I am a writer with a lifelong passion for storytelling in literature, film, and video games. I bring a positive, approachable approach to collaboration and a strong focus on storytelling that resonates with players and readers. My goal is to craft engaging narratives across film, TV, theatre, and interactive media. I enjoy shaping both the big-picture narrative and in-game text, and I thrive in collaborative environments with directors, designers, and actors.

Mazen Haggag

I am a writer with a lifelong passion for storytelling in literature, film, and video games. I bring a positive, approachable approach to collaboration and a strong focus on storytelling that resonates with players and readers. My goal is to craft engaging narratives across film, TV, theatre, and interactive media. I enjoy shaping both the big-picture narrative and in-game text, and I thrive in collaborative environments with directors, designers, and actors.

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I am a writer with a lifelong passion for storytelling in literature, film, and video games. I bring a positive, approachable approach to collaboration and a strong focus on storytelling that resonates with players and readers.

My goal is to craft engaging narratives across film, TV, theatre, and interactive media. I enjoy shaping both the big-picture narrative and in-game text, and I thrive in collaborative environments with directors, designers, and actors.

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Language

Arabic
Advanced
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Narrative Lead at Ethereal Studios
September 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Lead the game's narrative direction for Gift of the Gods, coordinating between narrative and broader teams, reviewing scripts and art briefs, and providing constructive feedback to refine storytelling and player experience.
Narrative Designer at Ethereal Studios
May 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Wrote in-game text including dialogue, tutorials and lore; collaborated with design and art teams to align narrative with gameplay and visuals; designed gameplay elements to support the story.
Contributor at The Imaginary Engine Review
November 1, 2025 - Present
Contributed an in-depth article about the game Horse Master for an issue focused on Interactive Fiction.
Contributor at Startmenu
April 1, 2025 - Present
Wrote features for a game journalism site, building a portfolio and contributing to site-wide events.
Content Writer at Boundless Holidays
December 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote tour itineraries and site copy for a travel company, focusing on authentic cultural experiences.
Writer at Siwa Films
October 1, 2024 - Present
Worked on It Came… at a Bad Time! (Short Film in Pre-Production); served as the sole scriptwriter for the project.
Script Shadow at See Saw Films
July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Shadowed Emmy-winning writer Will Smith on the set of Slow Horses; learned on-set procedures and on-set collaboration between director, writer and script supervisor, applying these practices to own work.

Education

Master's degree in Scriptwriting at University of East Anglia
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
Bachelor's degree English Literature and Creative Writing at University of East Anglia
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
A Level at Kesgrave High School
September 1, 2018 - May 1, 2020

Qualifications

Interactive fiction writing course
January 24, 2026 - February 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services