MADD Slice Fest 2026

Call for Submissions

Are you a UChicago student? 

Have you made a game – video or analog? 

The Media Arts and Design program is happy to announce our first Slice Fest! On April 17th, you are invited to present your work to a panel of professional game designers and critics who can help give you feedback on the game, your presentation strategy, and where you might take the project next. Meet up with your peers and see what folks are working on! A small number of games will be awarded prizes: up to $500 plus a follow-up mentorship session with one of the panelists.

To submit your work, please fill out this form. Please include the name of your project, who worked on it, and a short video trailer or demo introducing your work. Works-in-progress or games made as class projects are welcome!

Submissions are due by April 3rd.

Presentations will be April 17th.

Questions? Contact cfmankin@uchicago.edu.