KitBash3D: Live Demo & "The Last of Us Part II" Showcase
Time
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM PT
Location/Platform
Live Stream (Twitch & YouTube)
& Gnomon Stage

Speakers

Banks Boutté
Co-Founder & Co-CEO KitBash3D
Banks Boutté serves as Co-CEO of KitBash3D, the industry-leading provider of premium 3D assets for movies and video games. In recognition of its groundbreaking efforts, Fast Company magazine placed KitBash3D on its 2022 list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Celebrated for its library’s unparalleled quality, KitBash3D assets have graced major film franchises such as ‘Dr. Strange,’ ‘Black Adam,’ and ‘Spider-Man,’ and hit TV shows like ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Star Trek,’ and ‘Halo.’ They have also been integral to AAA gaming titles including ‘The Last of Us Part II,’ ‘NBA 2K,’ and ‘The Elder Scrolls.’ Moreover, they serve as vital building blocks for individual creators in over 180 countries. Prior to KitBash, Banks played key roles in various projects collaborating with industry titans like Google, Xbox, and Twitch, and cultural icons such as George Clooney, Taylor Swift, and John Legend. He also served as the executive producer of Sleep Tight, the first Nintendo Switch game ported from Unreal Engine.

Danar Worya
Art Director/Educator
Danar Worya is a Kurdish artist and educator based in the Netherlands. His journey began with a passion for becoming an environment concept artist, and along the way, he had the opportunity to collaborate with industry veterans and renowned companies, including Naughty Dog, Warner Bros, HBO, and others. In addition to his work on Triple-A titles, Danar is actively involved in teaching at New3dge in Paris, where he aims to share his knowledge and inspire the next generation of artists.