ACMI + RMIT is looking for young creatives to show off their in-development videogame projects, get audience feedback, and expand their game-development skills.
The ACMI + RMIT Young Creators’ Lab invites 10–16 years to show their projects at ACMI, and gather expert industry and audience feedback. This is a chance to ask, “What do I want to learn about my videogame?” and we are keen to help you find out!
What: This is an experiment in showing unfinished works, prototypes, works in progress, and cool new ideas in the area of videogames.
When: Fri 17 October and Saturday 18 October, at ACMI
How do I apply? Application are now open, and close 5pm Sunday 3rd August. Check back here 30/6 to find out more, or scroll down to FAQs to get some info on the application process.
Who: Open to all young game creatives aged 10 - 16 years old in Victoria
Our selection process: This is not a competition! This is about supporting you to take the next steps in your creative journey with experts from RMIT School of Education, RMIT Games Design, and ACMI.
We encourage individual works, and group projects. Works selected will need to be able to benefit from audience interaction, and feedback, but don't have to be completed or even playable yet.
Apply for Young Creator's Lab
Ready to get started, or want to have a look through the application form first? Follow the link below
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Please read the FAQs below, and if you have any other questions, please contact us at education@acmi.net.au
I'm 10 years old, do I have to compete against 16 year olds?
ACMI+RMIT Young Creators’ Lab is not a competition. The most engaging and interesting project ideas will be included.
What if my project or idea is only in the early stages?
We are particularly interested in early-stage great ideas, and we are keen to help you to progress your ideas, so don’t let this hold you back!
Can I ask my teacher for help?
Yes – and any other experts or helpers are welcome to help you too.
Do I have to speak in public during Young Creators Lab?
Yes, but you will only be speaking with people one-on-one and in small groups. The audience will be supportive and keen to help you, and will include game experts from ACMI and RMIT, families, and school groups.
Can ACMI and RMIT help me develop my videogame?
We love videogames but we don't have capacity to help you build your game, but we will provide guidance on developing and presenting your idea.
What is the application process like?
It's not too intense, you can always start or have a look at the application form - just don't hit 'submit' until you're ready.
Find out more about the games from 2024 Young Creator's Lab
Ant Hill Conquest
A mix between open-world exploration and colony building where you work with cute ants. Expand your colony as you face the natural hazards of an unforgiving world.
Escape to Startown
Welcome to Escape to Startown. You wake up in a locked abandoned house. Once you have escaped, be careful as you enter Starling... the deeper you go... the more horrors there are. Will you help the mischievous frog merchant Charles, or team up with Pro Monster Hunter Abigail? Or will you go solo while reverting Starling to its charming origins?
Habitat 666
After you lose contact with your colonisation group, you are left alone on an alien island to survive with the limited tools at your disposal. Here you must face starvation, sickness, predators, and so much more on Habitat 666.
Slugger
Slugger is a fast-paced top-down bullet-hell shooter game full of eternal action and fun! Survive waves of spawning enemies and bosses - perishing gives you the chance to upgrade in your skill tree, become more powerful and defeat harder waves. Other rewards might be waiting for you... maybe you can use this power to become even more powerful... and defeat the final boss...
Mind in the Sky
Welcome to the Mind Sky, an unpredictable series of worlds. This 3D platforming adventure features a vast set of movement tools to use, from mysterious floating clouds, to hot air balloons.
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