Win Your Place at PAX Rising with JMC!
Calling All JMC Game Creators
Are you ready to turn your game into the next big indie hit? JMC Academy is giving you the chance to showcase your playable MVP at PAX Rising - Australia’s biggest celebration of gaming and indie development!
What You’ll Win
1x PAX Rising Premium Indie POD valued at up to $15,000
Launch your game at PAX Aus 2026 in Melbourne 9th-11th October 2026
Up to 3 PAX entry passes per day for team members
JMC-funded Accommodation (for interstate winner/s only)
Exhibit game at the JMC designated Premium Indie Pod fit-out including furniture, internet, audio-visual equipment, PCs, and Marketing and Operations
*Travel not included
EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR JMC STUDENTS/ALUMNI
Competition Entry is open to current JMC students or alumni up to ten years from graduation date (2016-2026).
What to submit
- Game in completed MVP state with a chunk of the game completed visually and technically, featuring controller support
- If you already have a build or presentation prepared that fits these criteria, you are welcome to submit that directly
Competition period
- Friday 17th July - Wednesday 12th August
Submission Requirements
- Game must be Windows 11 compatible, (MVP build with controller support)
- Logo, description, title, classification rating
- Team list and contact info
- No AI or copyrighted assets
- Game rating/expected game rating of M or below
Good to know
- The winner(s) will be announced 18th August 2026
- See Terms & Conditions for selection criteria and full entry requirements