(Including GST)
A 12-month full-time transmedia IP studio residency where students build, publish, and own a game IP.
Location:
KINFRA Film & Video Park, Trivandrum
Duration:
12 months
Start:
June 2026
Seats:
40 students, 10 teams of 4
Stipend:
₹25,000 on completion
Outcome:
Published game + IP ownership + royalties
Why GameCraft Pro Is Different
GameCraft Pro is built around shipping one. This is not a classroom-first program built around assignments, grades, and simulated exercises. It is a 12-month production residency where students work inside active studios to create a real transmedia IP that launches publicly.
One Floor, Shared Equally by Four Studios.
You learn alongside working practitioners — the same teams that build games, films, and XR products for global clients.
ZEBU ANIMATION STUDIOS
- Character & animation pipeline
- Visual identity for IP
- Franchise-ready assets
TILTLABS
- Game design & mechanics
- QA + publisher standards
- Defines “ship-ready”
DATSI - SCHOOL FOR STORYTELLERS
- Narrative systems & character arcs
- Cultural depth & emotional logic
- Transmedia-first storytelling
TILTEDU
- AI-integrated workflows
- Curriculum + daily operations
- Publisher pipeline access
What You Bring. What You Take Home.
A Published Game
Live on Play Store, App Store, Steam, or Meta Quest.
Transmedia IP Bible
Story, characters, and world built for franchise expansion.
Legal IP Ownership
Your name on the papers + proportional revenue share.
Public Launch Event
An industry showcase debuting your IP to the world.
12 Months. Four Phases. One Shipped Game.
Practitioners, Not Lecturers.
The same people who build games, studios, and IP for a living — now building with you.
Nikhil Chandran
Founder & CEO – TILTLABS
Viren Patil
Founder & Director -Zebu Animation
Michael Joseph
Director-Datsi
Bijoy Krishna M
CCO-TILTLABS
Akhilesh KS
Senior Game Designer -TILTEDU
- PROGRAM FEE
₹ 3.54 ₹ 3.54 Lakhs
Including GST
Payment Options
GameCraft Pro offers flexible payment options to make the 12-month residency more accessible for serious applicants.
Available Payment Options
One-Time Payment
Pay the full program fee upfront and complete your admission process in one step.
EMI Option
Split the program fee into monthly installments through available payment partners.
Education Loan Support
Eligible students can explore education loan options through supported banking or financing partners.
Scholarship Support
Limited scholarships may be available for high-potential applicants based on merit, creative promise, financial need, or portfolio strength.
Early-Bird Admission Benefit
Students who confirm their seat during the early-bird window may receive a reduced fee or special admission benefit.
Need help choosing a payment option?
Speak to our admissions team and find the plan that works best for you.
Turn Your Game Ideas into Published Revenue-Generating IPs
AI-Accelerated Production
Include AI for story logic, art/assets, Unity C#/Unreal Blueprint support, QA, bug detection, and optimization.
Publishing Guarantee
Every team ships a game to a global store like Steam, Play Store, App Store, or Meta Quest, with publishing support from Xcarta Interactive.
Revenue & Royalties
GameCraft Pro is built around shipping one.
This is not a classroom-first program built around assignments, grades, and simulated exercises. It is a 12-month production residency where students work inside active studios to create a real transmedia IP that launches publicly.
Who should apply
- Must be 18 years or older
- Passion for games, storytelling, art, animation, or technology
- Willingness to collaborate in teams
- Ability to commit to a full-time 12-month residency in Trivandrum
- No mandatory degree requirement
- Prior experience is helpful but not required
FAQ
Anyone above 18 with a strong interest in game development, storytelling, art, animation, design, or programming can apply. You do not need to be an expert in every area, but you should be passionate about building creative projects collaboratively.
No. Students from different backgrounds can apply, including beginners with strong creative potential. The selection process focuses on passion, problem-solving ability, creativity, and willingness to work in teams.
Yes. Every team ships their game publicly through supported publishing pipelines. Projects are prepared for platforms such as Steam, Play Store, App Store, and Meta Quest.
Students retain proportional ownership in the IPs they help create. Royalty distributions are shared based on ownership structure and contribution.
No. GameCraft Pro is a full-time offline residency conducted at KINFRA Film & Video Park, Trivandrum. Students work directly inside the studio ecosystem throughout the program.
Most courses focus on assignments and portfolio exercises. GameCraft Pro focuses on building and launching a real product inside active studios with production workflows, publishing pipelines, and long-term IP development.
Yes. AI-assisted workflows are integrated into storytelling, asset creation, development, QA, and production optimization. Students learn how modern studios use AI to accelerate production while maintaining creative direction.
Yes. Every student receives a ₹25,000 completion stipend once their team successfully ships the game.
Build Something That Exists Beyond You.
Not another course. A studio experience. A creator journey.