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04/09/2026

The 13th guest to the epic Thank The Maker event (just over 6 weeks away) will be announced tonite at 7pm, make sure you are following the page, you won't want to miss this :)

Join is at 7pm tonight for a guest announcement.

🎟️ Tickets are now LIVE! 🎟️

👉 Secure your ticket, just over 6 weeks until the event, link in bio.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to explore the journey behind Rogue One and Andor.

29/08/2026

The countdown is on, only 7 weeks to go...

The countdown is on, just 7 weeks now until Thank The Maker.

Join us as we celebrate the production history and legacy of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story for its 10th anniversary — with a touch of Andor along the way.

📍 St Swithun’s School, Wi******er, Hampshire

📅 Saturday 17th October

More than a convention, Thank The Maker is an immersive, theatre-based experience — shining a spotlight on the artists, technicians, and creatives whose work brings these iconic stories to life.

✨ Hear from an incredible lineup of guests, including:

• Adam Teeuw (Production Supervisor - Rogue One)

• TJ Falls (Visual Effects Producer - Rogue One & Andor)

• Claudio Bassi (Compositing Supervisor – Andor)

• Scott Pritchard (Visual Effects Supervisor – Andor)

• Jamie Wilkinson (Property Master - Rogue One)

• Rut Villamagna (Hand Props & Weapons Painter Rogue One)

• Duncan Fegredo (Storyboard Artist - Rogue One)

• Matt Denton (Electronic Design & Development Supervisor - Rogue One & Andor)

• Josh Lee (Senior Animatronics Designer - Rogue One & Andor)

• Dominic Sikking (Graphic Designer - Rogue One & Andor)

• Barry Gingell (Graphic Designer – Andor)

• Tereza Hudakova (Graphic Assistant – Andor)

⏳ Seven weeks may seem a while away — but tickets are already live and availability is limited.

🎟️ Secure your place now, link in bio.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to explore the journey behind one of the most iconic films in the galaxy… ✨

29/08/2026

Heads up we are closed today, Saturday 29th, sorry for any inconvenience 🙂

26/08/2026

7 weeks to go and 50% of VIP tickets now sold, don't miss out...

Don't hang about, 50% of Stardust VIP tickets are sold.

It's just over 7 weeks now until Thank The Maker: Rogue One 10th Anniversary Event, have you got your ticket yet?

This unique event offers the opportunity to hear directly from the talented individuals who helped bring Rogue One and Andor to life. Throughout the day, you’ll gain exclusive insight into the development and production journey from an incredible lineup of guests announced so far:

• LFL Production Supervisor (Rogue One) Adam Teeuw

• LFL Visual Effects Producer (Rogue One/ Andor) TJ Falls

• Property Master (Rogue One) Jamie Wilkinson

• Hand Props & Weapons Painter (Rogue One) Rut Villamagna

• Storyboard Artist (Rogue One) Duncan Fegredo

• Lead Graphic Designer (Rogue One/ Andor) Dominic Sikking

• Lead Graphic Designer (Andor) Barry Gingell

• Graphic Assistant (Andor) Tereza Hudakova

• ILM Composting Supervisor (Andor) Claudio Bassi

• ILM Visual Effects Supervisor (Andor) Scott Pritchard

• Electronic Design & Development Supervisor (Rogue One/ Andor) Matt Denton

• Senior Animatronics Designer (Rogue One/ Andor) Josh Lee

This year, we’re proud to be hosting the event at the amazing and prestigious Harvey Hall at St Swithun’s School in Wi******er, providing the perfect setting for a truly special day.

📅 Event Date: Saturday 17th October 2026

🎟️ Ticket Options:

General Admission + Parking — £35

Stardust VIP — £65

(Includes preferred seating, exclusive poster, priority for autographs, exclusive pin badge, and a licensed Rogue One cap)

Secure your tickets now (link in bio) and be part of another unforgettable day celebrating the magic behind the scenes.

We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic event.

Thank you for being part of the journey,

The Thank The Maker Team

23/08/2026

A quick summary of the amazing guests to look forward to hearing from...

22/08/2026

The countdown is on, just 8 weeks to go ...

🚀 Just 8 weeks until Thank The Maker.

Join us as we celebrate the production history and legacy of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story for its 10th anniversary — with a touch of Andor along the way.

📍 St Swithun’s School, Wi******er, Hampshire

📅 Saturday 17th October

More than a convention, Thank The Maker is an immersive, theatre-based experience — shining a spotlight on the artists, technicians, and creatives whose work brings these iconic stories to life.

✨ Hear from an incredible lineup of guests, including:

• Adam Teeuw (Production Supervisor - Rogue One)

• TJ Falls (Visual Effects Producer - Rogue One & Andor)

• Claudio Bassi (Compositing Supervisor – Andor)

• Scott Pritchard (Visual Effects Supervisor – Andor)

• Jamie Wilkinson (Property Master - Rogue One)

• Rut Villamagna (Hand Props & Weapons Painter Rogue One)

• Duncan Fegredo (Storyboard Artist - Rogue One)

• Matt Denton (Electronic Design & Development Supervisor - Rogue One & Andor)

• Josh Lee (Senior Animatronics Designer - Rogue One & Andor)

• Dominic Sikking (Graphic Designer - Rogue One & Andor)

• Barry Gingell (Graphic Designer – Andor)

• Tereza Hudakova (Graphic Assistant – Andor)

⏳ Eight weeks may seem a while away — but tickets are already live and availability is limited.

🎟️ Secure your place now, link in bio.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to explore the journey behind one of the most iconic films in the galaxy… ✨

20/08/2026

Twelfth guest announced...

Joining as our twelfth special guest please welcome legendary comic artist Duncan Fegredo to Thank The Maker.

Duncan Fegredo is a celebrated British comic book artist and illustrator whose distinctive career spans some of the most acclaimed titles in modern comics, as well as major film productions.

Fegredo first established himself in the British comics industry, working on titles including CRISIS, before making his US comics debut with Kid Eternity. His subsequent work with writer Peter Milligan for DC Comics' Vertigo imprint included the critically acclaimed Enigma, as well as Face and Girl. He has also worked on Judge Dredd, Shade, the Changing Man, Lucifer, Jay & Silent Bob and Spider-Man.

Perhaps best known to modern readers for his collaboration with Mike Mignola, Fegredo became one of the defining artists of the Hellboy universe, illustrating Darkness Calls, The Wild Hunt, The Storm & The Fury, The Midnight Circus and Giant Robot Hellboy. He also co-created MPH with writer Mark Millar for Image Comics.

Fegredo's talents have also taken him beyond the comic page and into feature filmmaking. He served as Lead Storyboard Artist on Darren Aronofsky's Noah (2014), bringing his experience in visual storytelling and sequential art to the development of the film.

For Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), Fegredo joined the film's Art Department as a Storyboard Artist, contributing to the visual development of Gareth Edwards' first standalone Star Wars feature. His name appears alongside some of the production's leading concept artists in the official production credits.

With a career that effortlessly crosses comics, illustration and cinema, Duncan Fegredo brings a unique perspective on the art of visual storytelling — from the pages of Hellboy to a galaxy far, far away.

Duncan Fegredo will be appearing as twelfth special guest at Thank The Maker this October, celebrating 10 years of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

🎟️ Tickets are now LIVE! 🎟️

👉 Secure your place now, link in bio.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to explore the journey behind one of the most iconic films in the galaxy... 🚀

17/08/2026

Only two months? Book your tickets now :)

🚀 2 Months to Go…

Thank The Maker takes place two months today!

Join us as we celebrate the production history and legacy of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story for its 10th anniversary — with a touch of Andor along the way.

📍 St Swithun’s School, Wi******er, Hampshire

📅 Saturday 17th October

More than a convention, Thank The Maker is an immersive, theatre-based experience — shining a spotlight on the artists, technicians, and creatives whose work brings these iconic stories to life.

✨ Hear from an incredible lineup of guests, including:

• Adam Teeuw (Production Supervisor - Rogue One)

• TJ Falls (Visual Effects Producer - Rogue One & Andor)

• Claudio Bassi (Compositing Supervisor – Andor)

• Scott Pritchard (Visual Effects Supervisor – Andor)

• Jamie Wilkinson (Property Master - Rogue One)

• Rut Villamagna (Hand Props & Weapons Painter)

• Matt Denton (Electronic Design & Development Supervisor - Rogue One & Andor)

• Josh Lee (Senior Animatronics Designer - Rogue One & Andor)

• Dominic Sikking (Graphic Designer - Rogue One & Andor)

• Barry Gingell (Graphic Designer – Andor)

• Tereza Hudakova (Graphic Assistant – Andor)

⏳ Two months may seem a while away — but tickets are already live and availability is limited.

🎟️ Secure your place now, link in bio.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to explore the journey behind one of the most iconic films in the galaxy… ✨

14/08/2026

Guest number 11...

Joining as our eleventh special guest please welcome Senior Animatronics Designer Josh Lee to Thank The Maker.

Josh Lee is a Senior Animatronics Designer specialising in the creation and development of practical creature and character effects for film and television. With a strong background in mechanical design and performance-driven engineering, Lee has contributed to a range of high-profile productions, helping to bring physically realised characters to life on screen.

His work includes contributions to major franchise filmmaking, including projects within the Star Wars universe, where he has been involved in the design and ex*****on of animatronic elements that enhance both realism and performance. Collaborating closely with creature effects teams, designers, and directors, Lee’s work focuses on ensuring that practical builds not only function seamlessly but also support storytelling at the highest level.

As a Senior Animatronics Designer, he plays a key role in developing complex mechanical systems, refining movement, and integrating electronics and control systems to achieve lifelike performance. His expertise bridges the gap between engineering and artistry, allowing productions to capture authentic, in-camera effects that complement modern visual techniques.

Josh Lee continues to contribute to innovative practical effects work across film and television, bringing craftsmanship, technical precision, and creative insight to every project.

🎟️ Tickets are now LIVE! 🎟️

👉 Secure your place now, link in bio.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to explore the journey behind one of the most iconic films in the galaxy... 🚀

14/08/2026

Tenth guest announced...

Joining as our tenth special guest please welcome Robotics and Animatronics legend Matt Denton to Thank The Maker.

Matt Denton is an Electronic Design and Development Supervisor renowned for his work in robotics and practical effects across major film productions. With a background in animatronics and engineering, Denton has played a key role in bringing some of cinema’s most beloved on-screen characters to life through innovative mechanical and electronic design.

He is best known for his work on the Star Wars sequel trilogy, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), where he was instrumental in the development and realisation of BB-8, one of the franchise’s most iconic droids. His contributions helped redefine the use of practical robotics in modern filmmaking, seamlessly blending physical performance with digital techniques.

Denton’s credits also include Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), where his expertise supported the creation and integration of complex practical elements within the film’s grounded, war-time aesthetic. Across his career, he has worked closely with directors, creature effects teams, and visual effects departments to ensure that robotic and animatronic elements perform convincingly on screen.

Known for combining engineering precision with creative problem-solving, Matt Denton continues to be at the forefront of practical effects innovation in film and television, helping to push the boundaries of what can be achieved through real-world mechanics.

🎟️ Tickets are now LIVE! 🎟️

👉 Secure your place now, ticket link in bio

Don't miss this rare opportunity to explore the journey behind one of the most iconic films in the galaxy... 🚀