@DamageLabs

Launching game and digital media studios by new founders from marginalized backgrounds exploring alternative models and sustainability. By @DMGToronto.

 Canada
damagelabs.ca
Joined July 2020
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Hello to our amazing community! We are thrilled to announce that applications for our second Damage Labs Studio Startup cohort are open today, April 15th! Apply here: damagelabs.ca/
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DMG is on the lookout for a COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR! Starts May 1st, contractual position with possible room for growth, fully remote work available to anyone in Canada. 🔥😍🕹️ See this link for details: damesmakinggames.org/job-pos…
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Hinterland is hiring! We are looking for a talented Environment Concept Artist to join our diverse team of game devs and help us set the tone and style of our new original science-fiction IP, code-named “Project Hummingbird”. Learn more: bit.ly/3xZEjXl
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Damage Labs retweeted
DMG@DMGToronto21 Feb 2023
The annual general meeting is coming up this Sunday February 26th at 12PM EST! The annual general meeting is a great chance to catch up on what DMG has been up to, and what we have in store for 2023. Please RSVP using this Google form (forms.gle/THBKKRwLdeymX3BHA).
Bright blue background with DMG logo in the top lefthand side. Graphics of game controller and handheld gaming device in top right. Graphics of a D20 and two D6 dice in the bottom right. A black banner runs through the middle with white text on top of it. Text reads, "AGM, February 26th at 12pm EST". There is another text box at the bottom left that reads, "RSVP via the link in the description to receive an invite!"

ALT Bright blue background with DMG logo in the top lefthand side. Graphics of game controller and handheld gaming device in top right. Graphics of a D20 and two D6 dice in the bottom right. A black banner runs through the middle with white text on top of it. Text reads, "AGM, February 26th at 12pm EST". There is another text box at the bottom left that reads, "RSVP via the link in the description to receive an invite!"

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Damage Labs retweeted
DMG@DMGToronto22 Sep 2022
Tomorrow is the deadline for applications to our call for the role of Executive Director! More details on the application below. l8r.it/0hcu
DMG@DMGToronto8 Sep 2022
💜 We're on the hunt for a new Executive Director 💜⁠ ⁠ Someone to tackle the leadership of our existing activities as well as dream about our future potential! If this is you, or someone you might know, please share. DMs are open! ⁠ l8r.it/0hcu
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Such a fun interview with the amazing @dapurplesharpie! Thank you for having us and to all the attendees 💗
Game Devs of Color Expo@GDoCExpo17 Sep 2022
💥NOW HAPPENING: Dev Interview: Mikiwam! Let's show some love to @StudioEkosi for their Indigenous fantasy narrative about plants, community, and magic. Tune in now to hear about the game. (And check out the demo, too!) #GDoCExpo xitter.cf/StudioEkosi/status/156…
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We got to chat with @PasteMagazine about CURSES, the 90s, girlhood, and feeeeeeeeeelings. Thanks so much for the lovely write-up, Pheonix 💜💜💜 Just 2 days til we unleash the magic!!! 🔮🖤🌠 pastemagazine.com/games/curs…
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The Damage Labs Studio Startup cohort 2 is back up and running this week! We’re excited to welcome the founders and studios who will be part of our program. More info at: l8r.it/B26c
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Make it a #followfriday? @gblekkenhorst @CCroslandMusic + @elizamgrafton @rosegoldeen + @Hotchmoney @grenstone @masstolight + @nataliayanchak @MyriadAugustine @mahoganyculture @RosemaryTravale
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We're extending the app window for a whole week - just to give anyone who may be struggling with the application or second guessing themselves a chance to submit. :D New deadline is May 20th If you were considering applying but still weren't sure, let's talk about it!
Damage Labs colour scheme of pinkish-lavender and black. Faded assets in background with text boxes that read: Damage Labs. Application Deadline Extended. May 20th

ALT Damage Labs colour scheme of pinkish-lavender and black. Faded assets in background with text boxes that read: Damage Labs. Application Deadline Extended. May 20th

Reminder! Application deadline for the second cohort for the Damage Labs program is tomorrow, May 13th! (Friday the 13th, gasp!) If you have any issues with your application, please feel free to reach out to us! We're here to help you in whatever ways we can. :D
Damage lab branding colours, which are pale pinkish lavender with black text boxes. Damage Labs logo at the top with Application Deadline May 13th written below at a tilt.

ALT Damage lab branding colours, which are pale pinkish lavender with black text boxes. Damage Labs logo at the top with Application Deadline May 13th written below at a tilt.

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Q: What if I have accessibility needs?

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A: Let us know! While we work to provide accessible material as a rule, we are also more than happy to try and meet your unique needs in whatever ways we can. This can include anything from: providing transcripts or notes for live presentations, providing recordings to view material at a later date, funds for childcare during presentation times, ESL or ASL interpreters, etc

ALT A: Let us know! While we work to provide accessible material as a rule, we are also more than happy to try and meet your unique needs in whatever ways we can. This can include anything from: providing transcripts or notes for live presentations, providing recordings to view material at a later date, funds for childcare during presentation times, ESL or ASL interpreters, etc

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Accessibility is important to us, and can mean different things for different people – please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you better access our program!
Just a reminder: We're holding office hours to help folks with their applications! ⁠If you have any questions about the program, specific questions about your app, or need help getting started/getting your thoughts down - we're here to help!⁠ Book here: calendar.google.com/calendar…
Damage Lab colour scheme (pink and black) with the text Office Hours, Damage Labs. A separate text box reads: Timeslots Available, Book Now!

ALT Damage Lab colour scheme (pink and black) with the text Office Hours, Damage Labs. A separate text box reads: Timeslots Available, Book Now!

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Q: What if we have already incorporated?

ALT Q: What if we have already incorporated?

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A: It really depends! We have accepted applicants in the past who have very recently incorporated or have incorporated but haven’t moved far beyond that step. If you are unsure if you qualify based on this criteria, reach out to us and we can discuss it in more detail.

ALT A: It really depends! We have accepted applicants in the past who have very recently incorporated or have incorporated but haven’t moved far beyond that step. If you are unsure if you qualify based on this criteria, reach out to us and we can discuss it in more detail.

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If you are unsure about whether or not you qualify based on studio status, let’s talk about it!
The FAQ continue!!
Q: What is social/cultural benefit?

ALT Q: What is social/cultural benefit?

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A: Social/cultural benefit can have many meanings. For example, it can come from the products your studio designs or from the structure of your studio. Maybe it's the jobs you create, the representation your games offer, or how your audience interacts with your work.

ALT A: Social/cultural benefit can have many meanings. For example, it can come from the products your studio designs or from the structure of your studio. Maybe it's the jobs you create, the representation your games offer, or how your audience interacts with your work.

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We know this question can be tough to answer. Social/cultural benefit is what social finance investors are looking for from your studio or the work it produces. Have questions? Let us know!
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