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I am a visionary game developer and VFX artist with 5+ years of cross-disciplinary experience in cinematic storytelling, PC and console games, and AAA-level real-time production. I’ve led both independent and studio-scale projects, and I’m passionate about emotion-driven, immersive experiences. As founder of Pineapple Games, I direct creative vision and production for original IP like UNEXPECTED: Cry of the Wild, shepherding cinematic visuals, gameplay systems, and a collaborative team of artists, programmers, and performers to deliver compelling, high-quality experiences on PC and mobile.…I am a visionary game developer and VFX artist with 5+ years of cross-disciplinary experience in cinematic storytelling, PC and console games, and AAA-level real-time production. I’ve led both independent and studio-scale projects, and I’m passionate about emotion-driven, immersive experiences. As founder of Pineapple Games, I direct creative vision and production for original IP like UNEXPECTED: Cry of the Wild, shepherding cinematic visuals, gameplay systems, and a collaborative team of artists, programmers, and performers to deliver compelling, high-quality experiences on PC and mobile.

Vansh Hotchhandani

Game Developer, Visual Effects Artist, Creative Director, +3

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I am a visionary game developer and VFX artist with 5+ years of cross-disciplinary experience in cinematic storytelling, PC and console games, and AAA-level real-time production. I’ve led both independent and studio-scale projects, and I’m passionate about emotion-driven, immersive experiences. As founder of Pineapple Games, I direct creative vision and production for original IP like UNEXPECTED: Cry of the Wild, shepherding cinematic visuals, gameplay systems, and a collaborative team of artists, programmers, and performers to deliver compelling, high-quality experiences on PC and mobile.…I am a visionary game developer and VFX artist with 5+ years of cross-disciplinary experience in cinematic storytelling, PC and console games, and AAA-level real-time production. I’ve led both independent and studio-scale projects, and I’m passionate about emotion-driven, immersive experiences. As founder of Pineapple Games, I direct creative vision and production for original IP like UNEXPECTED: Cry of the Wild, shepherding cinematic visuals, gameplay systems, and a collaborative team of artists, programmers, and performers to deliver compelling, high-quality experiences on PC and mobile.

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I am a visionary game developer and VFX artist with 5+ years of cross-disciplinary experience in cinematic storytelling, PC and console games, and AAA-level real-time production. I’ve led both independent and studio-scale projects, and I’m passionate about emotion-driven, immersive experiences.

As founder of Pineapple Games, I direct creative vision and production for original IP like UNEXPECTED: Cry of the Wild, shepherding cinematic visuals, gameplay systems, and a collaborative team of artists, programmers, and performers to deliver compelling, high-quality experiences on PC and mobile.

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Work Experience

Founder / Game Director at Pineapple Games

January 1, 2019 - Present

Founded an independent studio focused on original game IP and cinematic experiences. Directed the full development of UNEXPECTED: Cry of the Wild, a survival RPG built in Unreal Engine with custom mechanics, dynamic cinematics, and procedural storytelling. Produced and published multiple hyper-casual mobile games for Android/iOS. Managed a distributed team of artists, programmers, musicians, and voice actors. Created pitch decks, funding proposals, and led negotiations with publishers and VCs.

Founder / Game Director at Pineapple Games

January 1, 2019 - Present

Founded independent studio focusing on original game IP and cinematic VFX, world-building; led development of UN EXPECTED: Cryo of the Wild survival RPG built in Unreal Engine with custom mechanics, dynamic cinematic storytelling, and production pipelines. Produced and published hyper-casual mobile games for Android/iOS. Managed distributed team of artists, programmers, musicians, and voice actors; created pitch decks and funding proposals and negotiated with publishers and VCs.

VFX Artist / Cinematic Developer at Freelance & In-House Projects

January 1, 2018 - Present

Built advanced visual sequences using Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Adobe After Effects for trailers, intros, and in-game cutscenes. Delivered complex After Effects compositing and FX pipelines across various indie and commercial projects. Simulated realistic environments, particles, water, and dynamic lighting for real-time rendering. Integrated VFX and animation with narrative pacing using Unreal Sequencer and camera systems.

VFX Artist / Cinematic Developer at Self-Employed / Freelance & In-House Projects

January 1, 2018 - Present

Built advanced visual sequences using Cinema 4D, Redshift, and After Effects for trailers, intros, in-game cutscenes; delivered complex After Effects compositing and FX pipelines; simulated realistic environments with particles, water and dynamic lighting for real-time rendering; integrated VFX and animation with narrative pacing using Unreal Sequencer and camera systems.