Ryan Fleming // T.A.K.A @SakuraBuddha

Current Role: Under Contract @HaZimation // Limited Freelance Slots Available

Hailing from Manchester, England, Ryan is a multi-discipline creative publishing work under the creative moniker @SakuraBuddha, and is responsible for various projects and businesses under both the SakuraSky and D52 banners.

With a degree in Games Design, and a ND in Multimedia, Ryan has pursued a creative path through multiple disciplines, using a japanese concept known as IKIGAI with the dream of creating a multi-role studio space for all creatives, including a inspiration course called 'thereaktionproject'.

Alongside this concept, Ryan has multiple creative side endeavours under the D52 banner, including the urban streetwear brand, Rose Empire, with which he has launched the Lives Remaining: Zero campaign, to help raise funds for the mental health charity, Mind.

Revival95 - A customisable short-film/game hybrid combined with additional design mediums, that explores the future of film-making and home entertainment, in an all-in-one interactive experience.

Ark|Hive - An online showcase of all projects, including playable demos, interactive media, and level design breakdowns, hosted via AWS.

All Projects At Or Beyond The Concept Stage

• Level 2 - Short Film - Writer, Director, Actor
• The Border - Short Film - Writer, Director, Actor
• GenOxy - Short Film - Writer, Director, DoP, Motion Capture Performer
• In The Event Of - Web Series - Writer, Director, DoP, Actor, Motion Capture Performer

• Luminous (Working Title) - a trading card game inspired by classic JRPG's
• Lucid - a puzzle adventure game exploring depression and anxiety in young children
• The Maze - a sci-fi maze type game inspired by Destiny's Vault Of Glass and AVP (2004)
• S.E.R.E - a single player/team based battle royale game concept

• Brandon Marshall Series - 3 books in development, currently titled 'Janus', 'Eden', and 'Elysium'

• Rose Empire - Urban Lifestyle Apparel Brand -  Relaunching April 2022 - Owner, Creative Director
• B&C - Beard Oil & Mens Headwear company - Coming Soon - Owner, Creative Director
• Kings Bazaar - Coming Soon
• SD Records - Coming Soon