Dublin, Ireland (November , 2023) — Acclaimed production company Zanzibar Films has partnered with writer-director Brian Rossney and his visual effects outfit Red Spider Studios to adapt Rossney’s original sci-fi screenplay “Ours” into a video game franchise.
Leveraging initial development funding from Screen Ireland and Animation Ireland, Rossney will lead efforts to transform his independently conceived screenplay into an immersive first person shooter game. Zanzibar Films owner Edwina Forkin has greenlit this pioneering entertainment venture to mark the company’s ambitious expansion into interactive video game publishing and development.
“We instantly recognized ‘Ours’ aligned creative vision makes the ideal first gaming franchise for Zanzibar Films as we grow our slate,” said a company representative. “Brian’s screenplay lends itself perfectly to interactive adaptation and multi-media world-building.”
In addition to co-developing the video game, Zanzibar has its sights set on wider franchise development including a scripted television adaption of the rich “Ours” universe.
“If passion and imagination signal success, the rich ‘Ours’ multiverse Brian has conceived resonates powerfully across formats,” said Forkin. “We’re thrilled to partner translating his original vision to gamers and viewers.”
Zanzibar Films looks forward to sharing more news on the video game and television development of “Ours” in the coming months.
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