The final haul of the year is usually the smallest and so it was no different in 2020. The commission serious and educational games approved promotion support for the very first time, showing that it’s not just all about the entertainment or artistic games. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Let’s take a look at Continue reading →
As this horrendous year keeps advancing, VAF|GAME has released the results of the second call of the year – the first one after COVID-19 hit so we weren’t really sure what to expect. It was a pleasant surprise then for the commissions that our local studios are still very much dreaming up new and exciting Continue reading →
VAF wants to appoint four independent media professionals (m/f/x) to join the Board of Directors. This could be an excellent opportunity for our local games industry to put their mark on the future policy of the audiovisual sector. To be considered for the position of independent board member you should display the following criteria. You Continue reading →
Starting in 2018, the resources of the VAF Game Fund are significantly increasing. Minister of Culture, Youth, Media and Brussels Sven Gatz is freeing up € 1.000.000 yearly to support the Flemish and Brussels games industry, more than doubling the current budget of around € 650.000. Gatz motivated the great news with a short statement: “We Continue reading →
The European Commission has published a new call for ‘Supporting Video Games’ to promote the development of video game concepts or projects intended for commercial exploitation on the European and international market that present originality, innovative and creative value, cultural diversity and an enhanced portrayal of Europe’s cultural identity and heritage. This call is open Continue reading →
This week VAF Gamefonds announced the game projects for Q4 2016 that will receive funding, whether it be for pre-production or production, for a serious game, an educational or an entertainment game. A big congrats to all the companies rewarded with a subsidy. We look forward to hearing more from these promising projects! WarParty by Crazy Monkey Continue reading →