Jobs Roundup: April 2023 | Tanya DePass joins Monolith Productions as senior writer
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Monolith Productions has hired game developer Tanya DePass as senior writer. DePass will assist with the narrative development of the studio's upcoming Wonder Woman title in her new role.
Her career experience includes founding and serving as the director of I Need Diverse Games. In addition, she has served as the creator and creative director of the tabletop RPG Into The Mother Lands. DePass is also a co-developer of the Fifth Season RPG, based on N.K Jemisin's Broken Earth trilogy.
Her game credits include Far Cry 6, Boyfriend Dungeon, and John Wick Hex.
"Ok, enough vague-booking. I've accepted a position at [Monolith Productions] as a senior writer on [the Wonder Woman game] starting next month!" she said in her announcement.
Kristy Scanlan has been appointed as Saffronic's senior vice president of business development.
Scanlan will work on expanding the multimedia firm's animation and games operations.
She brings with her experience that includes a ten-year stint as vice president of business development of animations and games at Technicolor. Scanlan also served as head of production at Threshold Entertainment for ten years.
"I am thrilled to be reuniting with many of my past colleagues from Technicolor, after accomplishing so much during our decade of collaboration, to embark on this new adventure with Saffronic," said Scanlan.
Mark Darrah, former executive producer
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