Elisabeth Rose Astwood, MFA🇨🇦
Founder / Narrative Director at Studio Lazulite
About Elisabeth Rose Astwood, MFA
Founder / Narrative Director at Studio Lazulite
I am a narrative director for several upcoming indie games and the founder of Studio Lazulite, a new transmedia narrative house. Originally a playwright, I got my first game contract in 2018, after finishing an MFA in Arts Leadership from Seattle University. Today, my apartment is overflowing with fantasy books and plants that have been lovingly chewed on by my cats.
I specialize in social arts entrepreneurship and cross-disciplinary narrative direction.
Most recent affiliations:
Pixelles | GDC Showcase Scholarship Recipient | 2023
SFWA | Full Member | 2023 - Present
IGDA Global Mentorship Program | Mentor (GDC and Devcom) | 2023 - Present
GDC | Conference Associate | 2023 - Present
Pixels & Poutine | Co-organizer | 2022 - Present
Women in Games | Ambassador | 2022 - Present
Safe In Our World | Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Accessibility and Stakeholder Engagement Committee (DASEC) | Lay Member 2022 - Present
AFI FEST | Film Screener | 2021 - Present
Festival Cinématographique International de Montréal | Directrice de la programmation | 2020 - Present
Expertise
What mentees say
“Elisabeth was able to highlight the strengths of my portfolio and resume, and directed me towards areas of improvement. She tailored her advice toward my specific experiences. She was friendly and courteous.”
“As a hobbyist writer, I found my session with Elisabeth to be enlightening and galvanizing. It's easy to be daunted by the industry from the outside, but she gave me tips to help me focus on the craft and keep consistent. Wherever you are in your journey, I'm sure Elisabeth will be a great mentor for you!”
“Elisabeth has helped me a lot in the mentoring call, she is kind, powerful, friendly and to the point! I definitely recommend her.”