From March 17 – 21 in San Francisco, the Game Developers Conference (GDC) returns, offering game developers a platform to explore cutting-edge technologies through expert-led talks, panels, and workshops.
This year, seven B.C. delegates will attend GDC with support from Creative BC’s Passport to Markets program. The program provides travel support to B.C.-based creative media professionals to access key international markets, conferences, and co-production and co-financing events. Creative BC’s support offsets a portion of travel, accommodation and registration expenses.
The Passport to Markets program is designed to assist producers in exploring co-production partnerships and developing relationships with broadcasters, distributors, and financiers.
Delegates from British Columbia
• Claris Cyarron from Silverstring Media Inc.
• Shane Nilsson from Coal Car Studio Ltd.
• Eric Jordan from Codename Entertainment Inc.
• Francisco Javier Jiménez Arzamendi
• Robert Baxter from Tidepool Games
• Ryan Vandendyck from Eden Industries Inc.
• Tina Merry from Simply Sweet Games
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. B.C.’s green knowledge-based interactive and digital media industry is home to 161 leading video game companies, ranging from world leaders in esports to emerging regional entrepreneurs and employers.