FRAME1GAMES accelerator for independent game developers
FRAME1GAMES, the CAA program for indie games, offers a year of financing, mentorship and marketing to a yearly cohort. Applications are open now.
FRAME1GAMES is a year long funding and accelerator program for independent game developers, set up by the talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Each year it backs a cohort of independent projects. Selected developers receive financing together with guidance on media, marketing, partnerships and distribution.
During the program, cohort games can be shown in a curated marketplace that connects developers with financiers, distributors and publishers. Starting in 2027, FRAME1GAMES plans to promote its cohort titles at events such as Summer Game Fest in June and The Game Awards in December.
The program is open to teams at different stages: those in early development, those looking for money to finish a game, and those that need help with publishing and distribution. The organizer has not published the size of each investment or its terms.
Applications go through an online form. It asks for studio details, a short game pitch, the total budget needed to launch the game and the target platforms. No deadline is given on the site.
Quick answers
How much does it pay?
The official page does not state an amount.
When is the deadline?
There is no fixed deadline. Applications are reviewed as they arrive.
Who can apply?
Independent game teams in early development, seeking finishing funding, or needing publisher and distribution guidance. Applicants from anywhere in the world can enter, unless the eligibility rules say otherwise.
How do I apply?
Through the official page at caaenterprise.co1.qualtrics.com. The link is at the top of this page.