The art of adaptation has long been a part of filmmaking. Our screening of the Japanese film The Exit 8, based on the 2023 bestselling video game, begs the question: how does the craft of storytelling in videogames translate from the small to the very big screen?

This panel discussion brings together video game developers and enthusiasts as well as filmmakers to explore the nuances and challenges of adapting videogame storytelling for cinema audiences.

The Exit 8 will screen on Fri 20 February in Light House 1 at 22.15.