Our Creative Team

Vmation consists of a passionate bunch of people, dedicated to building great video and great relationships.

Nic Hawkins - Director

With over 30 years of experience in Government, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing Communications, Nic has a diverse professional background. He has worked on political and departmental campaigns, provided consulting services to Government and Multi-Nationals, and worked as a media adviser to Australian Commonwealth Cabinet Ministers. Nic is also a Commissioned Officer, and currently serves as an active reservist with the Royal Australian Navy specialising in Public Affairs.

Lydia Tomkins - General Manager

Lydia is a skilled marketing specialist, excelling in creating compelling collateral aligned with brand values. She’s adept in brand positioning, digital marketing, content creation, and strategy execution. Lydia’s blend of strategic thinking and creativity produces innovative solutions for diverse audiences. Her attention to detail and visual flair ensure consistent, captivating marketing outcomes.

Video Production Team

Stephen Bergin - Head Producer

Stephen has comprehensive experience in location and studio producing as well as directing, writing, editing and camera. During his 19 years in broadcast, he was the series producer of 3 national television programs. Stephen is the consummate storyteller who absolutely loves working with clients to deliver powerful web video solutions that help grow their businesses. Favourite film: Anything by Steven Spielberg.

Thomas Nastro - Senior Producer

Tom is a passionate and driven producer here at Vmation. With education and experience in video production, marketing and advertising, Tom loves being able to combine these passions and interests in order to create entertaining and engaging videos for his clients. Favourite film: Goodfellas or What We Do in the Shadows

Animation Production Team

Natasha Jenner - Animator

Natasha doesn’t take herself too seriously and finds the fun in everything. She is the ultimate team player and loves to help others on their projects – or just bake cookies for sharing in the office. This flexibility permeates her creative style with a wide range of styling in her designs. She loves to learn new things, whether this is new workflows or new mediums. Her favourite films are The Twilight Saga.

Aidan Solly - Animator

Aidan is a highly adaptable artist, specializing in digital illustration, animation and 3D. He loves new challenges and is adept at finding new ways to create engaging content. Producing an end result that communicates a brief clearly and effectively is one of his greatest satisfactions, no matter the medium. His favorite films are The Departed and Moulin Rouge.