Brian Cham is an Auckland-based multidisciplinary creator working at the intersection of media and technology, with too many interests.

Highlights 🌟

1. 🏴 Vexillology (flags): Expert flag design consultant for multiple US state flags (Utah, Minnesota, Maine, Illinois, Massachusetts). Made a critical design contribution to the final form of the flag of Minnesota. Won the Vexillonnaire Award (the Oscar of vexillology) for his contributions.
2. 🏴 Vexillology (flags): Spoken internationally about flag design and New Zealand flags. Presented on Tino Rangatiratanga flag (Māori flag), having interviewed its last living co-designer. Presented on lessons from New Zealand’s 2016 national flag referendum, having interviewed key insiders including the former Prime Minister. This presentation won the international Whitney Smith Award for best paper at the 31st International Congress of Vexillology in Paris, making him the first and only New Zealander to receive the award.
3. 🎬 Film: Finalist in international film competition spearheaded by the United Nations, marking recognition on a global stage.
4. 🎬 Film: Screenwriter for online animated series Psych2Go (13M subscribers), spreading awareness of mental health and psychology.
5. 🎬 Film: Was voice actor for BBC documentary.
6. 💻 Software engineering: Major contributor to Living Ticket, the digital cinema ticketing system used by millions worldwide.

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