Signals Creative Tech Expo 2024, a premier event jointly organized by DigiBC and the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), is set to be a pinnacle in the realm of creative technology, showcasing innovative storytelling across video games, XR (extended...
Interactive + Digital Media
Creative BC and Canada Media Fund launch a $1M joint partnership to support video game companies in British Columbia
Vancouver, B.C. (August 30, 2024) – Today, Creative BC and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) are proud to announce a new program that will invest $1,000,000 in grants of up to $200,000 to support the growth of video game businesses in British Columbia. Funding for these...
British Columbia at PLAY NYC 2024
Play NYC, New York’s premier gaming convention, returns in its 9th year from August 23 to August 25, 2024 in partnership with Anime NYC. British Columbia’s J Tseng of narraticlabs is attending through Creative BC's Passport to Markets program, which provides travel...
British Columbia at gamescon 2024
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...
Call for Entries: gamescom 2024
Creative BC is accepting applications for the 2024 gamescom in Cologne, Germany via the Passport to Markets program, which provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, sales agents and book publishers. These creative media...
The Province Continues Support for Fairs, Festivals & Events
Through the B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events Fund (BCFFE), the Government of B.C. is providing $15 million in one-time grants to eligible events in response to challenges the sector is facing, such as reduced revenue and sponsorships, and rising costs of equipment and services.
B.C.’s Creative Sector Honours and Celebrates Black History Month 2024
February marks Black History Month, a time dedicated to learning, honouring, and reflecting upon the past and future of Black communities in British Columbia and worldwide. The creative industries are actively participating by celebrating, amplifying stories,...
Fourteen B.C. companies to initiate interactive digital media projects through Creative BC and BC Arts Council investment
Vancouver, B.C. (December 19, 2023) - Today, the BC Arts Council and Creative BC are pleased to announce the recipients of their 2023/24 Interactive Fund partnership. This year, the annual program will support 14 B.C. companies with $625,000 to develop original,...
Call for Entries: PG Connects London 2024
Creative BC is accepting applications for PG Connects 2023 in London via the Passport to Markets program, which provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, sales agents and book publishers.
Creative BC announces first recipients of the Pilot Podcast Program
Vancouver, B.C. (September 20, 2023) – Creative BC is pleased to name 11 grant recipients of the Pilot Podcast Program (the Program). Recipients may receive up to $15,000 for the development, production, and promotion of B.C.-based podcast productions. With over...
Diversity in Games Creative Campfire 2023 Seeking Speakers
Diversity in Games (DIG) is excited to announce that Creative Campfire, their in-person, inaugural, all day event will be happening on November 18th, 2023! They are currently seeking out speakers that would like to join and share insight to a diverse audience from...
SXSW Sydney 2023 B2B Program Expression of Interest Request
Canadian Heritage, in close collaboration with Global Affairs Canada Trade Commissioner Service in Sydney, Australia, is recruiting a delegation of up to 10 Canadian companies in the audiovisual sector (screen) and interactive digital media (video games, VR, AR,...
Register for the Canada Pavilion at G-Star 2023 (Busan, Korea)
Are you interested in working with Korean companies and/or publishing your games in the Korean market? Join the Canada Pavilion at G-Star 2023, Korea’s largest gaming trade show and one the most important in Asia! In 2022, G-Star featured 1,130 game-related companies...
Business Mission to IndiaJoy 2023
The Government of British Columbia invites companies from British Columbia to take part in a Business Mission to IndiaJoy 2023, to be held in Hyderabad, India from October 31 to November 4 2023. The program will begin with an opportunity to meet with industry in...
DigiCamp: Summer 2023
Have a daughter, niece or sister who's curious about coding? As part of DigiBC's ongoing commitment to education for youth, they have partnered with UTG Academy and IUGO Mobile Entertainment again to create an online video game development focused coding camp for...
Call for Entries: Gamescom 2023
Creative BC is accepting applications for Gamescom 2023 via the Passport to Markets program, which provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, sales agents and book publishers. These creative media professionals are able to access...
WEBINAR: Opportunities in the Indian Digital media & entertainment sector & Business Mission to India Joy 2023
Sector: Digital Entertainment Market region: India Date: Tuesday 20th June 2023, 9AM - 10AM PST The Government of British Columbia is hosting a webinar offering a snapshot of India's vibrant media and entertainment landscape, including key players, government...
Report: Levelling Up: Growth Strategy for BC’s Creative Technology Talent Pipeline
Since the first video game company was established in British Columbia in the late 1980s, the province’s creative technology sector has grown into a globally recognized hub, providing over 16,000 jobs across video games, animation, visual effects (VFX) and extended...
Historic investment promotes stability, jobs for B.C.’s creative sector
The Province is providing a historic contribution of $42 million to support people and businesses working in motion picture, music, publishing and interactive digital media industries in British Columbia.
CANCONDEF Industry Survey
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) wants to hear from you! You’re invited to participate in our newly launched national survey to gather the Canadian audiovisual sector’s views on how the current definition of Canadian content should evolve following the passage of Bill...