Beyond the Script was a national hybrid program led by Western Sydney’s creative community at Arts & Cultural Exchange (ACE), bringing together emerging writers, filmmakers, gamers, and storytellers to explore interactive storytelling.
Across three Game Jam weekends in March 2026, participants developed narrative game design skills using tools such as Ink, Twine and Bitsy, guided by professional game-makers from Serenade Games. The program focused on collaboration, experimentation, and prototyping playable story experiences.
Participants presented their work at a public showcase livestreamed from ACE Parramatta, with selected projects going on to feature in the 2026 experimental games showcase ALT: Ex as part of Powerhouse’s annual games festival ALT: GAMES.
