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Finally the Transmedia Game Jam Accelerator Programme wants to spotlight our Game Makers of Finland. They are the world’s first trade union for people who work in the game industry. Their mission is to support and develop the Finnish game industry, and we are very happy that they also value transmedia initiatives. If you have questions about, or need support within the game industry we highly recommend to contact them.

Contact them or become a member through their webbsite: https://www.peliala.fi/en/

The Transmedia Game Jam Accelerator Programme is an initiative from Helsinki Film Lab where game developers and animation studios collaborate to create new interactive games from existing animation IPs. The programme includes masterclasses, mentorship sessions, and game jam where participants rapidly develop a prototype.

Spotlighting another Transmedia Game Jam Accelerator Programme partner, Fondia who have advised and mentored the participants in IP law. Fondia provides advice and legal services in many different fields. Relevant to our programme they are experts in IP law and regulations for several creative industries, such as gaming and film. If you are a company looking for legal counseling or services regarding IP we recommend reaching out to them.
You can find their website here: https://fondia.com/en/en

The Transmedia Game Jam Accelerator Programme is an initiative from Helsinki Film Lab where game developers and animation studios collaborate to create new interactive games from existing animation IPs. The programme includes masterclasses, mentorship sessions, and game jam where participants rapidly develop a prototype.

🚀 Our Transmedia Game Jam Accelerator just made waves on Cineuropa!
�The world’s first rapid-validation programme transforming animation IP into game development concluded its inaugural edition with playable prototypes, cross-industry teams, and bold new pathways for creative IP. 💥🎮✨

Read how we’re helping creators test transmedia potential: fast, focused and future-ready.

📎 https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/489688/

Character House AVEK - Audiovisuaalisen kulttuurin edistämiskeskus Finnish Game Jam Helsingin kaupunki - Helsingfors stad - City of Helsinki vitae Game Makers of Finland Valofirma - The Light House EAVE (European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs)

Transmedia Game Jam Accelerator concludes its first edition, bridging animation and games 27/02/2026 - The programme wrapped with an industry showcase in Helsinki, highlighting how established animation IP can be transformed into playable prototypes and positioned for global interactive markets

The Transmedia Game Jam Accelerator Programme wants to spotlight our partner who has provided the venue for several of the programme events: SuperBario!
SuperBario is a bar and events venue with a game focused aesthetic. If you are interested in hosting an event, or want check out their upcoming events please check out their website: https://superbario.com/

SuperBario has also run into unexpected economic issues as of late and are looking for the community for support. Please take a minute and read more about that here: https://mesenaatti.me/en/4174/super-bario-the-co-op-campaign/

The Transmedia Game Jam Accelerator Programme is an initiative from Helsinki Film Lab where game developers and animation studios collaborate to create new interactive games from existing animation IPs. The programme includes masterclasses, mentorship sessions, and game jam where participants rapidly develop a prototype.

Yesterday was electric. ⚡🎮

The Transmedia Game Jam Showcase brought a packed room of industry professionals together to witness the results of the world’s first animation IP × game jam, and the energy was undeniable. The room was full of curiosity, anticipation and momentum. The Showcase marked the official close of the Transmedia Game Jam Accelerator, a programme that combined bold creative ideation with masterclasses on IP strategy, IPR, marketing, and community building.

A big thank you to the evenings venue host .bario.helsinki who yet again provided an ideal space to host the event. If you are planning on hosting a company event and need a venue we highly recommend checking them out!

Helsinki Film Lab also wants to extend a huge thank you to all participants for embracing this pioneering journey, and to our incredible mentors: Christian Fonnesbech, Inari Revonjoki, Begüm Dogan, Tatu Petersen-Jessen, and Jukka Jäske. Thank you for sharing your experience, and also asking the tough questions when needed.

And of course, our partners who made everything possible:
AVEK Kopiosto (for giving us the opportunity to make Finland the hub of transmedia innovation!)
Game Makers of Finland (for catering during the Game Jam!)
Valofirma - The Light House (for the unforgettable jam space)
Super Bario (for being our official ideation and pitching venue!)
Fondia Oyj (for making sure everyone knew what their IP rights and best practices in the transmedia realm!)
Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) (for being so generous with your participants!)
Finnish Game Jam (for making the best jam experience ever!)

The Transmedia Game Jam Accelerator Programme wants to spotlight our partner and official game jam venue provider: Valofirma - The Light House!
Valofirma is leading the Finnish equipment service company for film and media productions and during the jam weekend they generously provided one of their film studios as a venue, an unusual but inspiring site for the developers. We are very thankful for their support of the programme!

Check out their studio spaces and gear rental here: https://valofirma.fi/en/

The Transmedia Game Jam Accelerator Programme is an initiative from Helsinki Film Lab where game developers and animation studios collaborate to create new interactive games from existing animation IPs. The programme includes masterclasses, mentorship sessions, and game jam where participants rapidly develop a prototype.

It has come to our attention that Super Bario, a dear partner to Helsinki Film Lab, has received unexpected financial trouble. They are currently looking for support from the community to help them survive this crisis. If you are interested in helping them out please check out their fundraiser.

The existence of hubs such as Super Bario is important to grow in-person communities around games. Losing them would be felt by many.

Read more about theri fundraiser here: https://mesenaatti.me/en/4174/super-bario-the-co-op-campaign/

Help us help them!

Last weekend the skilled cross-industry teams transformed animation IPs into video-game prototypes at the Transmedia Game Jam. Everything from visual novels to pinball games were prototyped during the jam, all with a focus on how to create something interactive while keeping the core aspects of the IP.
Thanks to our venue sponsor Valofirma the participants got the opportunity to jam at a very special site, a real film studio. We are very grateful for Valofirmas hospitality and support for the programme.

If you are interested in seeing the final pitches of the programme or you want to do cross industry networking yourself, then make sure to sign up to the Film x TV x Games x Comics Industry Networking event 26th of February.
Sign up to the event here: https://luma.com/ihlvku40