Julian Maroda

CEO at Norsfell, specializes in game design

Julian Maroda

Julian Maroda is the co-founder, CEO, and Creative Director at Norsfell, a game studio based in Montreal, Canada. He specializes in video game direction and has contributed to the launch of over 30 titles across all platforms.1

Maroda was born in Brussels, Belgium and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Communication from the Université libre de Bruxelles. He later obtained a Master's degree in Communication and a Graduate Diploma in Game Design from the Université de Montréal.1

Prior to co-founding Norsfell in 2013, Maroda worked as a Game Designer at Ludia in Montreal.1 At Norsfell, he leads business development and defines the strategic vision of the company.1

Some of Norsfell's notable games include the survival ARPG Tribes of Midgard, which has over 4 million players.1 2 Maroda also had a small acting role in the cult action comedy film Kung Fury, which premiered at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.1

In addition to his work at Norsfell, Maroda regularly advises others in the game development community and shares his knowledge by speaking at events such as MIGS, IGDA, and Comic Con.1 He is fluent in French, English, Dutch and has an elementary proficiency in German.1

Experience

CEO and Minister of Creation at Norsfell (Nov 2013 - Present)

Actor in Kung Fury (Jul 2014 - Jul 2014), Game Designer at Ludia (Mar 2013 - Oct 2013)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Université libre de Bruxelles, Cum Laude (2005 - 2008). Master's Degree in Communication (Year One), Université libre de Bruxelles, Magna Cum Laude (2008 - 2009). Grad Diploma in Game Design, Université de Montréal (2009 - 2010)