Sandun Dissan (he/him)

Work Placement Officer

Sandun is a talent acquisition and HR professional with a passion for the animation, VFX and video game spaces. He brings a range of industry experience and has always thrived within the tech sector where he has fostered a healthy network of connections. As DigiBC’s WPO, this role will encompass all of Sandun’s previous experience into a new challenge, while continuing to make a bigger footprint in the creative technology economy. Outside of work, Sandun involves himself in the entertainment and creative industries by attending workshops, events, classes and auditions.

Our Executive Office Staff

2023-24 Board of Directors

Alex Grimbley

Franchise Strategy Director & Executive Producer, The Coalition (Microsoft)

The Latest

Full Indie Meetup: October 2025

October 7: Come meet and mingle with fellow Vancouver indie game developers at Microsoft's Vancouver office. Play demos, and get feedback!

Inside Signals 2025: The Artists, the Vision, and the Innovation Behind Vancouver’s Premiere Creative Tech Event

What happens when a facial expression feeds an AI creature, a city becomes sentient, or a whispered dream explodes into immersive 3D light forms? Signals 2025 invites you to find out.

Kabam’s GameChanger Scholarship (apply by October 15)

This year, Kabam is focusing on supporting the next generation of talent in the video game industry by highlighting students pursuing art and design. Their goal is to empower students and provide them with the resources they need to pursue their passions.

IO Indie Superboost: AI Clauses & IP Ownership: Legal Risks You Can’t Ignore (Sept 17)

Amar Sidhu (Amar-VR Law) will be discussing the legal risks you can't ignore with AI clauses in contracts at Interactive Ontario's latest Indie Superboost.