MOONMUSE Entertainment Studio
MEET THE TEAM
BRANDON W. HANABARGER
Founder, Creative Lead
Graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, longtime entertainment creator, red mage, idea addict. Brandon has been developing games independently for many years and founded the MoonMuse Entertainment Studio in 2019.
Currently, Brandon leads the team on developing IVOR. Previously, he has published GALXAGAR and The Manse on Soracca. His drive to push genres and change perspectives on gaming has led him to explore various kinds of ludic experiences via game jams.
BRIAN MARESSO
Lead Programmer
Professor at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and long-time game developer. Brian is an ingenious programmer with a knack for multiple languages and a focus in Unity development.
Brian's passion for undertaking unique and complex challenges is demonstrated in his various works. He's gone solo on projects such as Escape the Wild Wumpus and Orion, as well as being the primary programmer in games like Vaporburn, Magical Rifle GIrl Sumire, IVOR, and many others.
EMILY GARCZYNSKI
2D/3D Artist
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduate. Emily double majored in Computer Science and Japanese and minored in Media Arts and Game Development. She loves to doodle and travel.
Emily has worked on a variety of projects, including Pups Parcels, Fight for Love, Magical Rifle Girl Sumire, and IVOR.
MATTHEW BLADER
Animation Team Lead
3D artist experienced in game engine animation systems and 3d modeling. Graduate of the Madison Area Technical College's animation program. Matthew's passion for learning and teaching has led him to create a YouTube channel where he demonstrates his skills and helps others learn the ins and out of animation.
CAMERON COLLETT
Environment/Level Designer
Environment artist and lover of all art forms. Cameron can usually be found many hours deep in Photoshop or Maya. At any given point he's either creating something new or traveling with his partner.
ALEXANDER CHRISAN
Music & Sound Design
Alexander is a seasoned freelancer and a master of Ableton, with a mix of single and EPs ranging numerous genres. He boasts a broad portfolio ranging from recording, to mixing and mastering, to composition and arranging. There isn't a project he's not prepared to conquer.