Getting Into the Game Industry 9/25

Hi again everyone...

I think you've seen information on the NM Filmmakers Program's use of the NMCAC Gateway system for sharing information on the New Visions Contract Grant program (this coming week).  It's one of a number of events going on to share information - and the talents of various media producers - throughout the state.

On Saturday, September 25th, New Mexico's "Rio Grande" IGDA Chapter (that's the International Game Developers Association) teams up with Rio Grande ACM SIGGRAPH to present a talk and one-on-one review sessions about getting into the Game Industry.  Most information is below and at http://getinthegame-nm.eventbrite.com/ We already have sites in Albuquerque, Las Cruces and Ruidoso (with plans to present content from the recent New Mexico Game Jam and more), and would like to see other NMCAC sites come on board as well.  (Please drop me a line at eric@nmtechcouncil.org if you're interested in setting something up.) 

Looking to get a start in the gaming business?  Learn what you'll need to compete for jobs, get noticed by industry pros, and make a living out of making fun.

Join us for our special September event to learn more about getting into the game industry from industry pro Dana Hanna. We'll also have opportunities for developers to share video and/or playables for one-on-one feedback.

 

ABOUT DANA HANNA:

Sometime in the early 1990s, Dana discovered that some people would actually pay her to produce and design games.  She's spent the twenty or so years since taking advantage of this lunacy.  Her experience ranges from CD-i to Xbox 360 / Kinect, from downloadable casual to massively multiplayer, and from software for your robot dog to first-person shooters.  She's shipped more titles than she can remember for a variety of publishers, including Electronic Arts, Sony, Valve, and Microsoft.

Dana specializes in the business, development, and community aspects of online multiplayer games across all platforms and genres.  She's currently Senior Producer at Hidden Path Entertainment, working on super-nifty but secret stuff.

 

SCHEDULE

2:30 PM Opening / Announcements

2:45 PM Getting into the Game Industry w/ Dana Hanna

3:15 PM Talk Q&A

3:30 PM  One-on-One Reviews (Content must be uploaded by 9/22)

4:30 PM Final Q&A

 

REGISTRATION

Since we have limited space at some locations - and we need materials prior if you plan to participate in a review - we need you to sign up (Registration is free at http://getinthegame-nm.eventbrite.com/ )

 

ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS

Like to participate in one of the one-on-one sessions?  Great!  First, make sure to note that when you register.  We're particularly interested in seeing game-oriented video work and playable games, but for those we'll need you to share the content by Tuesday, September 21st  at our dropbox account.  If you have any questions, please contact eric@nmtechcouncil.org and  rio_grande_reels@yahoo.com. 

 

LOCATIONS (NMCAC Gateway Sites)

(We'd love to have more locations. If you're not at the locations below, please get in touch with the organizers so we can help set things up!)

 

ALBUQUERQUE -- CARC

Co-located with ARTS Lab

1601 Central Ave., NE | Albuquerque, NM 87106

 

LAS CRUCES -- Dona Ana Community College

East Mesa Campus 2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd. Las Cruces, NM 88011               

 

RUIDOSO – ENMU Campus

Room TBD

709 Mechem Drive | Ruidoso, NM  88345

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Eric Renz-Whitmore
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Executive Director, NM Technology Council

"Growing Tech Business in New Mexico"
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