We love, love and love IndieCade here at GamingAngels.com. That’s why I’m so excited to have more details about the upcoming International Festival of Independent Games taking place this October 1-4, 2009 in Culver City, CA. IndieCade 2009 will have 30 independent games selected from hundreds of entries. The International Festival of Independent Games is the only independent gaming event open to the US public.

Today they have announced a few of the finalists which come from all areas of interactive media, art to commercial, ARG to abstract, and serious to shooter. Finalists being announced today include “Papermint” from Avaloop in Austria, “Moon Stories” by Daniel Benmergui from Chile and “Gray” by Mike Boxleiter & Greg Wohlwend of the United States.

“IndieCade continues to nurture and attract the fringe talent that is paving the future of game development,” says Sam Roberts, IndieCade Festival Director. We’re anticipating the best festival ever thanks to a tremendous roster of participants and amazing support from Culver City.”

The festival starts on October 1 and runs through October 4. There will be a gala opening night event “The IndieCade Happening” from 6-10pm at the Royal/T (another favorite GA spot!) hosted by Richard Lemarchand (Naughty Dog).

The hands-on will run in three Culver City locations: Wonderful World of Art Gallery, Culver Hotel Mezzanine and Gregg Fleishman Gallery daily from 11:00am to 7:00pm daily. I’m willing to do a tour together if anyone else from GA is going.

A conference schedule is also being offered as part of Indiecade. Each day will have a theme:
Friday – October 2 Emotional Depth and Challenging Topics
Saturday – October 3 Art and Innovation
Sunday – October 4 Aspiring Gamemakers Young and Old

You can find the full conference schedule at IndieCade.org

Tickets for IndieCade range from $20 for day of hands-on to $275 for the full festival/conference pass. Maybe sure to go to the website to purchase and for more details.

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