Ollie Oxenfree
Frontmatter
The scene, barksheet and character bio were entries to ELVTR’s 2024 Game Writing Contest. The judges were Adrian Ropp (Lead Narrative Design, formerly at Avalanche Software) and Adam Dolin (Senior Writer & Narrative Designer, formerly at Santa Monica Studio and Guerilla Games)
The submission placed Runner-Up, reaching top 10 out of 50.
PROMPT: In a post-apocalyptic world, society has begun to rebuild. A young engineer is tasked with restoring a key piece of technology that could help humanity thrive again. However, this technology can also be weaponized. CHALLENGE: Write a scene between the engineer and another character in the style of a video game cinematic, showcasing their differing perspectives and the underlying tension.
Logline
Siblings Ollie and Finn set out to solve the mystery of how their fellow “Inklings” – “people of the ink” from the storybook dimension — switched places with half of the world’s children.
Writing Samples
A young technician and her robotic dog chase a lead on her missing brother, uncovering something far stranger in an old woman's house. A cinematic quest moment that blends dark humor, visual spectacle, and a major turning point.
Barks with VO direction, triggers, and firing conditions across stealth, combat, puzzle-solving, and AFK moments.
Comprehensive character bio covering psychology, voice systems, relationship dynamics, moral framework, and formative backstory.