Featured Speaker Announcement: Kayte Sabicer at Maker Faire Miami 2025!

We are thrilled to announce that Kayte Sabicer — painter, visual effects artist, and master stop motion fabricator — will be joining us as a featured speaker at Maker Faire Miami 2025!

Kayte Sabicer’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. She began her career in Los Angeles as a model maker for blockbuster films like The Dark Knight Rises, Hugo, and Inception. Her path then led her to San Francisco, where she became deeply involved in the stop motion animation world, collaborating with legendary filmmakers like Henry Selick and Phil Tippett. Her incredible craftsmanship can be seen in visionary projects like Mad God and multiple Star Warsfilms and television shows.

Beyond her work in film, Kayte is a familiar face to the maker community through her contributions to Tested with Adam Savage, where she shares model-making techniques, fabrication tips, and creative insights on their popular YouTube channel. You can learn more about her fascinating career here.

In her upcoming talk, Kayte will explore the idea of “Making With(Out) Intention and the Importance of Making Things Even Without an End Goal” — the magic that happens when you allow creativity to flow without needing a specific outcome. She’ll share stories from her work in film and fabrication, and inspire you to embrace the act of making as an end in itself. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just getting started, her perspective is sure to ignite your creative spirit.

Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of the most dynamic makers working today!

Location: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden – Corbin Building
Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM

Tickets and info: miami.makerfaire.com

Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to add Kayte’s talk to your Maker Faire Miami schedule — it’s one you won’t want to miss!

Maker Link: https://miami.makerfaire.com/maker/entry/1531/

Learn More at: https://kaytesabicer.com/

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