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Hi, I’m Tal Goldberg, a game designer and screenwriter from Israel, currently based in Amsterdam. I blend strong storytelling with interactive design, creating scripts, cutscenes, and world-building for games and media. My work spans TV, video games, and advertising, collaborating with international studios and IPs like Garfield, American Idol, and Betty Boop. I’m passionate about building characters, narratives, and immersive experiences—whether I’m writing for a mobile game, drafting a 90-minute feature, or shaping the backstory for a marketing campaign. I enjoy mentoring teams, experimenting with tools like Unity and Final Cut, and turning ideas into engaging, polished content.…Hi, I’m Tal Goldberg, a game designer and screenwriter from Israel, currently based in Amsterdam. I blend strong storytelling with interactive design, creating scripts, cutscenes, and world-building for games and media. My work spans TV, video games, and advertising, collaborating with international studios and IPs like Garfield, American Idol, and Betty Boop. I’m passionate about building characters, narratives, and immersive experiences—whether I’m writing for a mobile game, drafting a 90-minute feature, or shaping the backstory for a marketing campaign. I enjoy mentoring teams, experimenting with tools like Unity and Final Cut, and turning ideas into engaging, polished content.

Tal Goldberg

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Screenwriter, Writer, Game Designer, +6

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Hi, I’m Tal Goldberg, a game designer and screenwriter from Israel, currently based in Amsterdam. I blend strong storytelling with interactive design, creating scripts, cutscenes, and world-building for games and media. My work spans TV, video games, and advertising, collaborating with international studios and IPs like Garfield, American Idol, and Betty Boop. I’m passionate about building characters, narratives, and immersive experiences—whether I’m writing for a mobile game, drafting a 90-minute feature, or shaping the backstory for a marketing campaign. I enjoy mentoring teams, experimenting with tools like Unity and Final Cut, and turning ideas into engaging, polished content.…Hi, I’m Tal Goldberg, a game designer and screenwriter from Israel, currently based in Amsterdam. I blend strong storytelling with interactive design, creating scripts, cutscenes, and world-building for games and media. My work spans TV, video games, and advertising, collaborating with international studios and IPs like Garfield, American Idol, and Betty Boop. I’m passionate about building characters, narratives, and immersive experiences—whether I’m writing for a mobile game, drafting a 90-minute feature, or shaping the backstory for a marketing campaign. I enjoy mentoring teams, experimenting with tools like Unity and Final Cut, and turning ideas into engaging, polished content.

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hi, I’m Tal Goldberg, a game designer and screenwriter from Israel, currently based in Amsterdam. I blend strong storytelling with interactive design, creating scripts, cutscenes, and world-building for games and media. My work spans TV, video games, and advertising, collaborating with international studios and IPs like Garfield, American Idol, and Betty Boop.
I’m passionate about building characters, narratives, and immersive experiences—whether I’m writing for a mobile game, drafting a 90-minute feature, or shaping the backstory for a marketing campaign. I enjoy mentoring teams, experimenting with tools like Unity and Final Cut, and turning ideas into engaging, polished content.

Skills

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Expert

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Intermediate

Intermediate

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Intermediate

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Language

English

Fluent

Hebrew (modern)

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Polish

Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Screenwriter at Playtika

January 1, 2023 - Present

Led screenwriting for Caesars Slots and Bingo Blitz YouTube channels; developed game narratives, scripts, dialogues, and cutscenes; collaborated with IPs including Garfield, American Idol, and Betty Boop.

Screenwriter at Muliand Zumi (Israeli kids site)

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Wrote episodes and dialogues for the Israeli kids site Muliand Zumi (2023).

Screenwriter at Happy Juice Games

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Wrote the first 3 seasons of screenplays and cutscenes for Lost in Play.

Screenwriter at Argarium

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Created background stories and copywriting for advertising materials for Rival Rides.

Screenwriter at Mad Brain Games

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Wrote the first two seasons of screenplays and cutscenes for Word Farm Adventure.

Screenwriter at Ilyon

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Wrote the first season for Pizza Blast Match 3, including screenplays and cutscenes.

Screenwriter at Very Odd Studios

January 1, 2023 - Present

Wrote the first 3 seasons for Ape Tower Defence, including screenplays and cutscenes.

Screenwriter and Director at Independent/Self-Employed

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Screenwriter and Director for the award-winning 90-minute feature OMG, I'm a Robot!

Screenwriter at Muli & Zumi (Israeli kids site)

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Screenwriter for the Israeli kids site Muli and Zumi

Screenwriter at Nickelodeon Israel

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Screenwriter for the 22-episode suspenseful romantic drama Full Speed

Copywriter at Argarium

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Created background stories and copy for ads (Rival Rides)

Screenwriter/Background Story Writer at Lost in Play - Happy Juice Games

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Designed and edited parts of the narratives for Lost in Play

Screenwriter at Very Studios

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Wrote the first 3 seasons, including screenplays and cutscenes for Ape Tower Defense

Lead Screenwriter at Goldberg Creative

January 1, 2023 - Present

Lead screenwriter for Playtika's Caesars Slots and Bingo Blitz YouTube channels; collaborated with IPs including Garfield, American Idol, and Betty Boop; developed long-form narratives, episodic scripts, and promotional scripts; coordinated with animation and design teams to ensure scripts matched visuals and gameplay.

Lead Screenwriter at Happy Juice Games

January 1, 2021 - Present

Wrote and edited the first three seasons of 'Lost in Play', including screenplays and cutscenes; collaborated with art and gameplay teams to ensure narrative consistency.

Screenwriter at Rival Rides (Argarium)

January 1, 2021 - Present

Created background stories and copy for advertising materials for Rival Rides by Argarium.

Writer/Story Designer at Mad Brain Games

January 1, 2017 - Present

Wrote the Word Farm Adventure; created first seasons of the game’s screenplays and cutscenes.

Screenwriter at Very Old Studios

January 1, 2023 - Present

Wrote the first three seasons of Apex Tower Defense, including screenplays and cutscenes.

Screenwriter at Lost in Play - Happy Juice Games

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Wrote the first seasons of the screenplays and cutscenes; contributed to narrative design and dialogue.

Screenwriter at Very Studio / Very O Studios

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Wrote scripts and cutscenes for Ape Tower Defense; contributed to concept development and writing.

Lead Screenwriter at Playtika (Caesars Slots & Bingo Blitz YouTube channels)

January 1, 2023 - Present

Lead screenwriter for Caesars Slots and Bingo Blitz YouTube channels, collaborating with IPs including Garfield, American Idol, and Betty Boop.

Screenwriter and Director at HOT Israeli Cable Network

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Screenwriter and director for the 10-episode thriller Runaway (2017-2019).

Lead Screenwriter at OMG, I'm a Robot! (Feature)

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Lead screenwriter for a 90-minute award-winning feature; oversaw narrative development.

Screenwriter at Word Farm Adventure - Mad Brain Games

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Wrote the first seasons of the screenplays and cutscenes.

Screenwriter at Pizza Blast Match 3 - Ilyon

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Wrote the first season, including screenplays and cutscenes.

Screenwriter at Apes Tower Defense - Very Studios

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Wrote the first three seasons, including screenplays and cutscenes.

Screenwriter and Director at Goldberg Creative

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Polish-Israeli screenwriter and director; wrote and directed the award-winning 90-minute feature 'OMG, I’m a Robot!'; led narrative design for TV, video games, and branding projects.

Screenwriter at HOT (Israel) Cable Network

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Wrote the 10-episode TV series 'Runaway' (2017-2019).

Screenwriter at Argarium / Lost in Play

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Created backstory and copywriter for ads; contributed to 'Rival Rides' (2021).

Screenwriter at Mad Brain Games

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Wrote the first seasons of Word Farm Adventure (2017) and Pizza Blast Match 3 (2016); developed cutscenes.

Screenwriter at Ilyon (Pizza Blast Match 3)

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Wrote the first seasons; screenplays and cutscenes.

Screenwriter / Narrative Designer at Lost in Play - Happy Juice Games

January 1, 2021 - Present

Designed and edited parts of the narratives for games.

Background Story Creator / Copywriter at Word Farm Adventure - Mad Brain Games

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Created background story and copy for adverts; wrote early seasons for various games.

Writer at Pizza Blast Match 3 - Lyon

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Wrote the first season, including screenplays and cutscenes.

Writer / Narrative Developer at Apes Tower Defense - Very Studios

January 1, 2023 - Present

Wrote the first 3 seasons, including screenplays and cutscenes.

Screenwriter / Director at Goldberg Creative

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Screenwriter and director for the award-winning 90-minute feature OMG, I’m a Robot! (2014-2016).