HA3 Task 7 Professional Bodies Supporting the Industry

UKIE

UKIE is the association for UK.Interactive.Entertainment. It is also the only existing trade body in the UK's wider interactive entertainment industry, they are there to champion the interests; needs and positive image of the video games along with the interactive entertainment industry. They give practical support; advice; guidance; introductions.

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IGDA

IGDA stands for International.Game.Developers.Association
They are the largest non-profit organization to create video games. They are a global network of collaborating projects as well as communities made up of individuals from every field of game development. They rely on volunteer work provided by countless members and empowers everyone with the intention of positively affecting their career and industry.

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Women in Games (Women in Games Jobs)

Women in games jobs is a non-profit company which works to recruit more women into the games industry, This is done by promoting role models and encouraging women whom seek a job in the games industry. They also campaign to make the games industry more attractive towards women for both new entrants, and women who already work in the games industry.

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BAFTA

BAFTA stands for the British.Academy of Film and television Arts. They support; promote and develop the art forms of film; television and video games. They do this by identifying and rewarding excellence to inspire practitioners as well as benefit the general public. As well as its awards. BAFTA has a year round international program of learning events as well as initiatives which offer unique access to some of the worlds most inspiring talent via workshops; masterclasses and scholarships.







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MEF

MEF also known as the Mobile.Entertainment.Forum is the global trade association for companies that want to advertise their products and services using mobile devices. MEF is based in London and have operational offices in Asia; the Middle East; Africa and North America. MEF helps to shape the ongoing development of the games industry.They work globally with some key stakeholders at a local level to advance a robust business enviroment.

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