Abubakar Salim
Surgent Studios
Abubakar Salim is the CEO and Creative Director at Surgent Studios.
A BAFTA nominated actor, Salim has recently starred as ‘Father’ in Ridley Scott’s 10 part sci-fi drama series RAISED BY WOLVES, which premiered on HBO Max. His work in games spans Blizzard’s World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, and Assassin’s Creed: Origins in which he played Bayek.
In 2020 Salim was chosen as one of BAFTA's Breakthrough Brits and was revealed at the London Games Festival as one of eight industry faces of Games London Ensemble. He is also in HBO’s House of the Dragon, in which he plays Alyn of Hull.z
Abubakar Salim is speaking at the following session/s
Finding Your Path: The Road from Actor to CEO
Join us for an intimate fireside chat with Abubakar Salim, the visionary founder of Surgent Studios where a provocative idea has blossomed into a new horror game: Dead Take. Abu will recount his journey starting off as an actor, becoming a recognised voice actor and then starting his own game studio, as well as exploring the challenges and joys of bringing your dream to life.
Whether you're a game developer or a performer, this session promises to inspire your creative journey.
Hosted by: Inel Tomlinson, Actor, Comedian & Presenter
Session Takeaway
- Learn how to shift your skillset - launching an idea, handling challenges, growing a team, and fostering creativity
- Discover how personal experiences shape your storytelling voice
- Be inspired - find your voice and discover the power of storytelling in gaming
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