Big Indie Pitch Returns to GDC!

Fancy getting your game in front of a panel of leading journalists and potential publishers/partners and winning a prize? That's exactly what's on offer at the Big Indie Pitch, a speed dating style pitch event taking place on the Thursday of GDC week.

It's the most fun you'll have at GDC and the most important thing you can do for your game! Oh and it's completely FREE to take part in too - we'll even feed you!

What do I need to do?

Getting involved couldn't be easier, just sign up below and come along as early as you can to the developer check-in, open from 12pm.

Due to overhwelming demand and in the interests of giving everyone a fair chance, we've setup a simple pre-filter system for 20 of the available pitch seats. All you need to do is submit your game via this simple form before the end of play on Friday 23rd February 2015 and our team will then check through each submission to create a shortlist, notifying those who've made it prior to the event.

In addition to increasing your chances of a pitching slot, you also get the added benefit of knowing that your game has definitely been looked at by the Pocket Gamer, 148Apps, or the AppSpy team.

In order to submit your game for the pre-filtering stage, simply submit your game here by the closing deadline of 23rd February 2015. You'll also need to book a Developer ticket below (it's free).

JUDGES INCLUDE

Rob LeFebvre - Cult of Mac
Rob Rich - 148apps.com
Steve Peterson - GamesIndustry.biz
Johnny Lindvay - Big Sushi
Mark Brown - Steel Media Ltd
Trevor Sheridan - AppleNApps
Chloi Rad - Steel Media Ltd
Alysia Judge - Steel Media Ltd
Andrew Huff founder - DroidGamers.com

Industry spectators are more than welcome to come along and network, too! Just book a Spectator ticket below.

It's always fun, it's always useful. Come along!

Following on from the BIP, we'll be running one of our popular Pocket Gamer DrinkUps. Why not stick around for more fun? CLICK HERE to register.

BIG INDIE PITCH SCHEDULE

12pm - DEV CHECK-IN
Space is limited to the first 20 who sign up and meet criteria below. Come early.
Please note that RSVPing does not guarantee a spot in the competition.
This event is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED until capacity. A business card is required for entry.

12:30pm - OPENING REMARKS

12.45pm - 3:30pm
PITCH COMPETITION & WALK-UP MEDIA BAR

4pm
JUDGES VOTE & ANNOUNCE WINNERS!

Pitch Rules:

• Please book one developer ticket per company presenting. Multiple people from the same company are welcome on the single ticket.
• Make sure you submit your game details here to be shortlisted to take part: http://www.pocketgamer.biz/users/profile/big-indie-pitch-during-gdc-2015/
• You will have 3 minutes to pitch. Practice your pitch, get it down to 3 minutes to allow 1 minutes for questions. Here are some great tips on how to prepare: http://www.pocketgamer.biz/r/PG.Biz/Pocket+Gamer+Connects/feature.asp?c=56813
• Come prepared. Business cards, stickers, info sheets, etc. Most importantly, bring your game on a mobile device with a 4G connection.
• If you are selected as the winner you may be asked to present your game to the audience so everyone can see how great your game is!
• 1st Prize = $5000, 2nd Prize = $2500 and 3rd Prize $1000 of advertising spend on Steel Media websites
• To claim your prize please contact Nicky after the event on nicky.wilkinson@steelmedia.co.uk

***Please note RSVP's are limited to the 4 attendees per company (this does not apply to the event sponsors). A current business card MUST be presented on entry. The venue operates a strict door policy and will require photo ID to be produced by anyone looking 21 and under. Please bring ID if you are lucky enough to look young!***