A MAZE. / BERLIN 2016 - FIRST ANNOUNCEMENTS – AWARD SUBMISSIONS: open until March 1st 2016
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 and many other surprises.
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..
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?)
Llaura 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 (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)
Festival website: www.amaze-berlin.de