BRIAN HORN

DIRECTOR

I’m Brian Horn, a cinematic director who has spent 16+ years at Blizzard Entertainment shaping stories for World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Hearthstone. From script to final mix, I’ve directed 50+ cinematics spanning pre-rendered, in-engine, 2.5D, and 2D pipelines, guiding voice and on-camera performers toward emotional, character-driven storytelling. The gallery below is a tour of that work, from blockbuster franchise moments to real-time cutscenes built in Unreal Engine.

*This is a curated selection. Happy to share more, just get in touch: brianfhorn@gmail.com

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  • WoW: Shadowlands | Afterlives: Maldraxxus

    WoW: Shadowlands | Afterlives: Maldraxxus

    This was an illustrated “Motion Story” cinematic that told the story of Drakka and her time in the Shadowlands after her untimely death in the Warcraft Lore. Illustrations by the amazing Laurel Austin. These pieces are always a fun challenge where the medium offers only limited animation and camera movement, allowing the art to take center stage.

  • Hearthstone | Rastakhan’s Rumble Cinematic Trailer

    Hearthstone | Rastakhan’s Rumble Cinematic Trailer

    I directed this Motion Story piece that became one of Hearthstone’s most beloved songs. Crafted with illustrations from artists all over the globe, we were able to capture the fun and chaos of this particular Hearthstone expansion.

  • Hearthstone | Kobolds & Catacombs

    Hearthstone | Kobolds & Catacombs

    Directing this one checked several bucket list items...
    Directing Matthew Mercer while singing a song about our silly riff on pen & paper games? Check.
    Creating an anaglyph 3D (blue and red) version that works with actual old school 3D glasses? Check.
    Working with a host of talented illustrators and 3d generalists? Check.
    I’ll always have a soft spot for this one.

  • Hearthstone | Knights of the Frozen Throne

    Hearthstone | Knights of the Frozen Throne

    This was an amazing opportunity to explore “what if” scenarios in Warcraft Lore, with other powerful heroes becoming Death Knights, rather than just the iconic Arthas. Plus, directing Laura Bailey’s haunting voice work never gets old.