February’s ✊🏾 Newsletter
Oh hello! It’s been a while! But have no fear, the newsletter is here! There’s a lot of exciting things planned this year with Hand Eye Society, so stay tuned and keep an eye out for workshops, events, socials and more! We can’t wait to show all y’all what we’ve been up to! It’s going to be a very exciting year! I can tell! I can feel it in my bones…or maybe it’s because I don’t drink milk? I’m not sure, but what I DO know, is that it’s going to be a fun time! No milk necessary–or cereal for that matter. 🥰✊🏾
We would love to welcome everyone to our official Hand Eye Society Discord channel!
Note: Events may be cancelled, or change form, like a transformer, or like a popsicle in the sun.
Don’t forget, there’s Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!
You can also submit news about Toronto/GTA games and events to calendar@handeyesociety.com at any time before the month in which the event takes place (preferably with a week to spare), post to our Facebook Group (as long as it’s relevant to local games/playful media and doesn’t violate our Code of Conduct), or @ us on Twitter for a RT.
#ICYMI
⭐SAVE THE DATE⭐
September 15-18th, 2022.
Game Devs of Color Expo is BACK online for our lucky 7th year. Join us — we’re amplifying the creative power held by people of color in games.
And guess what? We're newly registered as a nonprofit. Spread the word, it's happening 🎉 pic.twitter.com/7xuOKATsDV
— Game Devs of Color Expo (@GDoCExpo) January 31, 2022
🚨 OPPORTUNITY ALERT!! 🚨#FCF's #BeingBlackInCanada is BACK for 2022, and we're on the lookout for Canada's next group of great emerging Black filmmakers in #Montreal #Toronto #Halifax #Calgary #Vancouver #Ottawa!
Deadline: March 6, 2022https://t.co/Jyw6wh8w0I pic.twitter.com/iMrmeAn423
— Being Black in Canada | Etre Noir.e au Canada (@BBIC_ENAC) January 13, 2022
A thread highlighting true Black History in games, dope releases from talented teams/individuals across 2020-2021. Still working on 2022's hot upcoming list. https://t.co/Y10Fem5ABO
— Shawn Alexander Allen (@ShawnDoubleA) February 1, 2022
https://t.co/p4ynp5VjrY pic.twitter.com/Icb0manmDq
— Ontario Creates (@OntarioCreates) February 1, 2022
Black History Month?!?!?!? Time to once again share one of the best things I've written on @PCMag #BlackHistoryMonth
"Video Games Owe Black Players More Than Just Talk"https://t.co/pdKCiGbuMh
— Jordan Minor (@JordanWMinor) February 1, 2022
BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES
📢 Calling all Ontario Indie studios! Registration for the Ubisoft Indie Series presented by @NationalBank opens TODAY!
💡 If you're a small studio with big ideas, you could win $50,000 to realize your creative vision!
➡️ Read more and register here: https://t.co/UnRURhaPlo pic.twitter.com/OPPOq2Bkbx
— Ubisoft Toronto (@UbisoftToronto) January 12, 2022
Had a bit of a change in schedule, so I've opened an #EnvironmentArt Mentorship slot for February.
If you're starting a new enviro, looking for guidance on an existing project, or refreshing your portfolio, follow the link or DM me with any questions! 🙂https://t.co/DOHkSlfCjk pic.twitter.com/tGbWJ3VbGE
— Billy Matjiunis (@BillyMatjiunis) January 26, 2022
📢WE'RE HIRING!
Join our incredibly talented and diverse team as we continue to grow! 🦁✊🏾
💰Competitive salary
😍 PTO and work life balance
💚Comprehensive benefits package
📍US, Canada (Local/Remote)Apply👉🏾https://t.co/osrqrkRKS2#GameJobs #GameDev #BLECareers pic.twitter.com/em9MNZVBXO
— Brass Lion Entertainment (@brasslionent) January 20, 2022
Our friends over at Mighty Yell are looking for a Unity VR Consultant! Apply here!
Jam3 is hiring for many roles right now but we’re always looking for good developers, from junior on up. We are a design/experience agency, but often end up game-adjacent: we internally developed East of the Rockies and an unannounced project; and we often do award winning sites for things like Medal of Honor. If you’re looking to apply, email mike.nowak@jam3.com and mention HES.
Disclaimer: This is a monthly compilation of various Toronto game news and events in and around the city — many of which are not organized by Hand Eye Society — and is by no means comprehensive. Always check official links for accurate details and credits, and please send any corrections, additions, or submissions for future months to calendar@handeyesociety.com before the month in which the event takes place.
