The Game Studio I'm currently working (Senscape) is hosting a Game Jam on Itch.io with cash prices ($1000 to the winner). And I wanted to share the news to all who want to participate and Join the fun.

it is encourage to use Unreal Engine, but that won't be a requirement this time 

Senscape's Midnight Jam ($2000+ Prize Pool) - itch.io

Schedule

The jam is jam-packed (we can't help always doing the same joke!) with cool activities. Here's the quick overview:

• Unreal workshops: October 7-11 (exact courses TBA) 
• Theme voting: October 12-13 at http://discord.gg/senscape
• Beginning of the jam: October 14
• Submission of optional project plan: October 17
• Deadline to submit finished games: October 31 
• Announcement of winners: November 14 at http://twitch.com/senscape (exact time TBA)

Novice developers are more than welcome to participate, even if this would be the first game you're making! The jam has been prepared with you in mind, which is why we will optionally receive a submission of your project plan and tell you our thoughts in advance, especially if your idea can be developed in two weeks.