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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · 2d

Prêtez votre expertise à notre programme « Faites des jeux » ! Nous recherchons :

🔹 1 mentor en Godot (à distance)
🔸 1 mentor en GameMaker (à distance)
🔹 1 conférence de pixel art - 10 oct (Montréal)
🔸 1 conférence de UI/UX - 15 oct (Montréal)

Honoraire inclus. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Devenez mentor Pixelles // Become a Pixelles mentor

****[EN FRANÇAIS PLUS BAS]**** Thank you so much for signing up as a mentor. Sharing your experience and offering your support is an invaluable part of our program. Mentors are expected to check-in wi...

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WINGS @wingsfund.me · 2d

✨ Only 3 days left! Submit your game✨

Our WINGS Award is back at the #IGF26
Celebrating outstanding games where women & other gender-marginalised developers hold key creative roles.

🎉 The winner will receive the award + a €2000 prize
🗓️ Submit your game by Oct 8!
👉 Apply at igf.com/article/subm...

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · 2d

Lend your expertise to our Make Games program! We're looking for mentors (remote) and lecturers (Montréal):

🔹 1 Godot programmer
🔸 1 GameMaker programmer (urgent)
🔹 1 Pixel Art lecturer for Oct 10th
🔸 1 UI/UX lecturer for Oct 15th

Honorarium provided. More info: docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...

Devenez mentor Pixelles // Become a Pixelles mentor

****[EN FRANÇAIS PLUS BAS]**** Thank you so much for signing up as a mentor. Sharing your experience and offering your support is an invaluable part of our program. Mentors are expected to check-in wi...

docs.google.com

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WINGS @wingsfund.me · Aug 19

Need a bit of a boost to help finish your indie game pitch/prototype? 👀

WINGS Elevate Program is here to help early-stage teams get pitch-ready with 10k for 5 teams 🔥

Submit by Aug 30‼
bit.ly/WINGSElevate...

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · Aug 19

Reste quelques billets pour notre mixer demain !

Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · Aug 13

Vous êtes invités à notre Soirée d'été ! Rendez-vous sur le toit-terrasse de @havenstudios.bsky.social la semaine prochaine, le 20 août !

🍩 Bouchées
🍹 Boissons sans alcool
♿ Accessible aux fauteuils roulants/poussettes
🌿 Salle d'allaitement/bien-être

Billets: events.humanitix.com/pixelles-soi...

Pixelles Soirée d'été ☀️

Nous vous invitons à notre Soirée Pixelles d'été avec Haven Studios! You're invited to the Pixelles Summer Soirée with Haven Studios!

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · Aug 15

Only 5 days left to apply for this free program ! Encourage a friend, relative, and neighbor 💗

Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · Jul 24

Know any women, nonbinary folks, or trans people (around Montreal) who want to make their first video game? Applications for the Pixelles Make Games program are open!

It's free! And no experience required 🙌

More info: pixelles.ca

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · Aug 13

Vous êtes invités à notre Soirée d'été ! Rendez-vous sur le toit-terrasse de @havenstudios.bsky.social la semaine prochaine, le 20 août !

🍩 Bouchées
🍹 Boissons sans alcool
♿ Accessible aux fauteuils roulants/poussettes
🌿 Salle d'allaitement/bien-être

Billets: events.humanitix.com/pixelles-soi...

Pixelles Soirée d'été ☀️

Nous vous invitons à notre Soirée Pixelles d'été avec Haven Studios! You're invited to the Pixelles Summer Soirée with Haven Studios!

events.humanitix.com

Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · Aug 13

You're invited to our Summer Soirée! Happening next week, Aug 20th, on @havenstudios.bsky.social's rooftop terrace!

🍩 food bites (including vegan options)
🍹 non-alcoholic drinks
♿ wheelchair/stroller accessible
🌿 lactation/wellness room

Tickets: events.humanitix.com/pixelles-soi...

Pixelles Soirée d'été ☀️

Nous vous invitons à notre Soirée Pixelles d'été avec Haven Studios! You're invited to the Pixelles Summer Soirée with Haven Studios!

events.humanitix.com

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · Aug 13

Les billets sont maintenant disponibles: events.humanitix.com/pixelles-soi... !!

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Alan Hazelden / Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · Aug 8

We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2025 🎉

The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans.

Deadline: September 28th
More info 👇
grants.draknek.org

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · Aug 12

Our virtual info session about the Pixelles Make Games program is TONIGHT at 6pm. You'll hear:

🌻 application advice
🌻personal answers to your questions
🌻lots of encouragement
🌻details about how the program works

RSVP: events.humanitix.com/info-session...

Info Session: Pixelles Make Games Program | Programme Faites des jeux avec Pixelles

The Pixelles Make Games Program is almost here and we have scheduled a virtual info session to give out more details about the program.

events.humanitix.com

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · Aug 12

Notre séace d'information virtuel sur le programme Faites des jeux avec Pixelles est CE SOIR à 18h. Vous recevrez :

🌻 des conseils
🌻 des réponses personnalisées à vos questions
🌻 des encouragements
🌻 des détails sur le déroulement du programme

RSVP: events.humanitix.com/info-session...

Info Session: Pixelles Make Games Program | Programme Faites des jeux avec Pixelles

The Pixelles Make Games Program is almost here and we have scheduled a virtual info session to give out more details about the program.

events.humanitix.com

Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · Aug 8

Vous aimez les étés sur un toit-terrasse ? Nous collaborons avec @havenstudios.bsky.social pour organiser notre ✦ Soirée d'été ✦ : un événement de réseautage en plein air sans alcool !

📅 Réservez cette date : 20 août
🎟️ Les billets ouvrent la semaine prochaine
🔗 Consultez cet espace pour le lien

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · Aug 7

Love summers on a rooftop terrace? We're teaming up with @havenstudios.bsky.social to host our ✦ Summer Soirée ✦ event -- an outdoor, non-alcoholic mixer!

📅 Save the date: Aug 20th
🎟️ Tickets open up next week
🔗 Watch this space for the link

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · Jul 24

Know any women, nonbinary folks, or trans people (around Montreal) who want to make their first video game? Applications for the Pixelles Make Games program are open!

It's free! And no experience required 🙌

More info: pixelles.ca

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Latinx In Gaming @latinxingaming.bsky.social · Aug 5

🎉 The Latinx in Gaming 2025 Grants are officially OPEN! 🎮

Apply between August 5 – August 31

Whether you're a content creator, streamer, student, gaming professional, or involved in any gaming-related field—this grant is for you.Let us support your journey in the gaming industry!

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · Aug 6

Curious about the Pixelles Make Games program? Stop by our virtual Info Session where you can learn more about making your first game with us, application tips, answer questions, get encouragement and chat with participants

📅 Tuesday, Aug 12, 6-8PM EST
✉️ RSVP: events.humanitix.com/info-session...

Info Session: Pixelles Make Games Program | Programme Faites des jeux avec Pixelles

The Pixelles Make Games Program is almost here and we have scheduled a virtual info session to give out more details about the program.

events.humanitix.com

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · Jul 25

Connaissez-vous des femmes, personnes nonbinaires ou des gens transgenres qui ont toujours rêvé de créer un jeu vidéo? Les candidatures pour le programme Faites des jeux vidéos avec Pixelles sont ouvertes!

C'est gratuit! Aucune expérience est réquise 🙌
ℹ️ pixelles.ca

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · Jul 24

Know any women, nonbinary folks, or trans people (around Montreal) who want to make their first video game? Applications for the Pixelles Make Games program are open!

It's free! And no experience required 🙌

More info: pixelles.ca

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · Jun 4

APPLY BY JUNE 13⚠

The GDoCExpo Direct is a game trailer showcase that features the latest exclusive announcements and news from devs of color, premiering live on YouTube, Steam, and partner channels like IGN and Gamespot. You can see a past example here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnbo...

The GDoCExpo Direct 2024 - Indie Games Showcase

The fifth annual GDoCExpo Direct is packed with new announcements from dozens of amazing games by creators of color. Tune in for exclusive reveals, the lates...

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · May 27

And this online workshop is friendly for PST timezone folks!

Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · May 23

Our next workshop features @annacwebs.bsky.social and @deersten.bsky.social who will share their thoughts and experiences about digital networking to help folks make the most out of their digital industry presence.

June 10th | Online | RSVP: events.humanitix.com/digital-netw...

Digital Networking: Posting Your Way To a Job

Anna C. Webster and Kay Bell share their thoughts & experiences with digital networking to help attendees make the most out of their online presence.

events.humanitix.com

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Latinx In Gaming @latinxingaming.bsky.social · May 23

Frame by Frame is an online school for animation, with courses in all areas of the 2D and 3D pipeline.

They are looking for some new Spanish speaking instructors and are taking applications now for all skill sets from 2D to 3D.

Apply here 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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kay bell 🦂 evil guy @deersten.bsky.social · May 23

Im ready to talk about my Garrus and frog detective fan fiction that im running WAY behind on

Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · May 23

Our next workshop features @annacwebs.bsky.social and @deersten.bsky.social who will share their thoughts and experiences about digital networking to help folks make the most out of their digital industry presence.

June 10th | Online | RSVP: events.humanitix.com/digital-netw...

Digital Networking: Posting Your Way To a Job

Anna C. Webster and Kay Bell share their thoughts & experiences with digital networking to help attendees make the most out of their online presence.

events.humanitix.com

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · May 23

Our next workshop features @annacwebs.bsky.social and @deersten.bsky.social who will share their thoughts and experiences about digital networking to help folks make the most out of their digital industry presence.

June 10th | Online | RSVP: events.humanitix.com/digital-netw...

Digital Networking: Posting Your Way To a Job

Anna C. Webster and Kay Bell share their thoughts & experiences with digital networking to help attendees make the most out of their online presence.

events.humanitix.com

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Pixelles @pixellesmtl.bsky.social · Mar 20

GDC is almost over, and we had a fantastic week with the Pixelles Ensemble. This program has a profound impact on all the participants and our communities.

Big shoutout to @bhvr.com for their support in making this possible.

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