Important Update to B.C.’s Motion Picture Tax Credit Programs On March 4, 2025, the Minister of Finance announced the following budget proposal to British Columbia’s Motion Picture Tax Credit Programs, subject to the approval of the legislature: Increase the Film...
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Gamescom is a trade fair for video games held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Gamescom is the world’s largest gaming event and three delegates from British Columbia’s gaming industry will be in attendance with support from Creative BC’s Passport to Markets program, which provides travel support to B.C.-based digital media producers. These creative media professionals are able to access key international markets, conferences, co-production and co-financing events. Creative BC’s support offsets a portion of travel, accommodation and registration expenses.
Delegates present at gamescon from British Columbia
Eden Industries Inc. – Ryan Vandendyck
Maggie’s Farm Inc. – Eamonn Glass
Reality Distortion Field Inc. – Bhavika Mantri
Creative BC is supporting this delegation via the Passport to Markets program. Learn more about the program here and see previous recipients here. Contact: media@creativebc.com
About B.C.’s Interactive and Digital Media Industry
British Columbia’s interactive and digital media industry is one of the most dynamic engines in the B.C. economy and is a key driver of skilled jobs that will define the future of the province. The core B.C.’s green, knowledge economy-based interactive and digital media industry is represented by 161 video game companies – from world leaders in e-sports to emerging regional entrepreneurs and employers.
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Our motion picture industry gratefully acknowledges the lands, languages and cultures of the 34 First Nations that are Indigenous to what is now called British Columbia. Visit native-land.ca to learn about your home on native land and how we in the industry can follow On-Screen Protocols and Pathways.
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