Polydina Flynt (Michael Benson) is an interdisciplinary writer and artist exploring narrative, identity, and creative culture across literature, screen, and interactive media. His work focuses on immersive storytelling and the psychology of creation, often merging narrative experimentation with visual and experiential design. Across more than three decades of independent and collaborative practice, he has authored fiction and zines, developed screenwriting projects, and contributed to animation, video art, and indie game development—blurring the boundary between literature and interactive art.

Michael Benson

Polydina Flynt (Michael Benson) is an interdisciplinary writer and artist exploring narrative, identity, and creative culture across literature, screen, and interactive media. His work focuses on immersive storytelling and the psychology of creation, often merging narrative experimentation with visual and experiential design. Across more than three decades of independent and collaborative practice, he has authored fiction and zines, developed screenwriting projects, and contributed to animation, video art, and indie game development—blurring the boundary between literature and interactive art.

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Polydina Flynt (Michael Benson) is an interdisciplinary writer and artist exploring narrative, identity, and creative culture across literature, screen, and interactive media. His work focuses on immersive storytelling and the psychology of creation, often merging narrative experimentation with visual and experiential design.

Across more than three decades of independent and collaborative practice, he has authored fiction and zines, developed screenwriting projects, and contributed to animation, video art, and indie game development—blurring the boundary between literature and interactive art.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder, BG Arthouse Studio at BG Arthouse Studio
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Creative direction for hybrid art and narrative projects, spanning world-building, interactive storytelling, and video game demos.
Digital Space Designer
January 1, 2021 - Present
Develops animation, web, and interactive designs integrating sketches, Python, JavaScript, and spatial-narrative design principles.
Author & Screenwriter
January 1, 1999 - Present
Freelance and self-published writer producing fiction, non-fiction, and screenwriting projects. Writes cultural criticism, creative essays, and reviews for film and television, with multiple callbacks and professional interest for TV pilots and stage plays.
Writer and digital artist at self
March 15, 1998 - Present
Art & Design (Independent practice) at Polydina Flynt
January 1, 1993 - Present
Independent practice uniting storytelling, visual design, and art direction. Collaborates with filmmakers, developers, and illustrators to bring narrative-driven projects to life.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Arts (Creative Writing & Screenwriting) at Whitireia Polytechnic, Wellington
January 11, 2008 - March 14, 2011
Diploma of Art & Creativity (Hons: degree-level) at The Learning Connexion, Lower Hutt
January 11, 2011 - March 14, 2013
Certificate in Television, Theatre & Radio at Aoraki Polytechnic, Dunedin
January 11, 2000 - November 14, 2000
Diploma of Art and Creativity (Hons) at The Learning Connexion, Lower Hutt
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Applied Arts at Whitireia Polytechnic, Wellington
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Certificate in Television, Theatre & Radio at Aoraki Polytechnic, Dunedin
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Mentorship Award — NZ Society of Authors
January 1, 2012 - March 14, 2026
Mentorship Award — NZ Society of Authors (with Barbara Else)
January 1, 2012 - July 21, 2026
Literacy Training — Literacy Aotearoa (tutoring adults with literacy difficulties)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001

Industry Experience

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