SHANGHAI CHINA - The 5th Annual Independent Games Festival (IGF China 2013) now is calling for submissions! The organizer cordially invites all independent game developers in Pan-Pacific Area to join the event. IGF China, as a platform showing independent game spirit, is committed to seek out the most talented independent game developers and amazing designs. Every year, IGF China Pavilion not only attracts great number of game players, manufacturers and investors but also provides opportunities for independent game developers to communicate with each other.
IGF China 2013 Event Dates and Deadline
- Apr 8th 2013 Entry Submission is Open
- July 19th 2013 Submission Deadline
- Aug 15th 2013 Finalists Announced
- Sept 15th ~ 17th 2013 IGF China Pavilion & Independent Game Summit
- Sept 15th 2013 IGF China Awards Ceremony
Who Is Eligible: Open to all independent game developers in Pan-Pacific Area
The 2013 IGF Main Competition will give out SIX major awards:
- Best Game(RMB20,000)
- Best Mobile Game (RMB5, 000)
- Excellence in Audio (RMB5, 000)
- Excellence in Technology (RMB5, 000)
- Excellence in Visual Arts (RMB5, 000)
- Excellence in Design (RMB5, 000)
There are eight specifically named finalists in total. The winners will be selected from those finalists. All finalists will be given THREE free All Access Passes and invited to attend the IGF awards ceremony at GDC China 2013 and showcase their games at the IGF China Pavilion. In addition to the prestige and prizes, all winners will be offered TWO extra free All Access Passes to attend the 2014 Game Developers Conference held in San Francisco.
Who Is Eligible: Open to all student game developers in Pan-Pacific Area
The IGF China’s Student Competition, the premiere competition highlighting top student-created indie games within the region, will give out the awards as follows:
- IGF Best Student Game (RMB10, 000, 1 Winner)
- IGF Excellent Student Winner (RMB3, 000, 2 Winners)
There are SIX specifically named finalists in total with winners selected from these finalists. All finalists will be given TWO free All Access Passes and invited to attend the IGF awards ceremony at GDC China 2013, as well as showcase their games at the IGF China Pavilion. In addition to the prestige and prizes, all winners will be offered opportunities of the priority recommendations to the famous overseas and domestic game companies.
