This timeline charts Josef Fares' shift from filmmaking to video game development, highlighting his motivations and initial projects.
Growing Interest in Video Games
Late 2000s
Josef Fares develops a growing interest in video games and their potential for storytelling and interactive experiences. He feels limited by the passive nature of film and seeks to create more immersive and engaging narratives.
Founding Hazelight Studios
2013
Josef Fares founds Hazelight Studios, an independent game development company based in Stockholm, Sweden. This marks his official entry into the video game industry.