The Art of Playing

The Art of Playing

26 mins | Documentary | March 20, 2014

Indie video game developers push games to new frontiers in storytelling, music, animation and design. Texas has the second largest concentration of game companies in the U.S. Along with major game developers like EA and Blizzard, there is a small but committed group of independent developers and artists working diligently to bring their own voice to “lower the floor and raise the ceiling.” As these independents create more and more original work, what kind of impact can they have on the industry? Presented as part of the Arts in Context series produced by KLRU-TV, Austin PBS.

The Art of Playing

26 mins | Documentary | March 20, 2014

The Art of Playing
Indie video game developers push games to new frontiers in storytelling, music, animation and design. Texas has the second largest concentration of game companies in the U.S. Along with major game developers like EA and Blizzard, there is a small but committed group of independent developers and artists working diligently to bring their own voice to “lower the floor and raise the ceiling.” As these independents create more and more original work, what kind of impact can they have on the industry? Presented as part of the Arts in Context series produced by KLRU-TV, Austin PBS.
Producers
Original title The Art of Playing
Directors
Writers

Cast

Randy Smith

as Himself

David Kalina

as Himself

Adam Saltsman

as Himself

Davey Wreden

as Himself

Griffin McElroy

as Himself

Alexander Brandon

as Himself

Max Hoberman

as Himself

Lori Zawada

as Herself

Sheri Graner Ray

as Herself