Goodbye Kansas Studios upskills with Unreal Engine for Film and TV

Seven talented professionals from the award-winning Goodbye Kansas Studios recently completed the Unreal Engine for Film and TV evening - online course at Escape Studios. Known for their cutting-edge work in visual effects, animation, and digital characters, Goodbye Kansas is investing in the future of real-time production by embracing Unreal Engine - one of the most powerful tools transforming the film and television industry today.

Delivered entirely online and designed for working professionals, the course at Escape Studios offers a flexible yet intensive introduction to Unreal Engine’s capabilities. The decision by Goodbye Kansas to enrol their team members reflects a growing industry trend: the shift toward real-time technologies in storytelling. Unreal Engine is no longer just a tool for game development - it’s now a vital part of the pipeline for high-end film and TV productions, enabling faster iteration, greater creative control, and immersive visualisation.

Their involvement underscores the importance of continuous learning and collaboration between industry and education. “Our team jumped at the opportunity to join the Unreal course being run by Escape Studios to enhance their skill sets when using Unreal Engine. At Goodbye Kansas we like to ensure that our staff stay up to date with industry developments and tools; therefore, it’s fantastic that our partnership with Escape Studios enables us to do this, while also providing mentorship and advice to their students. We look forward to continuing this collaboration!” - Paula Pope, Executive Producer & Studio Manager, London.

Goodbye Kansas are an industry partner of Escape Studios - their staff have mentored students, attended the final year Showcase and continue to play an active role in the development of future talent.

“It’s fantastic to have members of the Goodbye Kansas team join our Unreal Engine for Film and TV course -one of our most exciting and future-focused offerings. Their participation highlights the value of continuous professional development, and we’re looking forward to seeing the creative results that come from this collaboration.” Oliver Bowyer, Head of Industry Liaison at Escape Studios.

To learn more about the evening – online course, visit the Unreal Engine for Film and TV page, and explore the work of Goodbye Kansas Studios at www.goodbyekansas.com.