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The Amnesia Fortnight Movie
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The Amnesia Fortnight Movie

2021-04-29 · 111 min · ★ 9.0

Documentary

A brand new feature-length documentary diving into the fast-paced world of game design and the fresh challenges that come with turning ideas into reality. In a process called “Amnesia Fortnight,” anyone and everyone at the studio can pitch a game concept. The goal: turn those ideas into working prototypes.In 2019, during their work in Psychonauts 2, Double Fine held another Amnesia Fortnight. The result? New projects embodying the studio’s ethos of comedic adventures and unique games.

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Directors
Paul Owens
Production companies
2 Player Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tim SchaferTim SchaferSelf - Studio Head
Andy AlamanoSelf - Senior Producer
Zahra AmirabadiSelf - Character Artist
Brian AnderleSelf - Gameplay Programmer
Malena AnnableSelf - Producer
Zach BaharovSelf - Senior Animator
Lee PettySelf - Art Director
Derek BrandSelf - Senior Artist
Kee ChiSelf - Principal Programmer
Asif SiddikySelf - Designer

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