Coaching & Support
Competitions like this one are the product of close collaboration.
Learn more about the different institutions, businesses and professionals involved in 'From Player to Page', who they are and what they do...
University of Lancaster, United Kingdom
Department of English Literature
Creative Writing at Lancaster is ranked 1st in the Complete University Guide 2021 and Lancaster is among the top 10 for English and Creative Writing according to the Guardian 2021.
The Department of English Literature and Creative Writing teaches a wide-ranging and innovative curriculum. Traditional and cutting-edge research and practices are both embraced by a faculty comprised of well-known published academics, writers and poets.
Guest Judge: Dr Eoghan Walls
A lecturer in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, English and Creative Writing, Dr. Walls teaches second-year Creative Writing and the MA, as well as tutoring on the Distance Learning MA.
Guest Judge: Ivan Tsang
Now working for Tencent, Ivan turned his passion into his career. His first attempt at a creating his own video game resulted in "Oblige" - a biographical narrative platformer that is an homage to all parents.
All Voice Talent, Hong Kong
Voice Coaching services
'Speak Up!' is All Voice Talent's principal youth program. Coaches work with young people to build up their vocal confidence and physical presence. With the rise of online streaming and podcasting services, vocal training has acquired renewed relevance amongst youngsters.
David Pope, Managing Director
As Managing Director and Senior Voice Coach, David delivers specialized courses in vocal development. Beginning his career in London at the BBC, he has over 30 years experience working in commercials, documentaries, TV series and radio drama, all of which inform his signature coaching style.
Educators & Industry Professionals
Ivan Tsang - 'Oblige' Narrative Developer
A gamer who made his passion into his career, Ivan worked on a simple biographical story in honor of Hong Kong mothers, transforming the experience into a game that channels the lived experience of often forgotten members of society - parents!
Hong Kong Primary & Secondary School Teachers
Making videogames something teachers work with rather than against is immensely important. As such, we owe much to the Hong Kong Primary and Secondary school teachers offering their time as judges and officials in the competition.
Corporate Member of Hong Kong EdCity
Cicero Group Limited - Organisers of the 'From Player to Page' competition - are corporate members of HKedcity.
More information about the competition can be found at www.hkedcity.net