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Duncan Jones — The Myriad effect: Movies to medical breakthroughs & the Gold Coast's $1 billion screen industry
Sunday, 12 April, 2026
(00:00) Gold Coast Insider Introduction(01:12) Myriad's vision for the film industry(01:57) How Myriad's technology is supporting the BioSpine project(03:41) Film and the future of healthcare(04:40) How digital twins are transforming the sports experience(05:36) The future of sports venues and stadiums(08:16) The strength and maturity of the screen industry on the Gold Coast(09:22) Flow on effects for the Gold Coast(10:26) Keep it all local(11:28) How the Gold Coast's film industry is evolving(13:54) The Gold Coast: A unique place to live(15:03) Where are the untapped opportunities?(18:23) What workforce do we need to support the industry?(22:42) Where will GC be positioned in five years' time?(25:37) The GC screen industry: Where innovation and jobs intersect Gold Coast visual effects studio Myriad has built a global reputation for creating cutting-edge “digital twin” technology for film and television, contributing to major productions like Aquaman, The Fall Guy and Godzilla vs Kong. But the real story is what’s happening beyond the screen.In this episode, Myriad CEO Duncan Jones shares how the company is now applying that same advanced technology across new industries — from immersive virtual reality rehabilitation programs for spinal cord patients through Griffith University’s BioSpine project, to reimagining sports performance, fan experiences and even stadium design. The implications extend all the way to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.We also explore what this means for the Gold Coast’s future as Australia’s most prolific screen production hub — and why the opportunities for local talent and businesses are becoming broader, more diverse and more exciting than ever.About DuncanDuncan is the founder and CEO of Myriad Studios, a visual effects (VFX) support company specialising in pre-visualisation, digital capture, animation and virtual reality specifically for the film, television and gaming Industries. Based at Village Roadshow Studios on the Gold Coast Australia, Myriad’s customers include Disney, Warner Bros. and Netflix. His unique position in the industry has exposed him to some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes, unique and unusual places, fascinating and famous people, and some of the most technically advanced film-making tools available.LinksDuncan Jones LinkedIn Myriad Studios Myriad Studios Instagram Myriad Studios LinkedIn Myriad Studios YouTube
