"I left the mentorship feeling inspired and equipped with the knowledge to turn my gaming passion into a reality."
This mentorship experience brought together two passionate individuals when Curtis from Stellar Boar Productions teamed up with aspiring game developer, Isaac. Their shared interest in gaming sparked a day filled with learning and valuable insights during which they talked about their experiences and creative visions.
Isaac had the unique opportunity to play a game Curtis helped design, while Curtis listened attentively to Isaac’s game concepts, offering expert advice on how to bring them to life. Together, they explored educational pathways, job market prospects in the province’s burgeoning video game industry, and the concrete steps to turn a passion into a career.
Curtis was impressed by Isaac’s receptiveness and eagerness to apply the lessons learned. Having personally experienced disability, Curtis understands the profound impact a creative career can have, particularly for persons experiencing disability, and he wants to promote a more inclusive and diverse game industry.
This mentorship experience strengthened Curtis’s commitment to mentoring more young talent in the gaming field. Recognizing the untapped potential in Newfoundland and Labrador, he aspires to cultivate a thriving game industry.
Congratulations to Isaac on a successful mentorship and a huge thank you to Curtis from Stellar Boar Productions for the sharing of his knowledge and his dedication to nurturing the next generation of game creators!