Introducing the Indielab West Yorks cohort
We are 1 of the 15 production companies and 11 game studios joining the inaugural Indielab West Yorks Accelerators.
We can now announce that we have been selected for the Indielab West Yorkshire Game Accelerator.
Both the TV and Game Accelerators represent a first for the region, have been designed to facilitate and accelerate the growth of West Yorkshire’s burgeoning creative sector by enabling companies to hone their USPs and vision while exploring the growth opportunities that are specific to their businesses.
Applications were received from companies right across West Yorkshire, with a missions to support and promote a diverse independent creative sector. More than half of the participating companies are ethnically diverse and/or female-led, reflecting the general diversity of businesses across the region.
The Accelerators will deliver targeted modules over a five-month period, commencing in early February 2022. Alongside masterclasses and seminars, participants also have access to a package of free support services, including coaching and mentoring, a legal helpdesk from programme partner Harbottle & Lewis LLP and an accountancy helpdesk provided by sponsor Moore Kingston Smith LLP. Barclays Bank PLC is also a sponsor. Amazon Web Service is supporting the Games Accelerator with a package of benefits for the cohort. In addition, companies will have access to Indielab Connect, the social network launched in spring 2020 in response to the COVID-19 lockdown.
We are thrilled to have been chosen and excited to continue the research and development we started with Vital Stories. There is a sweet spot between live-action gaming and scripted drama and we intend to master it!
Find our more about the programme here