About BostonFIG
BostonFIG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that celebrates independent game development in New England, across the United States, and around the globe. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment for everybody who enjoys and appreciates games in any shape or form. The organization seeks to support and showcase the efforts of independent game developers, as well nurture young aspiring game creators from diverse backgrounds. BostonFIG is a volunteer-operated organization, which means that all of the funds we raise with our programming go back into creating new programs for our beneficiaries– the indie games community, the general public, and supporters.
Our Programs
BostonFIG Fest is a celebration of independent game development worldwide. The Fest showcases digital and tabletop games, with our showcase games selected from hundreds of submissions from independent game developers. Fest attendees have the chance to play digital games, tabletop games, and immersive experience games in a casual environment, for a very affordable ticket price.
Our annual game-creators conference showcases industry speakers covering a variety of fascinating topics in the areas of game creation including; design, methodology, technology, art, process, business topics and more! This conference is suited for the independent professional or aspiring student/hobbyist.
Our annual Learns conference brings together teachers, students, and education-focused games professionals for a day of sharing and learning. We’ll cover hands-on learning games, museum games, classroom topics, academic research, student presentations, and more! This conferences is suited for professionals interested in the learning games space, academics, teachers, and students
BostonFIG Forward is our in-house developed game design curriculum for kids ages 8-14 years old. The program is designed to be run as an after-school enrichment class, run once a week for 8 weeks in 90-minute classes. One of the best parts of the program is no fancy tech is needed to teach!
GameLoop is an un-conference event for the game creator community! This means that talk topics are pitched and decided at the conference itself, with no preparation ahead of time! This is a fun way for people to talk about game topics that are top-of-mind, network with people with similar interests, and create awesome content on-the-fly.
Staff
Year-round Team
Caro Murphy
Executive Director
Mark Nolan
Marketing Director
Tim Blank
Tabletop Director
Tiffany Wilhelm
Operations Director
Brendan Butts
Technology Director
Charles Lockwood
Creative Director
Kiara Vincent
Program Director
Dejay Clayton
Technical Specialist
Cian Rice
Social Media Mgr.
Tyler Davis
Lead Content Strat.
Sonya Chen
Lead Developer
Michael O'Leary
Digital Mktg Mgr
Board of Directors
Caro Murphy
Board Member
Mark Nolan
Board Member
Tim Blank
Board Member
Tiffany Wilhelm
Board Member
Event Teams
Fest
Tiffany Wilhelm
VP of Operations
Shae Rossi
VP of Dig. Curation
Tim Blank
VP of T.t. Curation
Mark Nolan
VP of Marketing
Brendan Butts
VP of Tech
Ryan Mateyko
VP of Sales
Rachel Chasteen
Artists’ Alley Mgr.
Charles Lockwood
Creative Director
Caro Murphy
Fest Chair ’21
Fest (cont’d)
Robby Williams
Volunteer Mgr.
Eric Gullard
AVP SPonsor care
Jeff Johnston
Sales Advisor
Rebecca Thompson
Logistics Specialist
Rik Eberhardt
Facilities Manager
Kiara Vincent
Activities Manager
Erin Lerch
Stage Manager
James Curran
Tech. Stage Mgr.
Courtney Clark
Activities Coord.
Fest (cont’d)
Phoebe Horgan
Logistics Coord.
Ben Jones
Dir. of TT Curation
Adri Mills
Dig. Curation Dir.
Sela Davis
Dig. Curation Dir.
Jeremiah King
Dig. Curation Dir.
Erin M. Knowles
Dig. Curation Dir.
Chris Maire
Dig. Curation Dir.
Chel Wong
Dig. Curation Dir.
Talks
Kiara Vincent
Fest Chair ’21
Caro Murphy
Event Support
Learns
Kellian Pletcher
Fest Chair ’21
Caro Murphy
Event Support
Game Loop
Oleg Brodskiy
Fest Chair
Maxine Rock
Event Support
Advisors & Former Board Members
Danny Silvers
Co-founder, Advisor
Fiona Cherbak
Co-founder, Advisor
Ted Atkinson
Former Board
Oleg Brodskiy
Former Board
Paul Margazalli
Advisor
Eli Kosminsky
Advisor
Clara Fernandez Vara
Advisor
Aerjen Tamminga
Advisor
Mike Kanarek
Advisor
Seth Sivak
Advisor
Safety Policies
Rules of BostonFIG
In order to keep all BostonFIG events safe and family-friendly, we ask that you respect our simple rules. We ask that you behave in a responsible manner and treat others as you would like to be treated. If any of the rules are broken, you may be asked to leave the premises without a refund:
1. Respect the space; food and drink only where allowed, no alcohol or other intoxicating substances on site unless specifically sanctioned by BostonFIG.
2. Respect each other; be kind, be clear, be courteous.
3. Respect the hosting venue; our hosting campuses or venues, and our designated BostonFIG spaces.
Liability Statement
BostonFIG founders, event organizers, volunteers, contractors and sponsors will not be held liable for any damage to or loss of personal items. The aforementioned parties will not be held liable for punitive, incidental, consequential or special damages whether or not such damages could have been foreseen and/ or prevented. None of the aforementioned parties will be held liable for any personal injury that transpires during/on the premises of this event. In addition, you understand that you may be criminally charged for inappropriate actions (defined as “any action an event organizer deems inappropriate”) you commit while the event is taking place.
Video/Audio/Photo Likeness Release
BostonFIG is a public, family-friendly event. Smartphones and cameras are everywhere. You understand that by attending BostonFIG, you’re likely to be filmed, photgraphed or recorded, and these images may be used for promotional purposes. If for some reason you are uncomfortable with someone taking your photo, please inform them of your desire to not be photographed/filmed/recorded. If you are wearing a visible “no photos” bracelet, your images will not be used online. BostonFIG also reserves the right to use your photos/videos with proper credit to promote our events. Thank you for keeping BostonFIG a safe, fun event for everyone.
Code of Conduct
By attending our events and programs (in person or virtually) you are agreeing to our Code of Conduct.
BostonFIG is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, age, or preferred gaming console. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers.
Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to any of the above mentioned protected classes, as well as sexual imagery in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
Exhibitors in the showcases, sponsor or vendor booths, or similar activities are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, exhibitors should not use sexualized images, activities, or other material. Booth staff (including volunteers) should not use sexualized clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualized environment. If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the conference organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender, expulsion from the venue with no refund, or alerting the authorities. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of conference staff immediately. We have a zero tolernace policy when it comes to formal complaints– you will be asked to leave.
Conference staff can be identified by volunteers wearing T-shirts with the word STAFF on the back. Conference staff will be happy to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event.
We value your attendance.
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