Tim Dawson

Tim Dawson is a BAFTA winning narrative designer, game developer and co-founder of Brisbane indie game studio Witch Beam. Beginning his games career in Adelaide, Tim worked as an animator at multiple Australian game studios including Team Bondi, Pandemic and Sega Studios Australia, contributing to releases on consoles and handhelds. After co-founding his own studio in 2013, Tim helped create and release three award winning titles, including Witch Beam’s breakout success, Unpacking.

Courses and Content

Narrative Innovations: Personal Storytelling in the Indie Game Landscape

With: Abhi, Tim Dawson, Wren Brier and Erica Elson
Are you a filmmaker with an interest in video game narratives? Are you a gamer with an interest in learning more about how storytelling and art come together to create compelling gaming experiences? In this comprehensive panel featuring the artists behind several innovative indie games, you’ll hear a wide range of perspectives on narrative design, worldbuilding and what goes into making a great game. Several leading video game designers demystify how games are written, the importance of specificity in character development, and how an indie game gets published. Whether you’re an avid gamer or a complete novice, this conversation will give you new insights into this exciting medium.

Story Forum: Exploring Art and Innovation - ON DEMAND

Together with creators, educators, industry leaders, and technologists, we explored the creative technologies that are impacting storytelling and how today’s artists are evolving. Now you can experience it all on-demand for free.