# Stephen Hey - Games Industry Mentoring, Training & Workshops

> Stephen Hey provides video game industry mentoring, professional training, and interactive workshops for developer cohorts, startup accelerators, public screen bodies, and higher education institutions.

## Core Services & Offerings

- **Developer Cohort & Accelerator Mentoring:** Pitch preparation, marketing strategy, go-to-market planning, and commercial leadership.
- **Public Screen & Digital Agency Workshops:** Commissioned mentoring programs and bespoke workshops for regional screen agencies (experienced working with Creative UK, Northern Ireland Screen, Games London, and ScreenSkills).
- **University Guest Lectures & Educational Training:** Guest lectures, industry skills training, and curriculum advisory for higher education (experienced working with Teesside University, Breda University, and NextGen Skills Academy).
- **Indie Studio Marketing Consultancy:** Positioning, branding, corporate communications, and publisher sourcing.

## Target Organizations & Commissioning

Stephen Hey is available to be commissioned by:
- Game accelerator and incubator program managers
- Regional and national screen bodies & enterprise agencies
- Universities, colleges, and educational establishments
- Indie game development studios

## Background & Expertise

- 30+ years in video game marketing and publishing
- Member of BAFTA and UKIE; ambassador for SpecialEffect
- Career highlights include senior marketing roles at Ocean, Infogrames, mobile publishing for EA, and Head of Publishing & Partnerships at developer studios.

## Contact & Links

- **Website:** https://heystephenhey.com/
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/heystephenhey/
- **Commission Inquiry:** Contact directly via the contact form at https://heystephenhey.com/