Wren Brier

Wren Brier is a BAFTA-winning narrative designer, artist and game designer best known for the indie game Unpacking. She has worked in the games industry for over 12 years, starting at Halfbrick and later working as a freelance artist before developing Unpacking with Witch Beam Games. 


Wren is an active member of the game development community, participating in mentorship programs and running Brisbane's Women in Games meet-up group for 8 years. She has served as a GDC Summit advisor and BAFTA jury member, curated a pixel art exhibit with the Brisbane Powerhouse, and given talks and keynote speeches at games conferences around the world.

Courses and Content

Jan29
Story Forum Online
8:00PM - 9:00PM (PST)

Narrative Innovations: Personal Storytelling in the Indie Game Landscape

With: Abhi and 4 more

Narrative Innovations: Personal Storytelling in the Indie Game Landscape

January 29, 2026
8:00PM - 9:00PM (PST)
With: Abhi, Julián Cordero, Tim Dawson, Wren Brier and Erica Elson
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.

Sundance Institute's Story Forum: Online Event Registration

Join us from anywhere on January 29–30 for 15+ immersive online sessions. Explore the cutting edge of independent filmmaking through deep dives into virtual production, documentary ethics, and sustainable independent workflows.