NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. 

APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THIER STATUS BY JANUARY 25, 2019. 


​About ANV 
Amplifying New Voices

As Gaming, VR & AR industries evolve, we have an opportunity to build the breadth of voices from all aspects of our community. At this pivotal moment, we can help change and shape the space of these industries by mentoring diverse participants who are emboldened to become creative leaders.  

This program, now in its fourth year, provides a full-day workshop of hands-on training and coaching for applicants who demonstrate high-potential as new voices, with the goal of creating outstanding, activated role models for under-represented groups and perspectives.

Location:   San Francisco
San Francisco -  Speaker Bootcamp
ANV is a one day workshop that focuses on speaking skills & representation, held in conjunction with the Game Developer's Conference 2019
The program gave the the knowledge - and confidence! - to finally submit a talk at GDC. My talk got accepted, so I'll be speaking this year  - Elisabeth Beinke

​What happens at ANV?

Professional and Personal Development.
Participants work closely with mentors while learning more about personal and professional PR and enhancing their public speaking & presentation skills.

Community Building
​Attendees are introduced to a likeminded community that inspires and supports new voices, helping each other change the face of the Game industry.

GDC Conference Support.
In addition, ANV provides a complimentary pass to GDC as well as a stipend that can be applied towards flight & hotel accommodations in San Francisco ​

Speaker Coaches to be announced!

Eligibility


         You are eligible if you:​
  • Create games that focus on some aspects of diversity *or* identify as belonging to an underrepresented group in the Games, AR and/or VR industry
  • Show potential as a game developer (artist, game designer, engineer, producer, sound designer or writer) and willing to grow as a public role model
  • Are mid-career: 3-8 years in the industry, preferably with at least 1 shipped title (casual, indie, AAA or VR/AR)

    ​Timeline
  • Nomination or applications open: December 19, 2018
  • Nomination or applications due: January 11, 2019
  • Attendees announced: January 25, 2019
  • ​Attendees acceptance by: February 1, 2018
  • Amplifying New Voices: March 17, 2019
Combination of excellent mentors, useful training and an opportunity to meet some great people in the industry" would be my nice thing to say - Nathan John

Applications/Nominations Open