Saturday 27th June, 2026
Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK

About the Festival

A festival that is specifically aimed at further and higher education students / graduates looking for a career in the games industry. Follow us on LinkedIn for more info about the prizes available, the industry talks and workshops, portfolio reviews, our pitching competition and much more!

1:1 Folio Reviews

There are few things more valuable than honest and insightful feedback from an industry professional. We'll be operating a number of one-on-one bookable folio review slots.

Industry Talks

A series of talks will be delivered by industry professionals. With topics that students will find engaging and useful as they plan their journey into the games industry.

Networking

Across the day there will be opportunities at every step to meet and chat to industry professionals, plus talk to recruiters at the many industry booths at the event!

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Showcase & Awards

The main focus of this one day festival is to showcase the best work created by students / graduates from across the country. Entries will be chosen through a selection process that runs in the weeks up to the event, and at the end of the day awards and cash prizes will be given by industry sponsors to the best and most innovative work across a number of categories.

Individual award categories such as 3D Character Art, 3D Environment Art, 2D Art, Design Excellence, Technical Excellence, and Best Team Game.

Click here for more information about last years Showcase.