Sherbrooke, January 14, 2025
A new non-profit organization, La Confrindie, is created in the Eastern Townships to support independent video game studios, strengthen the local community and promote the creativity of a booming sector. This initiative aims to position Sherbrooke as a key player in the Quebec video game industry.
A forward-looking mission
Confrindie aspires to provide sustainable support to independent studios in the region, in particular by offering them resources, training and development opportunities. The organization also wants to build a collaborative and dynamic ecosystem, by facilitating exchanges between industry players, whether they are developers, e-athletes or the next generation of students.
The project is based on strong partnerships with major institutions such as the NAD-UQAC School, Ubisoft Sherbrooke and La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec, which have supported the organization since its inception.
“NAD-UQAC is committed to training the next generation of creators and supporting local initiatives like La Confrindie, which bring academic training and industry together.”
— Christian Beauchesne and Jérémy Dupire
“Thanks to projects like La Confrindie, the Eastern Townships is positioning itself as an important industry hub in Quebec. The opportunities for independent studios are promising. »
— Nathalie Jasmin, Ubisoft Sherbrooke
“Seeing the Sherbrooke ecosystem rally around La Confrindie is excellent news for the future of the industry in the region.”
— Jean Jacques Hermans, La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec
An initiative led by enthusiasts
The project is led by a dedicated team, long committed to the development of the Estrie video game community.
At the head of La Confrindie, a committed team of eight members from the video game industry:
- Thomas Crozet (Vitam Aeternam Studio),
- Sarah Doyon and Gabriel Rolland (Misstic Studio),
- Marc-Henri Faure and Audrey Bacon (video game enthusiasts),
- Julien Bouvrais (The Believer Company),
- Karyne Houle (Quebec Institutional Esports Network),
- François Mathieu (Erupting Avocado).
Among the activities already highlighted by La Confrindie are popular events such as the Apéro du jeu vidéo and the Game Jam Sherbrooke, which attract many participants each year and help strengthen ties within the community.
With this dynamic, La Confrindie aims to propel the Eastern Townships to the forefront of the video game industry in Quebec.
Article inspired by the press release provided by La Confrindie.
