Carl Mika (Tuhourangi) is a Professor of Māori and Indigenous Philosophies, and Head of School of Aotahi: School of Māori and Indigenous Studies, University of Canterbury.

His current research explores Māori concepts of nothingness and darkness in response to an Enlightenment focus on clarity, speculating on how they can form the backdrop of academic writing. He also contributes to philosophical discussions arising around mātauranga Māori and science.

John Chrisstoffels is an Associate Professor in Digital Screen Studies at The University of Canterbury, and former Senior Lecturer in Moving Image at Ilam School of Fine Arts. A filmmaker and musician for over 35 years, his research spans much of what might be described as 'time-based' art.