Brian Horn

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Brian has directed award-winning cinematics for Diablo, Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Starcraft, as well as supervised Blizzard’s stellar team of directors. Prior to directing, Brian helped create Blizzard’s animation editorial department, building off an Emmy-nominated editing career in television and film. Brian’s personal films have been screened at festivals all over and the music he does in his other spare time can be heard on TV shows worldwide.

Participant Schedule

Saturday 10/28 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Collaborative Storytelling in Blizzard Cinematics

Ballroom G | Matthew Cohan, Andrew Robinson, Jon Teer, Jake Patton, Blizzard Entertainment, Ae Ri Yoon, Kiersten Vannest, Brian Horn

Dive into the world of Blizzard Cinematics with Matthew Cohan (Senior Manager, Writing), Marc Messenger (Cinematic Director), Anna Morgan (Cinematic Director), Mike Koizumi (Principal Storyboard Artist), Andrew Robinson (Principal Writer I), Jon Teer (Senior Manager, Previz/Camera), and Jake Patton (Animation Editorial Supervisor). Explore how these talented individuals collaborate across various disciplines to craft enthralling narratives and create immersive experiences. Discover the intricacies of their roles, the challenges they overcome, and the creative synergies that drive them to deliver cinematic excellence in the gaming world.