Hi, I’m Silas Dunn, a dynamic writer and narrative designer focused on immersive, character-driven stories for film and interactive media. I craft high-stakes, emotionally complex narratives and dialogue-driven experiences, blending gritty action with intrigue and deeply developed characters. I’m passionate about exploring player choice and character development in interactive environments, and I thrive on collaborating with production teams to build immersive worlds. As the founder of Mass Upset Pictures, I create award-winning short films and lead projects like Black Mirage and Collector, exploring themes of identity, societal corruption, and dystopian futures. I’m driven by bold storytelling that blends action, suspense, and strong character arcs, and I’m always looking for ways to push narrative boundaries across film and interactive formats.

Silas Dunn

Hi, I’m Silas Dunn, a dynamic writer and narrative designer focused on immersive, character-driven stories for film and interactive media. I craft high-stakes, emotionally complex narratives and dialogue-driven experiences, blending gritty action with intrigue and deeply developed characters. I’m passionate about exploring player choice and character development in interactive environments, and I thrive on collaborating with production teams to build immersive worlds. As the founder of Mass Upset Pictures, I create award-winning short films and lead projects like Black Mirage and Collector, exploring themes of identity, societal corruption, and dystopian futures. I’m driven by bold storytelling that blends action, suspense, and strong character arcs, and I’m always looking for ways to push narrative boundaries across film and interactive formats.

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Hi, I’m Silas Dunn, a dynamic writer and narrative designer focused on immersive, character-driven stories for film and interactive media. I craft high-stakes, emotionally complex narratives and dialogue-driven experiences, blending gritty action with intrigue and deeply developed characters. I’m passionate about exploring player choice and character development in interactive environments, and I thrive on collaborating with production teams to build immersive worlds.

As the founder of Mass Upset Pictures, I create award-winning short films and lead projects like Black Mirage and Collector, exploring themes of identity, societal corruption, and dystopian futures. I’m driven by bold storytelling that blends action, suspense, and strong character arcs, and I’m always looking for ways to push narrative boundaries across film and interactive formats.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Narrative Designer at Mass Upset Pictures
January 1, 2022 - Present
Developed compelling stories and interactive narrative elements for a variety of indie film projects. Focused on creating storylines, dialogue, and engaging characters within narrative-driven action films. Worked closely with development teams to ensure story coherence, character development, and immersive world-building.
Creator/Writer/Director at Black Mirage
January 1, 2024 - Present
A cyberpunk-inspired narrative-driven ongoing web-series that explores themes of identity, societal corruption, and dystopian futures.
Writer, Director, Producer at Collector
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
An action-packed narrative about a driver who becomes entangled in a criminal conspiracy. Developed the plot, character motivations, and intense dialogue for an emotionally gripping short film. Translated these storytelling techniques into game narrative work, with a focus on action and suspense-driven storytelling.

Education

Writing For Film & Television at Academy of Art University – San Francisco, CA
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026

Qualifications

Panelist
January 1, 2024 - March 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services