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aBOUT THE PROJECT
The Locksmith is a single player detective game for desktops and laptops, blending unique navigational devices with cinematic-style storytelling. The Locksmith brings together folklore, cryptic clue-solving, a colourful cast of characters and beautiful animation, all handled with humour. In this unconventional narrative adventure, the player is apprentice to master psychologist, ‘The Locksmith’, who has been sent to a remote island to solve a series of darkly mysterious occurrences.
Developing relations with agencies and publishing services is a a high priority, as well as creating the prototype-attracting opportunities and collaborations to enhance and compliment our studio’s output over multiple ventures and commercial projects.
About the Studio
Tapocketa
Tapocketa’s core element is storytelling, distinctive animation (having developed a unique style and techniques), and innovative, playful, interactive products. Company work is divided between creating our own original IP and products and commissioned client work, often working with developers based in the south-west who are experienced in Unity, web and XR.
New to the games industry, DunDev is the perfect opportunity for us to build on our knowledge and understanding, and we are excited to work alongside the inspiring cohort of the Fresh Start co-founders. Developing a great network within the cohort will be fantastic for future collaborations and opportunities.
Founders attending DunDev 2027
Eleanor Long
She/Her
Eleanor is a Royal College of Art Alumni. She was a prop/model-maker for TV/film (including The Borrowers, and Pinocchio), and then ran her own award-winning architectural glass studio for over 10 years. Eleanor heads up the creative projects at Tapocketa and is producer/studio director.
Trevor Young
He/Him
Trevor is creative director at Tapocketa. A former film visual effects expert, he worked in the feature film industry for over 15 years, specialised in post-production effects shots, leading teams in high profile projects, and worked on many films including three of the Harry Potter movies, and many more.