Ars Independent Festival Announces Call for Entries for the "Black Horse of Video Games" Competition and Partners with Anshar Publishing as Media Patron!

KATOWICE, Poland – April 23rd, 2025 – Ars Independent Festival, one of the most significant cultural events in Poland, has officially opened submissions for the "Black Horse of Video Games" competition. Independent game developers from around the world are invited to submit their projects for a chance to gain recognition from both the jury and the audience. This competition aims to promote innovative, bold, daring to the point of recklesness and original projects that stand our from the crowd.

This year’s edition of the festival gains an extra dimension with the announcement of a partnership with Anshar Publishing, which has become the official media patron of the event. Anshar Publishing, a rapidly growing publisher of independent PC games, brings its expertise and dedication to supporting creative projects. This collaboration marks a significant step in increasing the visibility of Ars Independent Festival Video Game Awards selection both in Poland and internationally.

"We are thrilled to partner with Anshar Publishing, a company that has been a strong advocate for independent game developers. This partnership opens new opportunities for participants, who can expect greater exposure for their projects," says Piotr Hasiewicz-Kozioł, manager of Ars Independent Festival.

Anshar Publishing, known for publishing titles such as Coridden, Gamedec and Zoria: Age of Shattering, emphasizes that this collaboration with Ars Independent Festival is a natural step in their mission to support independent creators. "We are excited to be part of such an important event. Our publishing label, as well as Anshar Studios – the video game development branch, have been based in Katowice since 2012. We believe cooperation with the Ars Independent Festival will be another important step to support Silesian GameDev and an attempt to expand information about the competition both on major sales platforms and among indie game developers", adds Jakub Kwinta, Head of Publishing at Anshar Publishing.

The call for entries for the "Black Horse of Video Games" competition is open until June 30, 2025. The winner will be announced during the festival, which will take place from October 7-12 in Katowice. 

For more information about the festival, the competition, and submission guidelines, visit the Ars Independent Festival website

About Ars Independent Festival

Ars Independent Festival is an annual cultural event held in Katowice, celebrating independent cinema, animation, video games, and music. The festival serves as a platform for creators who break away from conventional norms and produce works full of passion and originality.

About Anshar Publishing:

Anshar Publishing is a video game publisher, focusing on indie games where the player's story is the sum of their choices. Founded in 2021, Anshar Publishing Anshar Publishing, founded in 2021, has released critically acclaimed products such as Coridden, Gamedec - Definitive Edition, Zoria: Age of Shattering, Liberte, and more. Discover more at https://ansharpublishing.com