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Jamie Johns / Mana / BlackManaBurning

Writer – Co-Director

Jamie Johns is a veteran storyteller and editor who has spent over 15 years honing their craft in dozens of roles and across several artistic mediums as both an independent creator and within the traditional publishing sphere.

Whether it’s helping others to elevate their stories or spending countless hours laboring over their own, there’s nothing Jamie finds more satisfying than creating something people can connect with on a deeply human level.

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Adele

Co-Director

Adele is passionate about character-rich stories like Va-11 Hall-A, Fire Emblem, Metal Gear Solid, and Persona. A massive fighting game fan, Adele also enjoys thrashing opponents in Tekken, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Guilty Gear, and Street Fighter 6.
Marco Salamida

Composer

Marco Salamida is an Italy-based composer and MFA graduate of the renowned Film Scoring Academy of Europe. He strives to bring a fresh, modern aesthetic with his masterful digital mockups that tantalize the ears of listeners, taking inspiration from composers from around the globe like Hans Zimmer, John Powell, Horiyuki Sawano, and Yoko Shimomura.

Marco has trained alongside Hollywood composers Christopher Young, Mikolai Stroinski, Conrad Pope, and Andy Hill, among others, and is elated to be bringing the music of Unmasked Truths: Shattered Dreams to life alongside the live performers of Vienna’s Synchron Stage.

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Lorna Van der Stighelen

Lead Environment Concept Artist

Lorna Van der Stighelen is Founder and Director of Little Thistle Studios Ltd., specializing in Concept Art, Illustration, Game Art, and Art Direction. She earned her BDes(Hons) Degree in Animation from Dundee University (2016), and underwent PGDE Art and Design teacher training at Glasgow University. Lorna has worked professionally in the creative field for 7+ years, including on Doctor Who Worlds Apart as the Senior Artist, and as an Art Lead for Game Doctor Ltd.

While pursuing her career, Lorna developed a passion for mental health and compassion in leadership. She has a COSCA certificate in counseling skills from the University of the Highlands and Islands, as well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Pluralistic Counselling from Abertay University.

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Ram

Concept Artist

Ram is a UK-based illustrator and visual development artist who has been working on designing environments for Unmasked Truths. He’s worked as a freelancer since his teens, and there’s nothing he enjoys more than participating in collaborative projects, from video game development to fanzines.

He also cannot be killed, and will not die of natural causes, which is always a bonus.

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Karin Elisa

Lead Character Artist

Karin is a freelance illustrator currently living in Indonesia. Growing up in a family that highly values the arts, she was constantly surrounded by everything writing, music, drawing, and design. While she originally pursued a career in graphic design, she eventually switched to illustrating–and the rest is history.

When she’s not fangirling over and making fun doodles of her favorite characters, Karin practices her new sewing skills and nurtures a growing passion for doll face-up painting.

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Scalvy

Character Designer, Sprite Colorist

Scalvy is the mastermind behind the design of the cast members for Unmasked Truths: Shattered Dreams. She began her freelance illustrating career in her early teens and has since worked on a diverse range of projects over the past six years.

From personal endeavors to collaborations with YouTubers and larger organizations, Scalvy has skillfully developed an atmospheric, soft, and ethereal style that beautifully combines her love for storytelling with her eye for design.

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Sera_Phiel

Promo & Thumbnail Artist
Chris Pearce

Principal 3D Environment Artist

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Omar

Correction Artist

Omar boasts more than 12 years of video game industry and development experience including work done on a DC Comics game and in conjunction with several indie startups. His greatest wish is to create new worlds brimming with amazing stories and evocative experiences…

… and to accumulate enough job experience points that he can upgrade his “lifting” skill from “over 3x your body weight” to “over 4x your body weight”.
Cecilia Johansson

Environment Artist / Level Designer

Cecilia Johansson is a Swedish environment artist and level designer currently residing in the Netherlands. She aims to create a whimsical environment for Unmasked Truths: Shattered Dreams that spirits players away on an unforgettable adventure just like in the magical forest maps she enjoys designing in her free time.

Never one to turn down a warm cup of tea, Cecilia delights in cool, colorful fall weather and can frequently be found exploring nature with her canine companion, Bob.

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Samantha Botha Gerber

Environment Artist / Level Designer

Samantha Botha Gerber is an artist specializing in level design and building engaging, thoughtful environments. She enjoys creating immersive worlds for players and, aside from her work on Unmasked Truths: Shattered Dreams, is also solo developing her own game with a map that’s brimming with lore she’s excited for players to one day discover.

When she’s not building new worlds for players to explore, Samatha enjoys spending time out in nature, among animals, and gardening.
Andra Moisescu

Concept Artist

Andra Moisescu studied game art at Worcester University. She has been freelancing for more than three years and previously worked as an experienced concept artist and illustrator at Reality+ on the Doctor Who Worlds Apart card game.

In her free time, Andra loves working on personal projects and gaming, and always does her best to keep her beloved plants alive.

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Trish

Social Media Manager

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Sasha Blore

Social Media Manager & Marketing

Sasha Blore operates Small Print Productions, a company specializing in content creation, sound design, video editing, and social media management. She works with a wide variety of media including short films, YouTube videos, and audio dramas like Radioverse, Call of the Flame, and Uncharted: The Hidden Kingdom.

While Sasha finds it difficult to enjoy nature thanks to a tree sap allergy that has her running in terror from the tree she fears most, not even a sticky sappy forest could keep her away from either her grandmother’s chicken in white sauce or Lara Croft as portrayed on the big screen by Angelina Jolie.

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Cam

Programmer
Eladio Loredo Yanez

Production Assistant

Eladio Loredo Yanez is a writer and editor currently enrolled in Southern New Hampshire University’s Creative Writing program.

An avid gamer whose extensive list of favorites include titles from Yakuza, Metal Gear, Kill The Past, Pathologic, Shin Megami Tensei, and Fire Emblem, Eladio is excited to be part of the team bringing Unmasked Truths: Shattered Dreams to life.

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Joel Collins

Australian Language Consultant

Joel Collins is an Australian book and comic writer who has crafted nearly two dozen volumes of work in the last decade alone. When he’s not creating fun and amazing worlds for his original characters to adventure in, he’s often leading players through fantastical tales as a Dungeon Master.

Some of his favorite shows, book series, and games include The Three Stooges, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Berserk, Persona 4: Golden, Transformers, and Warhammer 40k.
Katherine Davis

Production Assistant

Katherine Davis is a professional chaperone and devoted minion to World☆Class kitty-kitty, Bibi :3 Always jumping from hobby to hobby, her favorite artistic pursuits are sewing the frilliest of dresses and anime character design.

Her idea of self care is curling up with a cup of tea to watch the latest bloody horror movie. She has been not-so-subtly described by those closest to her as “cringe.”

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Austin Lund

Production Assistant

Austin Lund enjoys many creative pursuits, be it with his slice-of-life fantasy writing, drawing, or beguiling his players as a Dungeon Master in D&D for over a decade. He also maintains an ever-growing collection of handpainted minis, and is always ready to face off against other players in a rousing game of MTG.

Some of Austin’s favorite game series include Harvest Moon, Legend of Zelda, Fire Emblem, Octopath Traveler, and Persona, with favorite writers including Tamora Pierce and Philip Pullman.
Manny & Quinn

On-Site Digital Environment Team

Manny & Quinn play an essential role as the design team’s quality assurance members. Flesh and blood people have a hard time observing and interacting with digital space, so Manny & Quinn provide workflow support by running about the map performing day-to-day tasks like capturing images from precarious heights and testing the toilets deep in dark and dangerous dungeons.

Their ultimate goal? Ensure Unmasked Truths: Shattered Dreams is an unforgettable experience for its players.
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Joe Zieja

Casting & Voice Director Voice of “Interviewer”

Joe Zieja brings over 20 years of experience both behind the mic and as a voice acting teacher to the project. He’s an author (Epic Failure Trilogy) and ex-USAF officer with numerous voiceover roles in gaming including Claude Von Riegan (Fire Emblem Three Houses), Cesar (Just Cause 4 ), Fox McCloud (Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins), Achilles (Fate/Apocrypha), and countless more across anime and other media.

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John Montoya

Sound Engineer (LemonToast Media Group) VO Production Supervisor

From a homeless hopeful to being a full-time multi-award-winning studio owner, John Montoya is co-owner of film and multimedia post-production services company LemonToast Media Group based in California and possesses over a decade of experience coordinating with multinational teams as an audio producer and sound engineer specializing in voiceover production and audio post-production.

As a dialog editor, he’s worked on games like Honkai: Star Rail, Octopath Traveler II, Madden 24, Persona 3 Reload, and many more. He’s also a voice actor, casting director, and audio historian/archivist.

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Jonathon Ha

Voiceover Notetaker

Jonathon Ha is a Korean-American actor based in Los Angeles. His experiences playing music both across the United States and abroad are what first ignited his love of performing, and his creative passions have led him along a career path spanning film production, editing in the Kpop industry, voice acting, and more.

Knowing that his tireless work and pushing the boundaries will help pave the way for future Asian-American actors, Jonathon is proud to bring his unique experiences and culture to every project he works on.

He recently starred in his first leading anime role as Tsukasa Akeuraji (Medalist).

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Ace Luke

Assistant Dialogue Editor (LemonToast Media Group)

Ace Luke is an audio designer and composer who is delighted to assist as a dialogue editor for Unmasked Truths. She was selected as a Scholar for the International Game Developers Association Foundation’s Virtual Exchange Program in 2022.

Ace recently worked on Stormgate with the audio team at Frost Giant Studios, and previously interned with Double Fine. Her ultimate goal is to assist in the creation of transformative works in the gaming medium. Some of her favorite games include Journey, Paper Mario, Persona 4, and Fear and Hunger 2: Termina.

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Eliana Zebro

Assistant Dialogue Editor (LemonToast Media Group)

Eliana Zebro is an audio professional who has worked as an Audio Director, Voice Director, Casting Director, Dialogue Editor, Sound Designer, and more within the entertainment industry.

They have worked on multiple major titles, including Persona 3 Reload, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, NieR Re[in]carnation, and others.

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Cherami Leigh

Voice of “Sophia Alexandra”

Cherami Leigh breathes life into her performances and the countless characters she’s voiced during her career spanning decades. From cult classic anime like Sailor Moon (Sailor Venus / Minako Aino) to modern gaming favorites like Tears of the Kingdom (Queen Sonia), Cherami brings love and light to her fans across media.

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Casey Mongillo

Voice of “Ashe Buckley”

During their nearly 20-year career, Casey Mongillo has amassed a long list of voiceover credits spanning games and anime from Neon Genesis Evangelion (Shinji Ikari) to Red Dead Redemption (Vernon Cherry, Local Population, Zombies) and many more.

When not doing voiceover, Casey enjoys exploring game development and perfecting their skateboard tricks both irl across Los Angeles and virtually in Tony Hawk games.

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Nathan Vitale

Voice of “Thomas”

Gather around, adventurers, and be dazzled as Nathan Vitale—avid D&D player and Dungeon Master, LARPer, and MTG player (his favorite colors are Blue, Purple, and Green, fyi)—regales you with the riveting tale of how he began his voice acting career!

Voice of Thomas in Unmasked Truths: Shattered Dreams, Nathan leaves the tavern armed with cooking expertise and a bag of +3 Oreos, excited to embark on his biggest voiceover adventure yet!

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Xanthe Hyunh

Voice of “Alice”

Xanthe Hyunh is a voice actress currently residing in Los Angeles. She got her first taste of acting in a theater elective course in middle school before going on to a degree in the Dramatic Arts from the University of California, Irvine.

After auditioning at the Anime Expo voice acting competition, AX Idol, Xanthe has since gone on to voice characters in games like Persona 5 (Haru Okumura), Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (Marianne von Edmund), Pokemon Masters (Erika) and more.

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Leigh Joel Scott

Voice of “Jack Pakenham”

Leigh Joel Scott, Famous Actor (trademark pending) is an Australian-born actor, writer, and voice actor currently based in Los Angeles.

Whether it’s performing in front of a live studio audience for audiences on Conan, (2010), screenwriting films such as Christmas Down Under, or injecting life into characters from inside a cozy padded room—ehem—recording booth for roles across games, television, podcasts, and more, Leigh brings all his creative powers into every performance.

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Jenny Yokobori

Voice of “Izumi Sada”

Jenny Yokobori is a Japanese-American voice actress, unofficial Neopets spokesperson, trash panda advocate, and mother to two kitties Pickles and Beans.

She’s best known for her roles including Kumiko (The Simpsons), Yoimiya (Genshin Impact), Kurimo and Cinnamoroll (Hello Kitty and Friends Supercute Adventures), Phalanx (Demons Souls), Terminal (XCOM :Chimera Squad), Jade & Ainsley (Rainbow High), and many more.

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Suzie McGrath

Voice of “Kristine Brown”

Suzie McGrath is a Los Angeles-based actress of English and Jamaican ancestry who graduated from East 15 Acting School in the UK where she nurtured her love of performing in British Theatre. She puts her full heart and soul into everything she does, regardless of whether it be in the kitchen or behind the mic, ensuring that every character she portrays presents audiences with their own unique flare.

Her voiceover roles include Tam Ryvora (Star Wars Resistance), Kimberly (The Punies), Commander Laurette (Halo Infinite) and many more!

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Heather Gonzalez

Voice of “Maria Dandois”

Heather Gonzalez discovered her love of musicals at four years old, and trained throughout her youth in San Francisco Bay area theatres. She later set her sights on the Los Angeles American Academy of Dramatic Arts and performed across Southern California in a variety of roles, including touring as Equity Stage Manager.

Heather brings a youthful passion with her into every project and has voiced countless roles including Yukari Tekeba (Persona 3 Reload) and Elencia (Fire Emblem Heroes). paired with the keen eye of a seasoned professional, delivers authentic performances that leave a long-lasting impression on her audience.

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Kyle McCarley

Voice of “Sergei Ivankov”

Kyle McCarley is a Los Angeles-based voice actor and graduate of the University of Southern California’s School of Theatre whose first voiceover roles were in a fanmade online radio play he co-wrote, co-directed, and voiced alongside his fellow World of Warcraft-obsessed buds.

Notable roles include 9S (Nier:Automata), Mikazuki Augus (Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans), Mob (Mob Psycho 100), and countless others across games, animation, commercials, podcasts, radio plays, eLearning software, and more.

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Nazeeh Tarsha

Voice of “Leandre Thaïs”

Nazeeh Tarsha is a Half Palestinian / Half Syrian white cheddar popcorn-loving voice actor who splits his time between his home in Dallas, Texas, and working in Los Angeles. He discovered his passion for acting after stumbling into an acting for non-majors course during his university studies and earned a B.F.A. in Theatre Performance from the University of Florida in 2015.

Nazeeh worked as an acting talent coordinator before dedicating himself fully to working inside the booth as a voice actor with roles including Kafka Hibino (Kaiju No. 8), Alhaitham (Genshin Impact), Seth Lowell (Zenless Zone Zero), and many more.

-Bio by Unmasked_Truths_Writer, using information “borrowed” from Nazeeh’s IMDb page that was obviously written by professional Twitch streamer and Nazeeh impersonator, NotNazeehTarsha, claiming to be Nazeeh in the 3rd person.

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Alejandro Saab

Voice of “Renard Thaïs”

Alejandro Saab (a.k.a. “Cy Yu”) is a steak and chocolate-loving voice actor and variety vtuber of Ecuadorean and Lebanese descent currently based in Los Angeles.

His voiceover work includes Cyno (Genshin Impact), Gabimaru (Hells Paradise), Miyamura (Horimiya), Akihiko (Persona 3 Reload), and Shallot (Dragon Ball Legends), with over 300+ other roles and counting across games, anime, and more.

An avid gamer with dreams of one day voicing Shadow the Hedgehog (Sonic), Alejandro spends much of his time not occupied by voiceover work playing games, sharing music he’s covered, providing tech support for the technologically disinclined, and more live via Twitch where he goes by the name CyYuVtuber.

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Jason Vu

Voice of “Lee Dae Hyun”

Jason Vu is a Houston-based voice actor whose journey into the world of voice work is as unique as his talent. Growing up in an immigrant family, Jason had little exposure to English until the age of seven. He turned to cartoons, video games, and books to learn the language, igniting a passion for storytelling that would eventually shape his career.

Driven by his deep love for voice acting, Jason has since brought a wide range of stories to life. He’s currently voicing in and co-director of the audio drama MilkFish, a series marrying anime-style slice-of-life comedy and surreal Lovecraftian cosmic horror.

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Ryan Bartley

Voice of “Lucienne Gant”

Ryan Bartley has been working in theater, film, television, and radio from childhood. After attending the prestigious theater program at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Texas, she relocated to Los Angeles and graduated from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts with a major in Cinema-Television Critical Studies and a minor in Screenwriting.

Her anime, video game, and animation credits include Rei Ayanami (Neon Genesis Evangelion), Ram ( Re:ZERO ), Hyuga Hizashi (Beyblade Burst Surge), Takechiyo (Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon), Yuna (Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale), Shoko Ieri (Jujutsu Kaisen), Gilda (The Promised Neverland), Peony & Ilyana (Fire Emblem Heroes), Plachta (Atelier video game franchise), and countless more.

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