I’m Matt Gambell. I’m a British film director and game developer currently based in Vancouver, BC.
I’m the director of digital production company GSProductions Ltd.
Founder of independent game studio Skatanic Studios.
I also created Game Dev Guide, a YouTube channel focused on Game Design and Unity Development tutorials.
PROJECTS
Below are some of the most notable projects, that are either completed or currently in-development, and that I’ve been a key stakeholder in and am most proud of.
Living The Deal
PC/Mac Game (Expected Release 2021)
Developer / Designer / Producer
Make deals, get rich, or die trying in this unique blend of business management and life-sim. Buy, upgrade and trade businesses for a profit while attempting to maintain relationships and your own welbeing in the process.
website: www.livingthedeal.com
King Of Crime
Feature Film (2018)
Director
When the biggest player in British cyber-crime faces destruction by some deadly serious Islamic extremists, he knows it’s time to settle old scores and play the biggest scam of his life – before bailing out fast.
website: www.kingofcrimemovie.com
RPG Tycoon
PC/Mac Game (2016)
Developer / Designer / Producer
A kingdom simulation tycoon game heavily inspired by classic 90’s tycoon games. I began working on RPG Tycoon just before leaving university. Submitting it to Stream Greenlight and getting accepted in 9 days. After almost two years of development, it was released on the 12th February.
website: www.rpgtycoon.com
What Goes Up
Feature Film (2014)
Writer, Producer, Director, Editing, Visual Effects
Created on a budget of just £3,500 in the summer of 2013, I spent about three months writing, developing, producing and directing a romantic comedy about two video game developers and a fortune telling Rubiks cube. Principle photography lasted about 3 weeks and the film was premiered in December 2014.
AWARDS
(2017) The Fresh Business Thinking Shift 100, GamingTech edition
(2014) Best Romance – What Goes Up – London Film Awards
SPEAKING
“How What Goes Up Happened: The Story of How A Small Idea Turned into a First Feature Film” – What Goes Up Film Premiere, EMMTEC Theatre, Univesity of Lincoln (2014)
CONSULTING
Due to my mixed experience in filmmaking and games. I am available for contract work and consulting for my areas of expertise as a media consultant. Services I can provide include: game trailer production, live action production, live action directing, narrative and documentary editing, visual effects and motion graphic design, cinematic direction for games and screenshots, voice over direction and much more.
You can browse some of the other projects I’ve been involved with in my portfolio here.
For more information or business enquiries feel free to get in touch.