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Elliot Mills

Elliot Mills

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    XR Technician on assignment at Meta, Youth trustee and Associate of National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, founder of XR Theatre ltd

  • Education

    • Dr. Challoner’s Grammar School

      2009 - 2016

      A levels: English Literature, Theatre Studies and Government and Politics.Awards: Contribution to Music and Contribution to Drama.

    • Goldsmiths, University of London

      2020 - 2023
      Master of Arts - MA Computational Arts Merit

      Using open-source programming environment open frameworks to create immersive, interactive generative art using C++. Creating physical computational art installations using Arduino. Using Unity XR Interaction Toolkit, URP and Azure Kinects to create immersive VR experiences including a VR demo ‘The Shining Experience’, volumetric video capture tutorials for classmates and a markerless mocap installation.Project Manager for the delivery of the MA/MFA final exhibition website… Show more Using open-source programming environment open frameworks to create immersive, interactive generative art using C++. Creating physical computational art installations using Arduino. Using Unity XR Interaction Toolkit, URP and Azure Kinects to create immersive VR experiences including a VR demo ‘The Shining Experience’, volumetric video capture tutorials for classmates and a markerless mocap installation.Project Manager for the delivery of the MA/MFA final exhibition website. https://2022.goldcomparts.show/ Show less

    • University of Warwick

      2016 - 2019
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Theatre and Performance Studies 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Trained Nightline volunteer, member of Warwick Surf society Academic conference administrator Awarded 1st class for my dissertation analysing performance protest in Russia by comparing contemporary and Soviet avant-garde dissidents as primary case studies. Modules included: An Introduction to Design Thinking, Post-War British Theatre and Social Objection and Theatre in the Community.My creative projects included:A solo immersive project utilising human static to manipulate space by using plastic materials recovered from local rivers as part of Thames21’s environmental… Show more Awarded 1st class for my dissertation analysing performance protest in Russia by comparing contemporary and Soviet avant-garde dissidents as primary case studies. Modules included: An Introduction to Design Thinking, Post-War British Theatre and Social Objection and Theatre in the Community.My creative projects included:A solo immersive project utilising human static to manipulate space by using plastic materials recovered from local rivers as part of Thames21’s environmental awareness campaign. My project was recommended for inclusion in an academic journal discussing the relationship between environmental theatre makers and activism.Devising and leading an interactive workshop on cycles of violence to inmates of HMP Hewell. Show less

  • Experience

    • Personal Career Management

      Sept 2017 - Jan 2022
      Video Editor

      Video editor for promotional webinars and online tutorials using Premiere Rush.Scheduling and posting finished videos on the company YouTube page.

    • Balafest

      Sept 2018 - Jan 2022
      Theatre Director

      Led theatre-based games workshop for kids in a new and upcoming Live Art, Music and Performance Festival in the Transylvanian countryside, for an international audience. Helped with a wide array of tasks from preparing festival site, building festival infrastructure including staging, marquees, and preparing the ground.

    • University of Warwick

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2019
      Conference Assistant

      Facilitated the smooth running of an international academic conference ‘Protest and Performance: 1968-2018’. This involved administrative duties signing guests in, ensuring conference rooms were set up and that all technology requirements were met.Produced and published content for the Warwick Theatre Studies Department Twitter page to advertise the conference.

    • FIERCE! (FESTIVAL) LIMITED

      Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
      Marketing Intern

      Developed and implemented a marketing campaign for the popular event Artists Behind Bars (ABB) where we achieved close to double our target audience for a one-night immersive performance art event. Wrote a social media accessibility guidelines document that was used for ABB as well as for the upcoming 2019 main festival.Worked closely with the Artistic Director, Productions Director and General Manager in an office environment, liaising with artists regarding performance arrangements and requirements. Show less

    • National Youth Theatre

      Oct 2019 - Nov 2019
      VR team member

      Key member of NYT’s VR team working on ‘Frankenstein’ at Southwark Playhouse where I was responsible for ensuring 250 headsets were working properly, calibrated correctly and trouble-shooting any issues during the performance. I was also asked to train some of the team members.

    • Young Vic

      Apr 2021 - Nov 2021
      Director

      Part of the 2021 cohort of new directors training at the Young Vic on the 'Intro to Directing' programme. Part of the Young Vic's Creator's Programme and Genesis network.

    • National Youth Theatre

      Aug 2021 - Aug 2021
      Course Assistant

      Course assistant for The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, junior summer intake.

    • Good Measure Studio

      Sept 2021 - Jan 2022
      Volumetric Capture Video Technician

      Creating high quality volumetric capture and 3D scans for projects working with Nike, The Face Magazine and a Line Dance for Parkinson's. Good Measure Studio is a newly established design-led technology company specialising in cutting-edge volumetric capture techniques for use in creating 3D holographic and XR experiences and performances.

    • Summer Lights Festival

      Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
      Artist

      Pleasure and a privilege assisting artist Stefan Reiss in the creation and installation of O.T. 1131 as part of Canary Wharf's Summer Lights Festival.The artwork is currently on display in Canary Wharf, North Quay dockside, right next to the entrance of the new Elizabeth Line.*Update location as the artwork is on permanent public display at South Bank, London.

    • Chichester Festival Theatre

      Oct 2022 - Oct 2022
      Creative Technologist

      Volumetric capture to Unity Creative Technologist for Project ALPHA at Chichester Festival Theatre. Leading workshops in creating environments in Unity for volumetric capture performances recorded at Portsmouth CCI XR studio.

    • National Youth Theatre

      Oct 2022 - now
      Youth Trustee

      Representing and championing young voices at the highest level of decision making at the charity.Mentored by Dawn Airey (Chair of Women's FA, Chair of Channel 4, Chair of NYTofGB).https://www.nyt.org.uk/about-us/news/national-youth-theatre-announce-10-new-youth-trustees

    • Unwired Dance Theatre

      Nov 2022 - Nov 2022
      Stage Manager / Mocap technician

      Stage manager and motion capture technician for 'DISCORDANCE' performed at Rich Mix, London as part of Open Online Theatre Festival. Linking dance performances in London and New York for a hybrid, live / virtual reality performance.

    • Dreamtek

      Nov 2022 - now
      XR Technician at Dreamtek | Meta

      XR Technician at Dreamtek | Meta

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Digital Storytelling Graduate

      National Youth Theatre
      Aug 2016

    • Introduction to Virtual Reality - University of London, Goldsmiths

      Coursera
      Jun 2020
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    • Inclusions Ambassador

      National Youth Theatre
      Apr 2022

    • Acting member

      National Youth Theatre
      Sept 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Elliot Mills
      Contribution to Drama Dr Challoner's Grammar School Nov 2015
    • Awarded to Elliot Mills
      Contribution to Music Dr Challoner's Grammar School Nov 2015

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Security Guard

      Issued by University of Warwick
      University of WarwickAssociated with Elliot Mills

    • Worker

      Issued by Thames21 on Jun 2018
      Thames21Associated with Elliot Mills

    • Nightline Volunteer

      Issued by University of Warwick on Oct 2016
      University of WarwickAssociated with Elliot Mills