Upcoming Event

EOI Now Open — Beyond the Script: Designing Stories That React

January 23, 2026 11:59 pm

Are you an emerging writer, filmmaker, gamer or storyteller ready to explore the world of interactive storytelling?

Beyond the Script is a new national hybrid program led by Western Sydney’s creative community at Arts & Cultural Exchange (ACE). Across three Game Jam weekends in March 2026, participants will learn narrative game design tools such as Ink, Twine and Bitsy, guided by professional game-makers from Serenade Games.

You’ll prototype your own playable story, collaborate with other emerging creators, and present your work at a public showcase livestreamed from ACE Parramatta. 

Selected games created from the Beyond the Script Game Jams and Workshops will be presented in the 2026 experimental games showcase ALT: Ex as part of the Powerhouse’s annual games festival ALT: GAMES.

More details below.

How to apply:

Submit an Expression of Interest by Friday 23 January 2026.

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What you’ll gain:
  • Hands-on experience with narrative design tools (Ink, Twine, Bitsy)
  • Mentorship from industry professionals and guest speakers
  • Collaboration opportunities with other emerging game-makers
  • A public showcase of your prototype and the chance for your work to be seen nationally
  • Potential paid exhibition opportunity at Powerhouse Museum’s ALT-GAMES Festival

Who can apply:
Emerging and early-career writers, filmmakers, animators, designers, and game developers — especially those from underrepresented communities.

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