WiVP: Game Changers

Women in Virtual Production

Host Christina Nowak explores this brilliant kids immersive production case study of the Gamechangers series, winner of the Virtual Production category in the Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards 2023 (beating The Chemical Brothers, no less). Talking through the project from concept to awards-winning completion with visionary Writer Emma Nuttall and Producer Toki Allison.
"Game Changers," set in the fictional Northern town of GreenView, invites audiences into an innovative, interactive narrative game where their decisions shape the unfolding story in a vital battle against climate change. This groundbreaking show integrates state-of-the-art technology, live motion-captured performances, and real-time audience interaction, offering a unique, engaging digital experience through playgamechangers.com.
Developed by Megaverse (https://www.megaverse.co/) and financially backed by UK Research & Innovation, the project aims to move audiences from apathy to collective action against climate issues. With narratives and dialogue penned by Emma Nuttall and research from academics Dr. Lynda Dunlop and Zoyander Street, "Game Changers" not only stands as a pioneering digital storytelling initiative but also a compelling tool aimed at uniting diverse audiences in a story of climate change activism.
Take a sneak peak at the series trailer and see the full crew credit list here https://www.emmanuttall.com/portfolio/gamechangers
Emma Nuttall (she/her) Writer/ Creator
Emma hails from the North and writes stories for games, XR, stage and screen including Emmerdale and His Dark Materials She’s worked alongside the BBC, CharismaAI, The National Youth Theatre, and was selected for Screen Yorkshire’s 'FLEX' orogramme,, BAFTA Connect, and the Future of Film cohort. She also teaches on the Games and XR Masters Degree at the University of Salford.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-nuttall-7b5a3826/
Toki Allison (she/her) Producer
Toki is a live and screen events producer, access and inclusion consultant, and senior producer with Megaverse, an interactive studio specialising in realtime immersive experiences. She is largely preoccupied with audience development, focusing on how marginalised communities can be better served, and has a passion for multi-disciplinary approaches to engagement, working across cinema, music, theatre and immersive tech. She has worked with Film Hub Wales, Heart of Glass, Liverpool Biennale, Chapter Arts, Nozstock The Hidden Valley, National Theatre Wales, Birds Eye View, The New Black Film Collective, Sundance Film Festival London, is a trustee of Wyldwood Arts, and led the the BFI Film Audience Network initiative, Inclusive Cinema, for five years.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tokiallison/
About your Host Christina Nowak (she/her)
Celebrated as an industry executive and visionary leader, Christina Nowak boasts extensive expertise in film, television, and virtual production, having collaborated with esteemed companies like 80six Virtual Production Studios, Anna Valley, and Pathway XR. With a distinguished background working with renowned brands such as RED Digital Cinema, Ncam, and Megapixel VR, As the founder of New Chapter Production and co-founder of Authentic Creative Agency, Christina continues to shape the future of entertainment with a keen focus on strategic acumen and groundbreaking initiatives. With a multifaceted portfolio spanning a UK board position at SMPTE, Friend of the ACO, Cinegirl Ambassador, and Commercial Lead, Christina is a proud member of BAFTA Connect and WFTV. Additionally, she serves on prestigious events such as the Manaki Film Festival as Honorary International Ambassador and the advisory board of Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival, demonstrating her wealth of experience and dedication to advancing the arts and media landscape with integrity and passion.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctinanowak