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Pre-Fixe with Animation Lounge – with Kaleidoscube

Together with the Film- und Medienfestival gGmbH (organizer of Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film) and the AMCRS, MFG organizes the Pre Fixe with Animation Lounge as a prelude to the monthly network meeting of the film industry (Jour Fixe). Speakers from the animation film scene present practical examples of current projects and provide insights into their work.

The next Animation Lounge will take place on Monday, March 10, 2025, 18:00 CET. Dominik Schön, Managing Director, Founder & Game Designer of the Stuttgart-based game studio Kaleidoscube, presents the newly announced video game RECUR, which they are currently developing, and shares insights into the biggest challenges of the development process. A wild journey to the end of the world and back – in RECUR, time is linked to the player’s position. By running and jumping, players must manipulate time to save a city from an endlessly recurring catastrophe.

The event will take place at the Kulturzentrum Merlin, Augustenstraße 72, 70178 Stuttgart. Admission is free.

Dominik Schön, Kaleidoscube
Artwork RECUR
Screenshot RECUR
Screenshot RECUR

All participants are cordially invited to attend the subsequent MFG Jour Fixe from 19:00 CET. The Jour Fixe offers a unique opportunity for exchange and networking with colleagues from the MFG Film Funding Unit.

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GAMESCOM 2025: Apply now for the THE LÄND joint booth!

From August 20 to 22, 2025, the booth “THE LÄND – Games & Gamification Made in Baden-Württemberg” will showcase companies, games, interactive media, and apps at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne. To achieve this, MFG Baden-Württemberg is looking for the best games and interactive VR and XR applications – from entertainment to smart automotive industry and training solutions – made in Baden-Württemberg. The goal is to present the innovative strength of Baden-Württemberg’s gaming industry to an international trade audience at the world’s largest trade fair for computer and video games.

THE LÄND joint booth 2024, Photo: MFG Baden-Württemberg

Companies, developers, and institutions from the games, media, and digital industries – especially those with VR/AR/XR/UX projects – are invited to apply. Spots are limited, and selection will be made by a jury. The THE LÄND booth in the Business Area of Gamescom offers a prime location alongside other international exhibitors. In collaboration with Baden-Württemberg International and the K³ Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaftsbüro Karlsruhe, a diverse program will be provided, including networking opportunities and visits from political representatives.

Application Deadline: March 21, 2025 | Apply now!

Source and further information at the MFG website

Participants and impressions from previous years

Open Stage Games BW in Karlsruhe

Open Stage Games BW (Image: MFG)

Whether independent developer studios or large publishers, recent graduates or recruiters looking for graphic designers – the diverse players in the games industry have the opportunity to exchange ideas at Open Stage Games BW. The open stage character also gives everyone the opportunity to bring their concerns to the stage. New games can also be tried out at test stations.

The next Open Stage Games BW will take place on September 25, 2024 from 19:00 to 22:00 CET in Karlsruhe (Alte Hackerei, Alter Schlachthof 11a, 76131 Karlsruhe).

Part of the program is the keynote speech „Die neue Bundesförderung für Games: Was hat sich geändert, was muss ich beachten?“ by Dr. Matteo Riatti (DLR). After the talk, the stage will be open to everyone as usual.
Afterwards, you can network over drinks and snacks.

Participation is free of charge. Registration is required here by September 24.

Organizers of the event are MFG Baden-Württemberg, CyberForum, K³ Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaftsbüro Karlsruhe, game Baden-Württemberg, Film Commission Region Stuttgart and Netzwerk Kreativwirtschaft BW.

Source: MFG Baden-Württemberg