Event: A.MAZE 2016 (April 20 - 23, 2016, Berlin, Germany)

A.MAZE 2016

April 20 - 22, Berlin, Germany

Extra exhibition day: April 23

"For the fifth time, the International Independent Videogames Festival A MAZE. / Berlin, from APRIL 20 TO APRIL 23 2016 brings together international independent game developers, digital creatives and game enthusiasts in Berlin: a conference, an exhibition of experimental independent video games, virtual reality experiences & interactive installations, an international Co-Production Village and the A MAZE. Awards – where 20 games will compete in 5 categories.

A MAZE. / Berlin is also a public festival with a well selected music lineup, parties and many other surprises.

Thorsten S. Wiedemann, Director of A MAZE. says: “A MAZE. / Berlin turns 5! Thanks to all those who help to push the boundaries and make experimental games more alive, discussed, financed and accessible around the world. Nothing would have happened without your hard work and the will to express your ideals towards what you love: good games and more diversity in them. In order to embrace your ideals for game creation, A MAZE.'s task is to become even more international, diverse and political than any festival ever before. So don't miss out and check out the first speakers."

A MAZE. / Berlin is happy to announce

...the first speakers:

• Robert Yang (US, Game: Hurt Me Plenty)

• Naomi Clark (US, Game: Consentacle)

• Katharine Neil (NZ/FR, Game: Escape From Woomera)

• Ansh Patel (IN, Game: Agency?)

• Laura Dreamfeel (IE, Game: Curtain, Winner of The Most Amazing Game Award at A MAZE./ Berlin

2015)

• Robin Baumgarten (DE, Game: Line Wobbler, Winner of The WTF Award/ Audience Award at A MAZE./

Berlin 2015)

• Sherida Halatoe (NL, Game: Beyond Eyes)

• Piotr Iwanicki (PL, Game: Superhot)

• Jennifer Schneidereit (DE, Game: Tengami)

• Winnie Song (KR/CA, Game: Badblood)

...the jury members for the 5th A MAZE. Awards

• Katharine Neil (NZ/FR, Game: Escape From Woomera)

• Naomi Clark (US, Game: Consentacle)

• Llaura Dreamfeel (IE, Game: Curtain, Winner of The Most Amazing Game Award at A MAZE./ Berlin

2015)

• Samantha Kalman (US, Game: Sentris)

• Sebastian Quack (DE, Invisible Playground)

Information about all the award categories and the submission guidelines on th

Press accreditation starts in March.

This years locations; We’re looking forward welcoming you at the good old Urban Spree as exhibition, concert and party venue, the Ambulatorium for screenings and talks, and the Haubentaucher as the location for the A MAZE. Awards 2016, the talks, the masterclasses, the workshops and the 1st A MAZE. Co-/Production Village for experimental and alternative games." (A.MAZE)

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