Elena Dimopoulou🔜 GDC

PlayCap is a network of women with experience from the games industry. We specialize in early-stage investments in game studios, companies, and tech in games. An investment from PlayCap means more than just funding; it provides your company with support and knowledge from some of the experts in the games industry.

Invited as a professional speaker to represent the brand at a major industry event, delivering a live on-stage demonstration of Unreal Engine and performance motion capture technology by calibrating the suit in real time and producing AAA-quality animation from raw capture data within minutes.

Project Expert & Educational Content Creator – Xsolla Accelerator-Working as a Project Expert creating educational video content for the Xsolla Accelerator, helping studios and developers strengthen their marketing, pitching, and go-to-market strategies through structured, high-impact learning modules.

Elena Dmpl Studio is a technology-driven creative design studio. We exist at the intersection of media architecture, motion graphics, digital humans , 3D , experience design and responsive environments.

Chapter Lead for Community Chapter Greece, connecting Greek studios, indie developers, and creators with the Epic Games ecosystem and supporting international collaboration across games, real-time, and virtual production.

Contributed to the Education Accelerator Program in collaboration with Cleverlike Studios, providing mentorship and daily support to ensure all participants remained aligned with the curriculum. Actively assisted during online training sessions and breakout rooms, facilitating collaboration and smooth workflow among students. Presented selected topics related to MetaHumans, Unreal Engine, and Fortnite, while also supporting Cleverlike Studios’ educational delivery by monitoring live sessions and chat, answering questions, and ensuring no participant was left behind. Helped foster an inclusive, supportive, and safe learning environment that encouraged engagement, collaboration, and open discussion throughout the program.

Unreal Engine for Fortnite: WCP III Creator (SEA) Unreal Engine for Fortnite, Women Creator Program by Epic Games and Dancing Atoms Studios.

Invited to participate in multiple educational fellowships and intensive workshops organized by the Epic Games Education team, including a game development fellowship that resulted in a project showcased at Unreal Fest Seattle as the first Greek game to be presented at the event. Additionally, took part in an intensive rigging workshop and completed specialized training as an Epic Games Authorized Instructor, further enriching my curriculum and teaching practice.

Invited by the Epic Games Education team to speak on stage at their educational summits, sharing my experience as an Art Director in the Women Creators Program, an Epic Games initiative focused on connecting and empowering women across borders.

Finalist | Team - Vilchis, UT-HUB | Spain Scholarship by Epic Games

Focused on the intersection of art and technology, this program deepened my understanding of digital media, interactive installations, and immersive virtual environments. It provided me with hands-on experience in 3D modeling, animation, digital storytelling, sound design, 3D coding, Processing, creative coding, and artificial intelligence. The curriculum also encompassed cinematography, cinema, photography, video art, contemporary video art, and immersive experiences in VR and AR. This diverse skill set fostered a strong technical foundation to enhance my creative work in the digital arts space.

The Executive Program in General Management (EPGM) is a multi-modular general management and leadership program that introduces mid-career managers and leaders to the latest in MIT thought leadership on innovation, strategy, decision-making, and leadership.

This program emphasized advanced artistic research and practice. Through intensive studio work and critical feedback, I explored a wide range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, and digital art. My thesis centered on the integration of traditional fine arts with digital media to create interactive experiences.

A comprehensive program that covered both theoretical and practical aspects of art. My studies included art history, theory, and a broad range of artistic practices such as painting, drawing, and sculpture. This degree laid a strong foundation for my later specialization in digital arts. It follows the honours system, where universities, similar to polytechnics (like those for architecture and engineering), grant a master’s-level title upon completion of at least five years of study. This integrated degree holds the same value as a standalone master’s degree due to the extensive academic and practical training involved.

Graduated with a 9.70 grade, this degree honed my technical skills in painting and drawing,sculpture,pottery,photography,scene designing,printmaking, with a focus on both classical and contemporary approaches. My final project explored the use of mixed media in large-scale compositions, blending realism large installations with Virtualy Reality interactive intergations with abstract expressionism.

Completed a Master's degree in Special Education and Teaching from the University of the Aegean with a distinction (Grade: 10). The program equipped me with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to work with diverse learners, focusing on inclusive education, individualized instruction, and evidence-based teaching strategies. Specialized in addressing the unique learning needs of students with disabilities and supporting their academic and personal growth.

Acquired pedagogical certification in "Teaching of Art" from the Athens School of Fine Arts, following two years (four semesters) of rigorous pedagogical training. This certification encompasses specialized courses in art education, pedagogy, and psychology, providing a solid foundation for teaching art across various educational settings. Developed practical experience through teaching exercises, working with diverse groups of students to foster creativity and critical thinking through the arts.