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Indiecade Call for Submissions
by Ian Bogost March 12, 2008
categories: General
Indiecade has announced the call for submissions for their show at Open Satellite festival in Seattle, which they are calling their "flagship festival." According to the call, "independent interactive media of all types" is eligible, including videogames, serious games, ARGs and more. Entrants will also be considered for year-round international showcase exhibitions. Enter here; Deadline is April 11 at midnight PDT. More info on the Seattle event after the jump.

Greater Seattle houses many of the world’s largest commercial videogame developers and publishers. IndieCade’s flagship 2008 festival @ Open Satellite will be the first major exhibition of international, independent videogames and videogame art in the area and will draw a diverse new audience, comprising savvy professionals interested in cutting-edge digital media, game developers, publishers, artists and enthusiasts of all ages. The gallery exhibition, featuring games selected by an international jury, is open to the public and complemented by a sequence of leading industry speakers, workshops and featured designers, and ongoing creative/social game play. An award reception, intimate evening programs, and VIP special events will anchor the program. Event organizers include IndieCade Founder Stephanie Barish, IndieCade Festival Chair Celia Pearce, IndieCade Festival Director Sam Roberts, and Open Satellite Exhibitions Director Abigail Guay.