Shila Vikström

Shila Vikström is a producer with nearly a decade in game development and is a multi-creative with a background in photography and music. She was Executive Producer on the critically acclaimed indie darling Metal: Hellsinger (2022) and has led production across a variety of studios and projects.

Passionate about sustainable production with a holistic point of view, Shila consults on development processes, advises teams on structure and delivery, and teaches pitching and production to the next generation of game developers. She is currently producing an unannounced title in Stockholm.

Production isn’t one-size-fits-all. What works when you’re prototyping will break once you hit full production or prepare for launch.

In this talk, producer Shila Vikström shares practical frameworks and real examples on how to adapt your production style as a game grows — keeping teams aligned and development sustainable.