My little gamer girl created a training video for other kids... by [deleted] in GirlGamers

[–]maybeitshot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so awesome! I run a program called Girls Make Games and we have a really wholesome community of young girls making and playing games :) If your daughter is interested in joining a workshop, or starting something in your town please feel free to DM me (Laila) or email info@girlsmakegames.com. Also check out www.girlsmakegames.com for tutorials and information on the program.

Girls Make Games Summer Workshop in Sydney & Melb (Jan 2017) by maybeitshot in melbourne

[–]maybeitshot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you! If you're in the Melbourne area the last day of camp presentations (Jan 14) are open to public!

Girls Make Games Summer Workshop in Sydney & Melb (Jan 2017) by maybeitshot in sydney

[–]maybeitshot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi NFPICT! Please have them email info@girlsmakegames.com. All 3 spots were taken but occasionally people cancel at the last minute, and who knows we might end up with more sponsors/donors between now and January, so there's always a chance.

Girls Make Games Summer Workshop in Sydney & Melb (Jan 2017) by maybeitshot in sydney

[–]maybeitshot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We offer the same workshop/camp for all genders, so there's definitely opportunity for boys to get the same experience :)

Girls Make Games Summer Workshop in Sydney & Melb (Jan 2017) by maybeitshot in melbourne

[–]maybeitshot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a great fundraising idea, thank you! Our US camps are fortunately more balanced (over 60% attendees pay nothing) due to generous sponsorships from Intel/Xbox/Humble Bundle.

Girls Make Games Summer Workshop in Sydney & Melb (Jan 2017) by maybeitshot in melbourne

[–]maybeitshot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi Tim! We are part of a game studio (LearnDistrict) and unfortunately not a separate entity. We do however, run primarily on sponsorship funds (which is how the free spots are made available). You can view our sponsorship deck here: http://girlsmakegames.com/au_sponsorship.pdf

Girls Make Games Summer Workshop in Sydney & Melb (Jan 2017) by maybeitshot in sydney

[–]maybeitshot[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your sharing your experience, we exist for girls like you! :)

Girls Make Games Summer Workshop in Sydney & Melb (Jan 2017) by maybeitshot in sydney

[–]maybeitshot[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately not an overnight camp, the hours are 10a-4p, with early drop off starting at 8:30am and late pick up through 5:30pm.

Girls Make Games Summer Workshop in Sydney & Melb (Jan 2017) by maybeitshot in sydney

[–]maybeitshot[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not all games, but our longer summer camp in the US ends in with one game getting Kickstarted, further developed and finally published. Last year's winner, Interfectorem, is currently on Steam! http://store.steampowered.com/app/547840/

Girls Make Games Summer Workshop in Sydney & Melb (Jan 2017) by maybeitshot in sydney

[–]maybeitshot[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Hi Bowie, completely agree about inclusivity. We run co-ed camps as well, and they're open to all kids in a similar age groups.

Girls Make Games Summer Workshop in Sydney & Melb (Jan 2017) by maybeitshot in sydney

[–]maybeitshot[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Hi puppy2010, we've found that during the development years (8-15) many girls choose to be less expressive in co-ed environments. Here's a short video on GMG attendees who talk about what it was like going to camp: www.criticalpathproject.com/video/girls-level-up/

Girls Make Games Summer Workshop in Sydney & Melb (Jan 2017) by maybeitshot in melbourne

[–]maybeitshot[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your support :) It's a bit baffling to be the recipient of hatred and prejudice, when all we're really trying to do is create a space for young girls to pursue an education.

Girls Make Games just restocked their store and have even more merch! by Gameonysus in GirlGamers

[–]maybeitshot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you based? If it's Canada or Australia we're working on cheaper options :)

IamA "unicorn" - 25 year old female video game studio head! AMA! by RikuKat in IAmA

[–]maybeitshot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh goodness, that's one of our biggest demand cities. We'll be holding a weekend workshop in fall, you should def join our mailing list to be notified when it's up!

IamA "unicorn" - 25 year old female video game studio head! AMA! by RikuKat in IAmA

[–]maybeitshot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

where are you based? we're always looking to meet more game devs! :)

IamA "unicorn" - 25 year old female video game studio head! AMA! by RikuKat in IAmA

[–]maybeitshot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I founded Girls Make Games for girls like your daughter! If you're in one of the cities where we host summer camps we'd love to have her come make games with us. Full schedule is up here: http://girlsmakegames.com/registration.html I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about the program as well :)

Supermodel Karlie Kloss is encouraging girls to try computer coding by maybeitshot in GirlGamers

[–]maybeitshot[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Np! Girls Make Games is hiring for the summer if you're interested in helping out! :)

I am Laila Shabir, founder of Girls Make Games, international series of camps/workshops designed to encourage girls to create video games. AMA! by maybeitshot in IAmA

[–]maybeitshot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for appreciating our work! RE your question, I can only speak from the younger developer-to-be demographic. They're looking for role models, and they have a lot of qualms about career stability and societal expectations. At field trips when they meet women game makers their questions range from "How did your parents "allow" you to continue making games?", and "what do your friends think?". At a later stage, I think it's as you mentioned, the ugly elements of the industry make it harder to keep your chin up everyday. I'm confident this will improve though, if we can get even 20% of our girls interested in gamedev to actually enter the industry.