Sparks: Game Changers 2026 with Ardán and Code Coven

Sparks: Game Changers returns in early 2027, a career development course by Ardán and Code Coven for people of underrepresented genders in the Irish games industry, as part of Screen Ireland's Digital Games Portfolio. 🎮 ✨ 💚 🌈 Hear feedback from two of last year's participants, Alanna Kelly and Caitlyn Rooke, on their experience as part of Sparks: Game Changers and what they found most beneficial for their careers. Want to have a say in the shape of the next round of the programme? Take the poll and answer three questions. Poll Link: tally.so/r/9qLPkQ The poll questions include: ✨ Where are you on your games journey? Trying to break in Early career (0-3 yrs) Mid-career Leading a team or studio ✨ What's your biggest games career hurdle right now? Getting noticed by studios Knowing what's next for me Pitching my ideas Keeping my spark alive ✨ Which area would help accelerate your career? Making my portfolio shine Pitching my game for funding Stepping up to lead a team Negotiating pay & contracts Note: for this programme, we define underrepresented genders as women (cis & trans), trans men, non-binary people, and any other gender-non-conforming people. ⚧️ ♀️ 🏳️‍⚧️ The Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland Digital Games Portfolio is managed by Imirt and Ardán. For this year, Imirt are responsible for Games Funding, while Ardán are responsible for Talent Development. The Irish Games Talent Incubator 2026 and other talent initiatives like Sparks: Game Changers 2027 will be managed by Ardán. 🎥 GK Media Studios