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127. Funding Studio Camelia in 2024: How To Run A Successful Kickstarter Campaign
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In this episode, we delve into an inspiring conversation with Emma Delage, CEO of Studio Camelia. Emma shares her journey from working at Ubisoft Paris to founding her own independent game studio based in Montpellier, France. We cover the challenges and wins of starting a new game company, focusing on JRPGs, and navigating the complexities of fundraising and Kickstarter campaigns. Emma's story exemplifies resilience, conviction, and the importance of staying true to one's vision, offering invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and independent game developers, when plans A, B, C and D fall apart.
Congratulations to Studio Camelia for closing their Kickstarter Campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/studiocamelia/seed-a-vibrant-tribute-to-jrpg-classics
Follow their JRPG Alzara: https://studio-camelia.com/
02:28 Meet Emma Delage: CEO of Studio Camellia
03:46 Emma's Journey Before Studio Camellia
05:36 The Birth of Studio Camelia and JRPG Passion
09:50 Building the Team and Early Challenges
13:47 Funding the Dream: From Surveys to Investors
19:33 Kickstarter Success and Community Support
29:18 Values and Vision: Creating a Unique Studio Culture
32:31 Reflections and Future Aspirations
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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riseandplay.substack.com
133 episodes
Manage episode 424186521 series 3005072
In this episode, we delve into an inspiring conversation with Emma Delage, CEO of Studio Camelia. Emma shares her journey from working at Ubisoft Paris to founding her own independent game studio based in Montpellier, France. We cover the challenges and wins of starting a new game company, focusing on JRPGs, and navigating the complexities of fundraising and Kickstarter campaigns. Emma's story exemplifies resilience, conviction, and the importance of staying true to one's vision, offering invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and independent game developers, when plans A, B, C and D fall apart.
Congratulations to Studio Camelia for closing their Kickstarter Campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/studiocamelia/seed-a-vibrant-tribute-to-jrpg-classics
Follow their JRPG Alzara: https://studio-camelia.com/
02:28 Meet Emma Delage: CEO of Studio Camellia
03:46 Emma's Journey Before Studio Camellia
05:36 The Birth of Studio Camelia and JRPG Passion
09:50 Building the Team and Early Challenges
13:47 Funding the Dream: From Surveys to Investors
19:33 Kickstarter Success and Community Support
29:18 Values and Vision: Creating a Unique Studio Culture
32:31 Reflections and Future Aspirations
💌 Don't forget to subscribe to Rise and Play for further news: https://www.riseandplay.io/blog
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ If you enjoyed today's episode make sure to rate it on Spotify, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or simply share it with a friend.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit riseandplay.substack.com
133 episodes
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