CONTRIBUTORS
RYNER ST JOHN
I was born in Taiwan, an island nation in South-East Asia, but grew up in the great land down under.
My hometown is Perth, Australia, which is one of the most laid back cities you will ever find. A graduate
from the International Film School of Sydney, I have directed a number of short films, produced a
music video which saw rotation on MTV Russia, and was a laureate for the 2012 Les Nuits
Photographiques festival in Paris. My interests encompass themes that explore and question the
human condition, focusing on the notions of identity and how we view ourselves in the world. Upon
graduating from university, I spent the majority of my twenties experiencing life on the move – most
notably one year spent in London, followed by two years in Sydney and then another year in Estonia.
The place I want to visit most in the world is the French town of Carcassonne. The other place I really
want to visit is the Hill of Crosses in Siauliai, Lithuania. I like Spanish people, I think they have a very
unique culture. I love Estonia!
Bachelor of Arts (French & History)
Bachelor of Science (Microbiology)
Adv. Diploma in Screen & Media (Screenwriting, Directing, Producing)
MANUEL FRANCISCO VELASCO G.
Manuel Francisco Velasco Garzón is a Colombian anthropologist and designer. In 2013 he received
his Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and his Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication and
Product Design from Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá, Colombia). During his studies he worked on
issues related to market research among qualitative and quantitative perspective. He has also
worked on ethnographic research projects in industry contexts to describe and explain the human
behavior through their relationships with the products, services and the environment. To Manuel, the
design is a powerful tool used to communicate, generate emotions and bring about positive social
change. His design degree project took this statement and applied it in the development of a
prototype (board game) that develops good values in young children from the Base of the Pyramid.
More recently he has worked on graphic design projects and data design. He is currently working at
Observatory of Cultural and Archaeological Heritage as Head of Creative Design.
CHRESTELLA SANGGRA
Chrestella is a Sydney based graphic designer. She graduated from Curtin University, Western
Australia, in 2012 where she received her Bachelor