Ken Thain

Creative Producer & Narrative Leader in Gaming

About

Ken Thain is a creative producer and narrative leader in gaming with a career spanning real-time cinematic innovation, AAA interactive storytelling, full-game narrative direction, award-winning VR productions, and emerging AI/XR experiences.

Career Journey

Machinima Era — Pioneering Real-Time Cinematics

Under the moniker 3DFilmmaker, Ken became an early pioneer of real-time cinematic storytelling, creating award-winning machinima including Rebel vs Thug, produced for Fine Arts Militia featuring Chuck D.

BioWare Era — Real-Time Cinematics in AAA RPGs

Recruited by BioWare for his real-time storytelling innovations, Ken evolved from lead cinematic designer to Cinematic Director, shaping the cinematic and emotional identity of franchises like Mass Effect and Dragon Age: Origins.

Games Era — Full Narrative Leadership

At EA/Motive, Ken expanded into full narrative ownership as Narrative Director on Star Wars Battlefront II, collaborating with Lucasfilm to shape a campaign now considered part of Star Wars canon.

VR Era — Award-Winning Immersive Narrative Production

In VR, Ken produced acclaimed projects including FREEDIVER: Triton Down, Doom 3: VR Edition, Dino Hab (VR Game of the Year), and served as Executive Producer on Journey to Foundation, overseeing the full production of the Asimov-inspired VR narrative adventure.

AI/XR Era — Adaptive Narrative Futures

Today, Ken explores AI/XR systems for responsive, adaptive storytelling—continuing his lifelong focus on advancing interactive narrative.

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Email: contact@3dfilmmaker.com

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