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Portfolio Boost 2: A Second Edition Full of Success
The second edition of Portfolio Boost once again confirmed the importance of creating concrete opportunities to support emerging talent and people looking for work in the creative industries. In total, more than 50 participants took part in this edition, designed to help them improve their professional profiles, refine their demo reels, prepare their applications, and leave with practical tools for the next steps in their careers. The event included 37 portfolio reviews with
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3 days ago2 min read


Recap of our April 9th networking event
On April 9th, we welcomed over 120 people to our latest Creative Connect event, and the energy was amazing. We saw a strong presence from the video game industry, even more than usual, which brought a great diversity to the conversations. This time, there were no panels or talks — just pure networking. And honestly, it made a big difference. People were able to connect without interruptions, take their time, and have real conversations. The feedback has been very positive, an
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Apr 301 min read


First workshop Creative Connect
Yeah, the first Creative Connect workshop happened yesterday! I was delighted to welcome Alex Epstein as our guest expert for this first workshop focused on writing for video games . We learned a lot during the theory session: • Narrative is not just about scriptwriting • Emotion comes from the narrative • How to create the illusion of choice in a game… even when the choice isn’t always real A simple way to test if your story works: tell it to someone without using notes.
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Mar 71 min read


Portfolio Boost: A First Edition That Exceeded All Expectations
On December 4th, Creative Connect launched the very first edition of Portfolio Boost at the NAD-UQAC school and it turned out to be an incredible moment for Montréal’s creative community! Designed as a space for exchange, learning, and mentorship, the event brought together over 100 participants : students, juniors, transitioning professionals, 3D artists, animators, concept artists, VFX and game artists… all united by the same goal: to grow, learn, and connect . ⭐ 40 revie
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Dec 12, 20252 min read
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