Jane Perry
Actor
Jane Perry is an award-winning actress known for her powerful performances in video games, film, and television. She won a BAFTA for her role as Selene in Returnal and has brought over 80 other characters to life, including Gloria Lindberg in RoboCop: Rogue City, Rogue Amendiares in Cyberpunk 2077 the enigmatic Diana Burnwood in the Hitman series, the goddess Mystra in Baldur’s Gate 3 and the female voice of the new Candy Crush Solitaire.
On screen, she has appeared in films such as Phantom Thread, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, World War Z and How to Lose Friends & Alienate People. Jane also became part of sci-fi TV history with her portrayal of Dorothy Bahnsen, the FBI secretary whose actions led to the X-Files being named ‘The X-Files.’
Jane Perry is speaking at the following session/s
Keynote: Performance In Games: From Data to Drama
As an award-winning actor with a career spanning theatre film, television, and video games, Jane Perry has been at the forefront of the evolving relationship between performance and interactive storytelling. From embodying characters in the motion capture volume to creating complex and engaging vocal performances, Jane has witnessed firsthand how far the industry has come in supporting truly immersive and collaborative experiences for both the actor, developer and the player.
In this keynote, Jane will explore why celebrating performance in games is more important than ever before. She’ll share insights from her own journey, discuss the challenges and opportunities for actors in this space, and examine what game developers can learn from traditional performance techniques.
Join Jane as she explores the journey from Data to Drama and makes the case for why elevating acting in games is essential for the future of interactive entertainment.
Session Takeaway
- Why understanding the craft of acting is important in the interactive media space
- What are the skills that are required of the actor, and how can the developer best support these needs?
- A brief overview of my own career over the past 15 years, and some thoughts on what we might hope for in the future
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