DigiBC COVID-19 Weekly Update

Our weekly updates will have pertinent information on government policies, industry responses, and tips on getting through this challenging time.

Week of May 22, 2020

Government Announcements / Policies / Funding

 

Industry-Related News

Signal Boosting / #GiveBack / How Can I Help?

  • Shout out to Atomic Cartoons/Thunderbird Entertainment for scoring a number of Leo Awards nominations. They received six for The Last Kids on Earth, three for Hello Ninja, and three for Molly of Denali which also earned a Peabody Award nomination.
  • Congratulations to Bardel Entertainment and WildBrain Studios for their 2020 Daytime Emmy nominations. Bardel received two for The Dragon Prince, and WildBrain had a total of eight for their shows, Carmen Sandiego, Snoopy in Space, and Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10.
  • We have two more days left on our Fundrazr campaign with Backpack Buddies. Can you help us reach our goal of $5,000? We’re so close! Click here for more info on how to contribute to this fantastic cause.

 

Upcoming Virtual Events of Interest

May 26: Build Yourself into the Social Fabric of a New Post-Corona Economy

May 28: GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit Online

June 1-3: VR/AR Global Summit Online Conference

June 23: NGPX: New Game + Expo

August 4-6: Game Developers Conference Summer – Online

August 25-29: Gamescom Online

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