Agenda
Narrative Portfolio Review
Anna C. Webster (Lead Writer and Narrative Designer, Independent)
Alexa Ray Corriea (Lead Writer and Narrative Designer, Lead Writer and Narrative Designer)
Ashley Poprik (Senior Writer, Independent)
Adam Dolin (Narrative Lead, Turtle Rock Studios)
Lis Moberly (Creative Lead, The Walt Disney Company, 20th Century Games)
Alice Camp (Senior Narrative Designer, Microfun)
Emma Kidwell (Senior Writer, Independent)
Stephen Rhodes (Senior Narrative Director, Electronic Arts)
Karen Hsin (Lead Narrative Designer & Lead Writer, Pacific Drive)
Kelsie Mhoon (Senior Narrative Designer, Obsidian Entertainment)
Sam Winkler (Expert Writer, Geartbox Software)
Sam Maggs (Senior Manager, Narrative Storytelling, Critical Role)
Aysha U (Senior Writer, Independent)
Nessa Cannon (Narrative Designer, Independent)
Benjamin Schwartz (Senior Narrative Designer, Microfun)
April MacArthur (Associate Director of Narrative, Gearbox Entertainment)
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Academic Pass, Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass, Indie Pass, Start-Up Pass -
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Track:
Narrative & Performance
Audience Level:
All
Format:
Portfolio Review
Vault Recording: TBD
Audience Level: All
Back for a second year! As a game writer or narrative designer, your portfolio is one of the most critical tools for getting hired... So bring yours here! Whether you're an industry hopeful or a veteran writer or narrative designer looking to spruce up your samples, this portfolio workshop will provide individualized feedback on your materials from Senior and Lead-level narrative industry peers. Please bring a printed copy of your portfolio or have it digitally accessible via your laptop or tablet. As you will be meeting 1:1 with a reviewer, spots are very limited.
Please be aware we will not review samples produced by or with AI. Our reviewers are additionally allowed to use their personal discretion for declining samples if found to be in violation of this policy.
Please be aware we will not review samples produced by or with AI. Our reviewers are additionally allowed to use their personal discretion for declining samples if found to be in violation of this policy.
Takeaway
Attendees will gain actionable, personalized feedback on their portfolio materials in a 1:1 meeting with a Senior, Lead, or Director-level game writer or narrative designer industry peer. Attendees will leave with clear next steps for the refinement or improvement of their materials so they can feel empowered and motivated.
Intended Audience
This workshop is for game writers/narrative designers of all levels who already have a portfolio and are looking to receive peer-review on their materials. Please be aware that you must have either a hard copy of your portfolio or a device by which we can access it.