@pixellesmtl
Nonprofit empowering more women & other underrepresented genders in game development. Volunteer-run and based out of Montréal (Canada), we organize free career development opportunities — in-person and online. ℹ️ http://pixelles.ca ✉️ info@pixelles.ca
It’s Day 2 of GDC 🎮 ✨ and we’re sending a huge thank you to @bhvr.com 🙌 💜 Because of partners like you, Pixelles can offer travel stipends, mentorship, and resources that help game developers make the most of GDC. 🎒 ✈️ 💡
GDC is almost here! Meet 2026 Ensemble cohort full of studio founders, advocates, and talented mid-career developers: pixelles.ca#gdcensemble-...
🙌 All made possible by our sponsors: @popagenda.co @cleverendeavor.bsky.social @bhvr.com @juicybeast.com @gravitywell.games WBGamesMTL
#GDCScholarImpact
LAST HOURS to apply for Pixelles Ensemble and win a GDC Festival Pass! Don’t miss out on your chance to attend #GDC2026 with a supportive group.
💕 Travel stipend option is available
⌛ Deadline is TONIGHT (11:59PM EST): pixelles.ca#gdcensemble
Applications close tonight!!
The #PRGDA, in collab with LATAM Video Game Federation, is excited to announce our GDC 2026 Scholarship with 9 GDC Festival Passes! ✨
For more info, eligibility, and application: prgda.net/opportunities/gdc-scholarship-2026
Application Deadline: Jan 19, 2026
Scholars Announcement: Jan 30, 2026
🛑STOP RIGHT THERE✋
We are partnering with @womenledgames.com , & @wingsfund.me 💪 to bring to you the #D4GSpringShowcase2026! And SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!
Do not panic, you only have 6300 minutes (from time of publication 😅) to apply 😎
📅 January 5th, 2026
🔗 forms.gle/Q1NWHiTrF6X5xUB38
#Dames4Games
Since 2016, Pixelles Ensemble has sent over 250 historically underrepresented game devs to GDC. In addition to a Festival Pass, we provide a meaningful support network, travel stipend, safety, and career opportunities. #GDCScholarshipImpact
‼️Applications close tomorrow: pixelles.ca#gdcensemble
Get a pass to GDC! Pixelles Ensemble especially considers applications from experienced game devs of marginalized genders who are also:
🎇 Studio founders seeking funding / publishing
🎇 Organizers advocating to improve the industry
This #GDC2026 pass program closes in 3 days pixelles.ca#gdcensemble
Curious about our GDC Pass program? One recipient said: "[...] It was a complete support system, allowing me to have the community, safety, & guidance I needed to take the next steps on my journey in games" #GDCScholarshipImpact
➡️ More info: pixelles.ca#gdcensemble
Le programme Pixelles GDC Ensemble est ouvert aux candidatures ! En partenariat avec GDC, nous emmenons 25 dévs au #GDC2026.
💖 Nous encourageons particulièrement les candidatures des fondat.rices.eurs et des organisat.rices.eurs communautaires.
Date limite : 31 déc à 23h59 pixelles.ca#gdcensemble
Pixelles GDC Ensemble is now open for applications! In partnership with GDC, we’re bringing 25 mid-career game developers to #GDC2026.
💖 We’re especially considering submissions from studio founders and grassroots community organizers.
Apply by Dec. 31st for your chance to win a Festival Pass:
Notre vernissage de Pixelles Make Games est CE SOIR ! Venez à Unity Montréal pour une célébration remplie de chaleur, de bouchées et d'un clin d'œil vers l'avenir.
🌿 Événement familial
🍹 Sans alcool
🎉 Jeux créés par de nouveaux dévs
🎟️ RSVP requis events.humanitix.com/pixelles-mak...
Our Pixelles Make Games celebration is tomorrow (Dec 4th)! Stop by Unity Montréal for a showcase filled with warmth, food bites, and a look towards the future.
🌿 Family friendly
🍹 Non-alcoholic
🎉 Games & new makers
RSVP before tickets run out: events.humanitix.com/pixelles-mak...
We're so excited to showcase the games & makers from our Pixelles Make Games program! Everyone is invited to hang out, play, and enjoy refreshments 🎉
🌿 RSVP required (free): events.humanitix.com/pixelles-mak...
📅 Dec 4th @ 6pm
🗺️ @unity.com's Montreal office
🍩Non-alcoholic social with vegan options
Game debts of color Expo + Gdc festival of gaming by informa 2026 scholarship March 9th - 13th 2026 San Francisco applications open until December 22nd
GDC 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN 📣
Our alumni say it best!
🗣️"This opportunity allowed me to connect with other marginalized game designers, who helped me navigate challenging experiences in AAA & continue to act as mentors for me."
✏️ www.gamedevsofcolor.org/scholarship
#GDC2026 #gamedev
Nous annonçons notre Vernissage, mettant en vedette les jeux et les créat.rices.eurs de notre programme Faites des jeux avec Pixelles ! Venez nombreux pour jouer, vous détendre et grignoter 🎉
📅 4 décembre
🍩 Soirée sans alcool avec options végétaliennes
🌿 RSVP events.humanitix.com/pixelles-mak...
The IVGD Fall Indie Game Playtest is coming up next week (new date).
Grab a free ticket and join us for a night of fun, gaming and friendly chats!
events.humanitix.com/ivgd-indie-g...
I'm really really struggling to find potential Sponsors for @limitbreak.co.uk at the moment
We're not looking for huge amounts of money. We're a very lean programme thanks to our amazing volunteers!
Can you help? Look at out Sponsorship Deck or share this post 💖
limitbreak.co.uk/sponsorform
We're so excited to showcase the games & makers from our Pixelles Make Games program! Everyone is invited to hang out, play, and enjoy refreshments 🎉
🌿 RSVP required (free): events.humanitix.com/pixelles-mak...
📅 Dec 4th @ 6pm
🗺️ @unity.com's Montreal office
🍩Non-alcoholic social with vegan options
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...
✨ 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...
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/...
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...
Reste quelques billets pour notre mixer demain !
Only 5 days left to apply for this free program ! Encourage a friend, relative, and neighbor 💗
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...
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...
Les billets sont maintenant disponibles: events.humanitix.com/pixelles-soi... !!
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
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...