Mentors
Whether you're diving into Unreal Engine, refining your game development skills, exploring VFX, or managing a project from start to finish—our experienced mentors are here to guide you. With real industry experience and a passion for teaching, they offer personalized support tailored to your goals. Whether you're looking to grow as an individual or upskill your entire team, you've come to the right place.
Cesar Augusto
Unreal Engine & VFX
César has 20 years in film and VFX and now specializes in Unreal Engine, Niagara, and real-time effects. As a Certified Instructor, he helps teams create stunning visuals and efficient workflows.
Patricio Miranda
Unreal Engine & Game Development
Patricio is a Certified Unreal Instructor with hands-on teaching experience since 2018. He helps teams and devs master core game dev concepts and Unreal workflows through practical mentoring.
Cristian Paez
Unreal Engine & Gameplay Programming
Cristian is a Certified Unreal Instructor and System Engineer with 5+ years in AA/AAA games. He helps teams streamline Unreal workflows, optimize systems, and tackle complex technical challenges.
Obiwan Medeiros
Unreal Engine & Technical Pipeline
With experience at EA and Epic, Obiwan brings 5 years in B2B and AAA development. He specializes in Unreal, tech art, and pipelines—helping teams streamline workflows and deliver high-quality results.
Ronnie Legaspi
Game Production & Project Management
Ronnie has 8+ years in game production with titles like The Last of Us Part I and Battlefield 2042. He supports teams with project management, art direction, and taking games from concept to launch.
Daniel Corredor
Unreal Engine & Multiplayer Systems
Daniel is an Unreal Developer with 4+ years of experience, focused on multiplayer gameplay and the Ability System. He helps teams build solid mechanics and streamline backend systems.
Brandon Marsh
Game Marketing & Project Management
Brandon has worked on titles like Bootstrap Island and Into the Radius, specializing in marketing, PR, and project management. He helps teams shape messaging, grow communities, and launch successfully.
Lisenn Jürissoo
Relocation
Lisenn specializes in relocation to Estonia, guiding professionals worldwide through visas, permits, and short-term employment. Wherever you're coming from, she’ll help make your move smooth and stress-free.
Juri Albreht
Unreal Engine & Technical Pipeline
With 10 years in game art, Juri specializes in tech art, automation, and 3D assets. He builds tools to speed up workflows and mentors artists on pipeline optimization and industry entry.
Kermo Kulp
Level Design
Kermo, a Level Designer since 2014, transitioned from hobbyist to pro in Unreal Engine. He helps teams design engaging levels and sharpen their overall game design vision.
Maret Saluste
Helping you chase your dreams
And who am I? I helped build Northern Europe’s first Unreal Authorized Training Center and now run Game UP! Academy to make game education more practical. With a passion for mentorship and marketing, I help studios and educators grow their audience and create impactful programs.
Mattias Vlassov
Art Generalist
Mattias is is a digital art generalist with over 14 years of graphic design experience, 6 years in hard surface design, and 2 years of art direction. He specializes in creating high-quality designs across multiple disciplines, from 3D modeling to UI/UX.
Stuck on a project or need help mastering a skill? Want to improve your Unreal workflows or learn new techniques? Looking for career advice from industry pros who’ve been there?
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