The Art of 'District 9'

Have you ever won anything? One of my luckier days was October 6, 2010. The week before I was reading the Capitol Times in Wellington, NZ and saw an ad for a special event being put on by Weta Workshop called "The Art of District 9". This was to be held at the Embassy Theatre in Wellington. All that was required was that you send your mailing address via email to the Capitol Times. I don't usually win anything, but thought: "What the heck. May as well try." Then I promptly forgot about it.

One week later I received an envelope in the mail. It was two tickets to the event "The Art of District 9"! This included a chance to hold the Prawn Guns used in the film, meet four artists who worked on the props and art for the film, and a special screening of District 9. Very cool!

So I met my friend at the theatre and took photos with the Prawn Guns. They were heavy! At one point I realized that Richard Taylor was there signing autographs and taking photos with fans! This was an unexpected surprise! Richard Taylor is the founder and head of Weta Workshop and Weta Digital. He has worked on several films including Lord of the Rings, Heavenly Creatures, King Kong, and District 9.

After I got a photo with Richard Taylor, the artists who worked on District 9 gave a presentation about their work and then we watched a screening of the film. This was a very cool evening! I am so glad I got this opportunity!

Me holding a Prawn Gun

Me & Richard Taylor

~Angie