I’m excited (and a bit bittersweet) to share my latest project, “Sleeping Dog.” This fan film marks the end of an era for me—a final chapter after nearly 9 years of creating with Unreal Engine. Over the past year, I’ve faced a rough patch with unemployment and global layoffs that really shook me to the core. Despite all that, I’ve been powered by passion and resilience, and this film stands as a testament to the journey, struggles, and breakthroughs along the way.
I also want to take a moment to thank The_M0ss_Man and PresumptivePanda. Your engagement and support on my previous posts meant more than words can say. I know it’s part of your role, but your encouragement helped me push through many tough times. Now, as I turn the page and search for a new direction, I carry that support with me as fuel for future adventures.
“Sleeping Dog” isn’t just another project—it’s a reflection of the highs and lows of a creative life in a challenging world. I’m stepping away from filmmaking in this traditional sense to explore new horizons. I hope that after nearly a decade of hard work with Unreal, I’ve earned a little spotlight within this amazing community. Thank you all for being part of this journey, and here’s to the next chapter.
It truly touches my heart that you remember all of our interactions over the years. I know it may seem that we have this “duty” to interact and encourage but it is more than that. There are so many things I wish I could encourage and support because watching young artists like yourself bloom and grow is what really helps me through a lot personally.
Just observing how far you’ve come over the years really makes my heart swell especially since you never fail to disappoint. Again with the choreography of the fights and environmental details, you bring forth a great storytelling aspect to your cinematics. Sleeping Dogs was also an amazing game that I feel like some people overlook given its age now. Seeing someone like you making fan content warms my heart!
As always, keep up the amazing work and don’t hesitate to tag me in future showcases. I’d love to follow along with your content!
