Codfish Game Clinic:
Pitch Your Game to a Real Publisher
5 selected teams. Pitch mentorship, an exclusive dinner, a publisher
masterclass and direct 1-on-1 time with Dear Villagers — all in person.
Deadline: April 10th
THE PUBLISHER
Meet Dear Villagers
Dear Villagers is a leading European indie publisher behind critically acclaimed titles like The Forgotten City, Season: A Letter to the Future, and Gerda: A Flame in Winter. They champion bold, original visions and work closely with developers from pitch to launch.
Guillaume Ancelin
Senior Product Manager Dear Villagers
5 Spots available. Open to devs in Portugal and abroad
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Two days. No zoom calls. No rushed booths.
Pitch mentorship
Codfish Academy helps you prep your deck before the clinic.
Networking dinner
Exclusive sitdown dinner on the evening of April 23
Publisher Masterclass
Publisher Strategies, KPIs, and what makes a game viable.
1-on-1 with Guillaume
Direct personal feedback from Senior Dear Villagers Product Manager.
Requires: pitchdeck + playable prototype or demo
SCHEDULE
Four Key Moments
April 10th – Application Closes
submit your pitchdeck and playable demo
Before April 23rd – Pitch Mentorship
Selected teams get prepared by Codfish Academy
April 23rd, evening – Networking Dinner
In-person in Óbidos. Relaxed, intimate, no agenda
April 24th, full day – Masterclass & 1-on-1s
Publisher deep-dive and your personal feedback session.
Only 5 teams selected – don’t wait!
APPLY
Submit your project
Open to game developers in Portugal and internationally.. 5 spots available. Deadline: April 10.
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