Description

Caldera Interactive is an indie game studio based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada dedicated to making quality wholesome games with cute aesthetics.

Mission

Caldera Interactive is a four-person diverse and bilingual (English/French) indie game studio committed to sharing their knowledge and fostering a vibrant community, helping each other grow and thrive in the video game industry. They aim to be a sustainable, safe place for creativity to thrive, offering exceptional games and fostering a community of outstanding individuals.

Story

Caldera Interactive was created in 2018 when Jeff Cho sought out fellow University of Alberta graduates, Isael Huard, Mickael Zerihoun and Titus Lo, to found a part-time game studio together. All individuals on the team were hand-picked for their passion and care for the gaming industry, as well as their diverse skill sets that complement each other’s. Caldera Interactive was officially incorporated in 2019 and Isael, Mickael and Titus started full-time operations of the studio in 2022. Since then, the team has worked on multiple prototypes that received over $1.5 million CAD from the Canada Media Fund and other funding bodies. The team also won the GDC Pitch competition in 2024 for their game, The Rabbit Haul, set to release in 2026.

Projects

Images

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Awards & Recognition

  • "CMF Production Funding (1m) - The Rabbit Haul" Canada Media Fund, 2024-2025
  • "Winner CG Magazine Best Indie Game - The Rabbit Haul" Game Con Canada, June 16 2024
  • "Winner GDC Pitch 2024 - The Rabbit Haul" GDC Pitch 2024, San Francisco, March 21 2024
  • "CMF Prototyping Funding (250K) - The Rabbit Haul" Canada Media Fund, 2023-2024
  • "CMF Prototyping Funding (250K) - Project Ghost" Canada Media Fund, 2022-2023

Selected Articles

  • The Best Indie Games From Game Con Canada 2024
    Dayna Eileen, CGMagazine
  • Edmonton video game industry sees boom in size, international clout
    Jaclyn Kucey, Global News
  • Creating new worlds of adventure and cooperation in Edmonton
    City of Edmonton, Why Edmonton

Team & Repeating Collaborator

Isael Huard
Producer, Sound Designer, Co-Founder
Mickael Zerihoun
Programmer, Co-Founder
Titus Lo
Artist, Designer, Co-Founder
Courtney Nickerson
Community Manager