From MIFA’s new XR&Games area, three-time Oscar-winning production company Passion Pictures has announced that it is working with Hyper Luminal Games to develop a new video game adaptation of the studio’s animated short “The Day I Became a Bird.”
Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker and Passion co-founder Andrew Ruhmann, “The Day I Became a Bird” is based on Ingrid Chabert and Guridi’s book of the same name. The story follows a boy who transforms into a bird to win the love of a girl in his class.
In the game adaptation, which is exhibiting an early version in the XR&Games area, players will follow a similar narrative aimed at creating a “warm gaming experience”.
Says Lucy Friar, Managing Director of Passion Games Diversity, “At Passion, both our games and original IP teams have grown over the past five years with increasing crossover, so taking our knowledge of both and creating this game with Hyper Luminal Games is a natural progression. This is a landmark moment for us as a team and as a company to finally see one of our original films evolve into an immersive interactive experience.”
Ruhmann says the project “presents us with a unique way to explore stories and find new ways to connect with players on a deeper emotional level.”
“We are thrilled to bring such a beautiful story to the gaming community and to find this story a perfect home on our publishing label Little Nook,” added Rob Madden, co-founder and creative director of Hyper Luminal Games.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Hyper Luminal develops colorful indie games such as “Pine Hearts,” “Cloud Jumper” and “Big Crown.”