We’re excited to welcome Digital Clay to the Game Starter Foundry, Cologne Game Lab’s incubation program supporting early-stage game studios on their path to professionalization.

About the Studio
Founded in India and now based in Cologne, Digital Clay is an award-winning animation and immersive media studio led by Pratima Pal (Writer/Director/Producer) and Mahee Pal (Game Designer/VR Developer). With over two decades of experience in visual storytelling, the team creates emotionally resonant, socially conscious projects that combine traditional narrative craft with cutting-edge technologies.

Website: https://digitalclay.in/

Current Project: P.O.V.
As part of the incubation program, the team is developing P.O.V., a first-person narrative adventure that follows Jonas, a German cinematographer, as he becomes entangled in the life of Chanda, a Hijra living in contemporary Mumbai. Through photography mechanics and a distinctive black-and-white aesthetic, the game explores themes of gender identity, cultural erasure, and reclaiming dignity.

About Game Starter Foundry
The Game Starter Foundry is a year-long incubation program designed to help young studios turn promising concepts into viable businesses. It offers tailored mentorship, business and financial guidance, industry networking, and technical support—empowering developers to build sustainable game studios in the Cologne region and beyond.