, The Commuter, The Union, and the upcoming Lucasfilm feature Star Wars: Starfighter.

Renowned for his attention to detail and collaborative approach to world-building, Barry continues to create graphic design that enhances the realism and visual identity of high-profile productions.

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12/07/2026

A quick round up of this week's incredible announcements...

11/07/2026

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Join us for Thank The Maker: Rogue One 10th Anniversary Event — an unforgettable day diving deep into the making of Rogue One with the incredible creatives behind the film!

✨ Hear first-hand stories and insights from:
• Production Supervisor Adam Teeuw
• Visual Effects Producer TJ Falls
• Property Master Jamie Wilkinson
• Hand Props & Weapons Painter Rut Villamagna
• Graphic Designer Dominic Sikking

🎫 Ticket Options:
⭐ General Admission + Parking — £35
🌟 Stardust VIP — £65
Includes: General Admission + Parking + Preferred Seating + Exclusive Poster + Priority Autographs + Exclusive Pin Badge + Licensed Rogue One Cap

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10/07/2026

Adam joins our incredible line up so far...
• Visual Effects Producer TJ Falls
• Property Master Jamie Wilkinson
• Hand Props & Weapons Painter Rut Villamagna
• Graphic Designer Dominic Sikking

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This is a huge one.

Our fifth guest was part of the production leadership team that brought Rogue One to the screen.
We are incredibly lucky ans privileged to welcome Vice President of Physical Production at Lucasfilm, Adam Teeuw.

Adam Teeuw is a seasoned production executive whose career spans more than two decades across major film franchises and large-scale international productions.

Beginning his career as a freelance production professional, Teeuw built extensive experience working across the physical production landscape, contributing to some of Hollywood’s most ambitious projects.

His credits include Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), John Carter (2012), and multiple entries within the Star Wars saga, including Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), where he served within the production management team. His work on these large-scale productions reflects a deep understanding of complex logistics, international filming, and the coordination of expansive creative teams.

After more than 20 years working freelance across film and television, Teeuw transitioned into an executive role at Lucasfilm, where he now serves as Vice President of Physical Production. In this capacity, he oversees the practical ex*****on of high-profile productions, helping to guide projects from development through to delivery while maintaining the studio’s reputation for world-class filmmaking.

Combining hands-on production expertise with strategic leadership, Adam Teeuw continues to play a key role in shaping the production pipeline of one of the industry’s most influential studios.

Adam joins our incredible line up so far...
• Visual Effects Producer TJ Falls
• Property Master Jamie Wilkinson
• Hand Props & Weapons Painter Rut Villamagna
• Graphic Designer Dominic Sikking

TICKET'S ARE ON SALE NOW: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thankthemaker/2305678

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to listen to those that directly helped create Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

09/07/2026

The incredible line up so far...

• Visual Effects Producer TJ Falls
• Property Master Jamie Wilkinson
• Hand Props & Weapons Painter Rut Villamagna
• Graphic Designer Dominic Sikking

Our fourth guest is a real treat, we are proud to welcome Dominic Sikking to our 10th anniversary of Rogue One this October.

Dominic Sikking is a British graphic designer working across high-profile film and television productions, best known for his contributions to the Star Wars franchise. With a career rooted in the art department, Sikking has built a reputation for crafting detailed, story-driven graphic elements that help bring expansive cinematic worlds to life.

His film credits include Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (2015), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), where his work formed part of the visual language that defines the modern era of the saga. He has also contributed to Lucasfilm’s critically acclaimed television series Star Wars: Andor, continuing his involvement in shaping the aesthetic of one of cinema’s most iconic universes.

Working closely with production designers and art directors, Sikking specialises in the creation of in-world graphics—from control panels and signage to intricate set details—ensuring authenticity and immersion across every frame. His work has been recognised as part of award-nominated art department teams, reflecting his role within collaborative, world-class production environments.

Dominic Sikking continues to be an active contributor to major film and television projects, bringing precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of visual storytelling to each production.

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08/07/2026

Joining Property Master Jamie Wilkinson and Hand Props and Weapons Painter, Rut Villamagna at Thank The Maker - The Journey Behind The Star Wars Stories is Vice President of Visual Effects at Lucasfilm, TJ Falls.

Joining Property Master Jamie Wilkinson and Hand Props and Weapons Painter, Rut Villamagna is Vice President of Visual Effects at Lucasfilm, TJ Falls.

TJ Falls is a visual effects producer and executive known for his work on some of the most successful and technically ambitious films and television series of the past decade. After beginning his career in feature film production, he joined Lucasfilm, where he has helped oversee the creation of groundbreaking visual effects for both the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises.

Falls has served in senior visual effects production roles on Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), Willow (2022), Andor (2022–2025), and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023). His work has contributed to productions recognised for their innovation in visual effects and cinematic storytelling.

Now based in the United Kingdom, Falls continues to lead visual effects teams on major Lucasfilm productions, working closely with filmmakers and artists to bring large-scale worlds and characters to the screen through a combination of practical filmmaking and cutting-edge digital technology.

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