Our Partners
INDUSTRY PARTNER
Screen Australia is the Australian Federal Government agency that supports the development, production and promotion of Australian scripted and documentary content. The agency invests directly in Australian film, television, online titles and games. It also supports First Nations stories and practitioners through its First Nations Department.
The agency provides a range of resources and opportunities to the industry including access to research, market intelligence sector-building programs such as Enterprise and special initiatives including Gender Matters. Screen Australia represents Australia’s screen industry internationally, including at festivals, markets and major awards. The agency also tracks and reports on industry health, maintains a database of Australian titles called The Screen Guide and provides free industry resources via Screen News. For more information visit screenaustralia.gov.au.
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Big Ant Studios are specialists in delivering fan-favourite sports experiences across licensed, premium global sports franchises. Boasting a team of video game veterans that have had an incredible track record of delivering quality electronic entertainment since 1979, Big Ant Studios are Australia’s most prolific console game developer, having released more than 30 video games to retail. Big Ant Studios have successfully negotiated and hold numerous local and global sports licenses for video game adaptation including the AFL, Rugby, Tennis, Cricket and some super-secret, yet to be announced premium sports brands.
And now we have expanded operations to South Australia! We’re building and growing a brand-new studio in Adelaide from scratch. If you want to get in on the ground floor, make great games, make a difference, and grow with us, we look forward to hearing from you.
Big Ant is an equal opportunity employer and we’re hiring now! Apply at bigant.com/jobs
GOLD SPONSORS
Study at the home of visual effects and gaming degrees in South Australia. Flinders University offers degrees in game production, game development, digital media and, in partnership with CDW Studios, visual effects and entertainment design. With a degree from Flinders and CDW Studios, you’ll get hands-on experience and learn from some of the world’s best creative artists through regular workshops, work integrated learning projects and industry partnerships. Ranked in the world’s top 27 creative media and entertainment schools and colleges and Australia’s #1 2D Animation School, at Flinders and CDW Studios you’ll experience a world-class degree and emerge career-ready in your chosen profession. Click here to find out more.
Tantalus South is a studio built on the strength and heritage of Tantalus Media and the global foundation of Keywords Studios.
We are South Australia’s only Triple A studio shipping console and PC games with a focus on technical expertise and world-class quality.
We partner with the biggest publishers on the planet including Microsoft, Ubisoft, Nintendo, SEGA and 2K.
ELEVATE SPONSOR
CRL is a preeminent digital entertainment law firm that is based in Adelaide. We assist creative individuals and businesses across digital entertainment, media and technology by offering strategic legal advice and practical business solutions. With a strong focus on video games and films, specifically the development, distribution and financing of these projects – we have the knowledge to assist you and protect your best interests.
REFUEL ZONE SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSORS
Want to be a SAGE partner?
SAGE 2024 offers a unique opportunity for your business or organisation to align with South Australia’s exciting game development sector and engage with video game developers, players, fans and more.
If you’re interested in becoming a partner of SAGE, please contact [email protected] to learn more about what opportunities are available.