KeelWorks
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About KeelWorks
KeelWorks is an independent video game development and digital production studio based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded in July 2015, it combines game design and programming with experience in 3D animation, visual effects and music production. Its work spans PC and console games, cinematics, film and television post-production, and original audio.
The studio’s debut game, CYGNI: All Guns Blazing, brings cinematic presentation to the twin-stick vertical scrolling shoot ’em up. Revealed as a prototype in May 2020, the project combines arcade combat with detailed 3D animation and an original orchestral soundtrack. KeelWorks signed a global publishing agreement with Konami Digital Entertainment in October 2021, supporting the transition into full production and the expansion of its core development team.
Released on 6 August 2024, CYGNI reached PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store, alongside cloud gaming platforms. It represents the studio’s combination of interactive development, visual storytelling and in-house audio production within a single game project.
Visual and audio production
Alongside game development, KeelWorks offers 3D cinematics, character and hard-surface animation, visual effects and post-production work. Its production background connects film and television techniques with the demands of interactive entertainment, while its services extend from game design and programming through animation and sound.
Music is a dedicated part of the studio’s production work. Its capabilities include composition, orchestral production, audio engineering and sound effects design. For CYGNI, the original orchestral score was recorded at facilities including Hollywood’s EastWest Studios, with the soundtrack distributed by Sony Music. These visual, technical and musical capabilities underpin the studio’s approach to developing games with a strong cinematic identity.
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Founders and leadership
- Co-founder Meher Kalenderian serves as CEO, company secretary and director, overseeing business management, corporate operations and project administration.
- Co-founder Nareg Kalenderian serves as Game Director and director. His earlier visual effects experience includes work at Pixar.
- Co-founder Helen Saouma brought a digital art and film background to the studio. She resigned her company directorship on 9 February 2023.
- Vatche Kalenderian leads in-house composition and music production.
Production and development support
The studio uses Unreal Engine and Autodesk 3ds Max in its production pipeline. Its early game prototype secured an Epic MegaGrant.
The Konami publishing partnership enabled recruitment of specialized engineering talent. In 2025, KeelWorks secured UK Global Screen Fund support to integrate senior programming leadership and support future international game production.
Industry participation
KeelWorks was selected to represent Scotland’s gaming sector at Expo 2025 in Osaka.
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Where KeelWorks is based
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh offices
HeadquartersAbout this office
**Office** Status: active Headquarters Address: 31A Rutland Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2BW, United Kingdom Email: contact@keelworks.co.uk Current physical headquarters and registered corporate office. The registered address changed to these premises on 14 November 2021. --- **Office** Status: inactive / historical Address: Summit House, 4-5 Mitchell Street, Edinburgh, EH6 7BD Former registered office, superseded by the Rutland Square address on 14 November 2021. Physical closure is not established.
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