About
Ren is a Scotland-based creative currently studying for their MSc in Technical Art and VFX at Abertay University. After graduating with a 2:1 in Computer Arts in 2024, they specialise in Screenwriting, Narrative Design, Video Editing, and Production.
In December of '25, Ren completed their Limit Break mentorship in Narrative Writing and Screenwriting. Returning in May '26 to start a new mentorship in Narrative Design.
NEoN Digital Arts prized Ren with the Award for Representation for Nightfell in '24.
Experience
May 2025
Video Editor, Intern
Uppertunity
Primary role was in filming and video production for the client's website and social media content.
2022 - Present
Discord Admin, Volunteer
Silly Little Thoughts
Admin for a server of nearly 2000 members.
2022 - 2023
Barista / Waitress, Part-Time
Abertay University
I worked at the university owned cafe / coffee shop over a contract term working alongside my studies in third year.
Education
2025 -
MSc Technical Art and VFX
Abertay University
2020 - 2024
BA (Hons) Computer Arts, 2:1
Abertay University
2017-2020
HND Computer Arts & Design
Dundee and Angus College
Studying toward my Master's with Abertay, diving more into the technical side of games to improve my understanding of the fuller pipeline for production.
I gained a foundation across 2D and 3D art pipelines, before specialising in Production and Screenwriting whilst on the 2D track in my 3rd and 4th year of studying.
During my time at D&A, I graduated during the pandemic, specialising in 2D and graphic design.
Awards & Achievements
Ongoing
Mentorship in Narrative
Limit Break
2025
Mentorship in Narrative & Screenwriting
Limit Break
2025
Best Itch Page Award
GJL Judging Panel
2024
Award for Representation
NEoN Digital Arts
2022
DARE Academy Finalist
Abertay University
Returning Mentee from 2025, continuing a mentoship in Narrative with Mentor Theo Priestley.
Six-month Mentorship in Narrative Design and Screenwriting with Mentor Gavin Spoors.
Mewdy Miso won the award for Best Itch Page, after being judged by the GJL professionals panel for the Game Jam Parade Spring Jam 2025.
For my 4th year honours project whilst at Abertay University. Nightfell, an LGBTQ+ screenplay, was awarded for diversity and representation.
During my 1st year of studying, I worked with the team behind Forest Tails as the game trailer creator.