Max Hattler (DE/HK) is an artist and academic who works with abstract animation, video installation, and audiovisual performance. Max studied at Goldsmiths and the Royal College of Art and holds a Doctorate in Fine Art from the University of East London. His work has been shown at festivals and exhibitions worldwide. Awards include Annecy, Punto y Raya, Cannes Lions, London International Animation Festival, and several Visual Music Awards. His film Serial Parallels received an Honorary Mention at Prix Ars Electronica this year. Max lives in Hong Kong, where he is an Assistant Professor at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong.