Future Mapping
David Sheldon-Hicks — Territory Studio
- Date
- Friday 23 October
- Time
- 17:30 – 18:10
- Venue
- Théâtre de Namur
- Room
- Grande Salle
About
David Sheldon-Hicks is the founder of Territory Studio, which specializes in world-building and storytelling for film and next-generation digital brand platforms. The studio has created visualizations for films such as Guardians of the Galaxy, The Martian, Ex Machina, Bladerunner 2049, and Dune. In this talk, David explores the depiction of technology and AI in films and how these technologies can be used to inspire innovative design projects.
Speaker
David Sheldon-Hicks
Territory Studio · United Kingdom
In 2010 David founded Territory Studio, a specialist studio that draws on expertise in narrative-led creative design to imagine, realise and build new worlds. Leading studio teams in the UK, USA, and mainland Europe, David’s love of storytelling, technology, and his eye for emotive detail have provided the foundation for the studio to grow and establish a reputation for beautifully crafted, design-led graphic narratives spanning all genres and media.
In 2022, David co-founded Territory Group, a global collective of creative businesses that includes Territory Studio and Cantina Collective, unlocking further potential for success and capacity for growth.
In addition to winning Motion and D&AD Awards, Territory Studio’s film work for Blade Runner 2049 was nominated for the annual Beazley Designs of the Year 2018. Territory’s work has been featured in the Creative Review Annual and awarded consecutive Clio Awards in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Most recently, Territory Studio was part of the team of vendors for Dune: Part Two, which won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects in 2025.