From Bedrooms to Billions

2014 | 162 minutes | 7.0 ★ (13)

From Bedrooms to Billions
  • Overview

    From Bedrooms to Billions is a 2014 documentary film by British filmmakers Anthony Caulfield and Nicola Caulfield that tells the story of the British video games industry from 1979 to the present day. The film focuses on how the creativity and vision of a relatively small number of individuals allowed the UK to play a key, pioneering role in the shaping of the billion dollar video games industry which today dominates the modern world's entertainment landscape. The film features interviews with major British game designers, journalists and musicians from across the last 30 years.

  • Release Date

    03 October 2014

  • DirectingAnthony Caulfield
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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