Be Playful: Black Public Media Games Showcase

Thursday, Oct 15

5:00pm – 8:00pm

Hosted by

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400 total spots

Are you a fan of indie games and immersive experiences? Then stop by Be Playful: Black Public Media Games Showcase on Thursday, October. 15th, in Leimert Park. The three-hour showcase features PC and VR game demos, plus a couple of augmented reality art projects. Black Public Media (BPM) artists and developers will be on site, answering questions about their work. And if you have a recent bonus check burning a hole in your pocket, consider supporting your favorite demo in the showcase. Project budgets range from $75K to $300K. All of the makers are seeking institutional grants and individual funders, in exchange for credit. BPM makers have pitch decks and project budgets ready for prospective funders to review. FEATURED PROJECTS ---------------------- Counter of Sheep Fatherhood Legacy Mannahatta 2100 Mojo: Stained Mojo: The Floods Omnivores Rule Squidpunk Vévé-Punk: Mind Singer Be playful. Hosted by Black Public Media (www.blackpublicmedia.org), a film nonprofit based in Harlem. Event Partners: Black LA Tech Week and Tameka Kee/Ethics from the Edge. This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem in Los Angeles. Learn more at www.tech-week.com #blacklatechweek #blackpublicmedia #latechweek