Us and the Game Industry (2013)

The new art of video game design.

Us and the Game Industry (2013) poster

This film follows several independent game developers (Jason Rohrer, thatgamecompany, Douglas Wilson, Zach Gage, Aledander Bruce) examining why they make digital games. The film delves into their creativity and explores some of their thinking and design strategies. Game developers operate in terrain that demands both programming logic and aesthetic quality. The work is hard, however that's what they want to do. The film explores how the developers go deeper into the notion of entertainment and discovery.

Director: Stephanie Beth
Genre: Documentary
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Cast

Music: Rhian Sheehan
Cinematography: Clay Westervelt
Editing: Kat Blair
Production: Synergetic Distribution
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

video game, woman director

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Us and the Game Industry about?
This film follows several independent game developers (Jason Rohrer, thatgamecompany, Douglas Wilson, Zach Gage, Aledander Bruce) examining why they make digital games. The film delves into their creativity and explores some of their thinking and design strategies. Game developers operate in terrain that demands both programming logic and aesthetic quality. The work is hard, however that's what they want to do. The film explores how the developers go deeper into the notion of entertainment and discovery.
Who directed Us and the Game Industry?
Us and the Game Industry was directed by Stephanie Beth.
Who stars in Us and the Game Industry?
Us and the Game Industry stars Jenova Chen, Kellee Santiago, Zach Gage, Robin Hunicke, Jason Rohrer, Douglas Wilson.
What genre is Us and the Game Industry?
Us and the Game Industry is a Documentary film.