Unpack 'UNPACKING' with Witch Beam’s Tim Dawson

Presented by Screen Queensland

Sunday 11 February

11am AEST

Cinema 2, HOTA

Dive into the world of game development with Tim Dawson – co-founder of the indie Brisbane-based game studio Witch Beam – as he unpacks their critically acclaimed, viral hit game Unpacking. 

Tim takes us on a journey through the intricacies of game design, storytelling, and the creative process that brought "Unpacking" to life. Gleaning insights into the challenges, inspirations, and innovative techniques that shaped this unique and ground-breaking gaming experience, named one of The Best Video Games of 2021 by The New Yorker, Los Angeles Times, Forbes, The Financial Times, CNET and NME, winning two BAFTA Game Awards and chosen as game of the year by Eurogamer. 

Featuring

Tim Dawson

Tim Dawson is a multi-disciplined game developer who spent 9 years as an animator at Australian studios including Ratbag, Team Bondi, Pandemic and Sega Studios Australia. In 2013 he co-founded the Brisbane based indie studio Witch Beam and has worked on the critically acclaimed Assault Android Cactus, the smash hit Unpacking and the studio's upcoming third title, Tempopo.