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Call for Submissions: SXSW Canadian Innovation Lounge

This dedicated space will serve as a platform for up to 12 Canadian companies to showcase their innovation and creativity at the XR Experience Exhibition, which houses break-through XR and AI experiences from around the world.

Submissions Open for SIGGRAPH 2025

SIGGRAPH seeks to showcase excellence and innovation across many disciplines in many formats. Submit your latest work in research, art, production, technology, and more.

BCIT D3 / FSWD Student Design & Technology Showcase (Dec 6, 3:30pm)

Featuring AI-powered app prototypes designed to address real-world challenges faced by underrepresented and disadvantaged communities.

IO Indie Superboost: The Do’s & Don’ts of Self-Publishing (Dec 12, 10am)

Lee Vermeulen (Founder & CEO, Alientrap Games) will be discussing the do's and don'ts of self-publishing your video game.

SPARK Animation: On-Demand & In-Person Programming

Ignite your passion, spark your creativity and get connected!

IndieGameBusiness Leadership Conference (December 11)

IndieGameBusiness is thrilled to announce a new series of single day conferences to empower studios with targeted knowledge and leadership insights.

TAP Network Webinar: How to Conduct a Pay Equity Analysis Using Diversity Data (December 11, 9am)

Does your organization collect diversity data? If so, how does your data compare to the wider Canadian tech community? If not, how do you get started in collecting diversity data?

Full Indie Game Dev Monthly Meetup: December 2024

December 3: Come meet fellow game developers at Northeastern University!

SPARK Animation: November Programming

SPARK Animation is still going strong and continues to deliver in-person programming until early December. Upcoming events this weekend include:

V-Unframed (November 16-17)

Join Alliance Française for their annual virtual reality art exhibition and immerse yourself in a world full of magic and discoveries! 🪄

IO Indie Superboost: Standing Out to Publishers & Investors w/ Justin Berenbaum (Nov 12, 10am)

Web Summit: Five Interesting Facts

It’s National Skilled Trade and Technology Week (NSTTW) from November 3-9, 2024. Learn more about the innovative tech community that’s propelling British Columbia forward.

CMF-ISO: Interactive and Immersive Program (Appy by November 4)

Indigenous screen-based creators can apply to receive funding for the development and production of video games, AR/VR/MR works, apps, and other interactive and immersive projects.

Full Indie Game Dev Monthly Meetup: November 2024

November 5: Come meet fellow game developers at Northeastern University!

Call for Volunteers: IndieFest 2024

IndieFest 2024 invites you to engage with the world in new ways, holding space for multiplicity and intersectionality. The festival is expanding the boundaries of artistic practice by embracing cutting-edge technology and immersive storytelling that envisions hopeful, generative futures for our communities.

Nominations open for the Pocket Gamer Awards 2024

The Pocket Gamer Awards are a celebration of the best in mobile games, from the publishers of the leading and longest-running mobile games website.

Canada Media Fund launches new IDM Iteration Program

The Iteration Program will support the creation of new content for CMF-funded interactive digital media (IDM) projects that have demonstrated marketplace success.  

Re:Naissance Opera’s IndieFest 2024 (November 15-23)

IndieFest brings together artists and audiences to experience new works of art, expand artistic practices, and express creative voices. 

Think Tank Training Centre: 2025 Doers and Dreamers H-Class Scholarship

DigiBC member Think Tank Training Centre has once again partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada to announce another scholarship opportunity!

Vancouver Creator Meetup (October 19, 6-11pm)

Mix and mingle with content creators, game developers, and gamers over a casual evening of games, sips and nibbles, and good conversation.

TAP Network Webinar: 2024 Salary & Total Rewards Survey Insights (Nov 13, 9am)

An overview of TAP Network’s 2024 Salary and Total Rewards Survey results. Hear from the survey partners at Mercer, as they take a look at what’s happening in Canadian tech sector compensation.

TAP Network Webinar: Workplace Inclusion for Canadian Newcomers (Oct 29, 12pm)

A special event in collaboration with TAP Network and the Immigrant Employment Council of British Columbia (IEC-BC) to discuss workplace inclusion of newcomers to Canada.

Call for Applications: Creative Industries Trade Mission to East Asia (June 2025)

The Department of Canadian Heritage is organizing a creative industries trade mission in June 2025 to South Korea and Japan through its Creative Export Strategy.

SPARK Animation Festival 2024

SPARK Animation is Western Canada's largest celebration of all things animation. This year's festival takes place from October 31 to November 3, with bonus events throughout November.

IO Indie Superboost: Influencer Marketing for Video Games (October 16, 10-11am)

Krysta Yang (Co-Founder, NeverAMinute Consulting) will be discussing influencer marketing for video games at Interactive Ontario's latest Indie Superboost.

DIG Roundtable: Prioritize Mental Health in the Games Industry (Oct 16, 12-1pm)

Join DIG for a thoughtful conversation on recognizing burnout, mental health at work, and being kind to yourself through turbulence.

Silverstring Media’s ‘Glitchhikers: The Spaces Between’ announced as finalist in 2024 Mental Health in Games Awards

Take This announces the finalists for the 2024 Mental Health in Games Awards.

The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn: VIFF presents Signals Creative Tech Expo 2024

Meet the artists behind the creative A.I. projects.

Creative Export Seminar: Government Funding & Services (Oct 1 @ 1-4:30pm)

Are you part of the creative industries in the Greater Vancouver area and ready to export, or new to exporting and looking to break into international markets?

Full Indie Game Dev Monthly Meetup: October 2024

October 1: Come meet fellow game developers at Northeastern University!

RELOADED 2024: Career Fair (Sept 21)

RECOGNIZING TALENT, INGENUITY + CRAFT

SPARK RELOADED 2024 (Sept 21-22)

Top Learning Opportunities with Industry Ninjas!

Creative BC & CMF Fund: Video Games Business Development Program

A partnership between Creative BC and Canada Media Fund (CMF) designed to support the company success and growth of B.C.-based game studios.

Kabam’s GameChanger Scholarship (Apply by October 15)

Calling all gamers who are aspiring artists, designers, or STEM enthusiasts!

Flats Fest (September 7)

DigiBC will be participating in the Innovation Zone at this year's Flats Fest!

Indie Game Business Sessions (September 18-19)

Attention indie game developers and publishers!

Full Indie Game Dev Monthly Meetup: September 2024

September 3: Come meet fellow game developers at the Surrey campus of Simon Fraser University!

B.C. Student Co-op Opportunities Alert!

DigiBC’s Work Placement Pilot Project is well underway, and we’re thrilled to announce that we are hiring talented students for a variety of roles at Video Game, Animation, VFX and XR studios.

Seeking Volunteers With Unity Experience

Volunteer opportunity for video game professionals with Unity experience to participate as guest speakers, panel participants, project advisors

Apply to Attend Ethos Lab AR/VR Camp

Know a young person in grades 8-12 interested in AR/VR? DigiBC is sponsoring FIVE grants for a fantastic program this summer in partnership with Ethos Lab! 

The Full Indie Summit is on for 2024!

September 21 Join the Full Indie Summit for a fun day of creativity, innovation, and inspiration.

Montréal International Game Summit (MIGS) Set for October 2024

La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec and XP Gaming are proud to present the Montréal International Game Summit (MIGS) 2024, Canada’s longest-running B2B video game conference.

Full Indie Game Dev Monthly Meetup: August 2024

August 4 Come meet fellow game developers at Northeastern University.

[SURVEY CLOSED] Canadian IDM Industry Profile Survey 2024

Calling all IDM companies in British Columbia! Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in this Canadian IDM Industry Profile Survey!

DigiBC announces new Board Chair and Vice-Chair

DigiBC is pleased to announce the appointments of Jeanne-Marie Owens (Co-founder & COO, Critical Path Games) as new Board Chair and Tim Teh (Founder & CEO, Kano) as Vice-Chair.

[SURVEY CLOSED] Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) seeking input for Immigration Levels Plan ✍️

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is seeking input from a wide range of stakeholders and partners to help them shape Canada’s next multi-year Immigration Levels Plan, which will be announced in the fall of 2024.

[APPLICATIONS CLOSED] Unleash Your Creativity at the 2024 Signals XR Producer’s Lab 🌟🚀

Signals is back from September 27 to October 6, and this year we’re excited to unveil the Signals XR Producer’s Lab! 💡

Quiver Game Developer’s Guild Incubator (Applications Closed)

Quiver Games works to create fantastic events and programs that bring up the next generation of game devs in Vancouver through skill-building opportunities.

Strawberry Fields Interactive: Aexia now available for early access on Steam

DigiBC member Strawberry Fields Interactive announced last week that Aexia is now available for early access on Steam. Aexia is a platform for creating, sharing and playing VR role-playing games.

Think Tank Training Centre: Doers and Dreamers 2024 Digital Arts Scholarship (Applications Closed)

DigiBC member Think Tank Training Centre has once again partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery’s Access Canada to sponsor five selected artists from underrepresented communities in Canada with full-time tuition to Think Tank’s online 3D art program, CG Asset Creation for Film or Games.

XP Game Summit Back for 2024

The XP Game Summit is back for 2024! Connect with global industry professionals to explore crucial industry trends, develop new and innovative business building opportunities, and help shape the future of gaming and video game IP.

Animation & VFX Member Studios: 2024 Award Nominations

It's awards season and we'd like to congratulate all of our Animation & VFX member companies that have been nominated at this year's Academy Awards, VES Awards, Annie Awards, Kidscreen Awards, GLAAD Media Awards, BAFTAs, NAACP Image Awards and Producers Guild of America Awards.

Apply for CBC’s Dragons’ Den Season 19!

DRAGONS’ DEN gives aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of wealthy Canadian business moguls - the Dragons. Successful pitchers will have a chance to earn real investment from the Dragons’ own pockets!

PuSh Festival 2024 Presents: asses.masses

The 2024 PuSh Festival will include asses.masses, a custom-made video game about labour, technophobia and sharing the load of revolution, designed to be played from beginning to end in a live theatre. This is gaming as performance; an immersive, cheeky, and highly original work.

VCC Micro-credentials: Project Management for Video Games | Production for Animation & VFX

VCC is offering part-time learning opportunities for production and project managers in video games and A&VFX. The Project Management for Video Games and Production for Animation and VFX micro-credentials were developed in close partnership with DigiBC and its member companies, and they are ideal for those who are looking to upskill or reskill.

Think Tank Training Centre Launches Two New Houdini Programs

DigiBC member, Think Tank Training Centre has launched two brand new Houdini-focused programs with classes set to start February 5, 2024.

Igniting a Passion for Coding: SFU’s Canadian Coding League

Ignite your child's passion for coding with the SFU Canadian Coding League!

Think Tank Quicks Tutorial Series

DigiBC member Think Tank Training Centre recently launched their new tutorial series, Think Tank Quicks.

Canada Pavilion at G-Star 2023

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 video game trade show and one the most important in Asia!

Baby Ghosts Grant & Peer Accelerator Program

Weird Ghosts is an impact investment fund aimed at supporting underrepresented interactive/game studio founders in Canada.

DIG Creative Campfire

The Diversity in Games (DIG) Creative Campfire event takes place on November 18 and will feature panel sessions, keynotes, forum discussions, and a thrilling pitching competition in the renowned PVP format.

Trade Mission to IndiaJoy 2023

Are you looking to expand your business in the Indian market? The Government of British Columbia has put out a call for applications from creative technology companies in BC to take part in a trade mission to IndiaJoy 2023.

🇲🇽 Mexico & Canada Business Opportunities 🇨🇦

DigiBC is a proud partner of this event alongside Invest Vancouver, University Canada West and Surrey Board of Trade.

VCC Micro-credentials & StrongerBC Future Skills Grant: Project Management for Video Games | Production for Animation & VFX

VCC is offering part-time learning opportunities for production and project managers in video games and A&VFX. The Project Management for Video Games and Production for Animation and VFX micro-credentials were developed in close partnership with DigiBC and its member companies, and they are ideal for those who are looking to upskill or reskill.

Full bursaries available for eligible DigiBC member companies to participate in the Trade Accelerator Program: Creative Industries Cohort

We are delighted to announce that the Trade Accelerator Program is offering qualifying DigiBC member companies a full bursary (equivalent to $5,000 in value) which covers two seats per company to attend the upcoming Creative Industries Cohort.

Canadian Screen Music Awards: Call for Submissions for Video Games & Interactive Media Categories

The Canadian Screen Music Awards (CASMAs) is an annual celebration of composer’s excellence in scoring original music for the screen.

PVP Circuit: July 2023 Qualifiers!

Do you have an amazing game concept to share with the world? Are you working on a cool prototype that you'd like feedback on? Would you like to network while showing a project you're proud of?

The CodeForward Scholarship

Do you have a daughter, niece or sister (8-13 years old) who is curious about coding?

DigiBC Career Fair ( June 14, 3-7pm)

Members of DigiBC invite people in the creative technology industry who were recently impacted by layoffs to the DigiBC Career Fair.

Centre for Digital Media: Summer Bootcamps for Teens (15-18 yr olds)

Are you looking for a unique and creative technology-focused summer camp for your teenager? 

[UBC Study Recruitment] GARDEN Framework: developing a conceptual framework for rehabilitation game design

The GAmes for Rehabilitation DEsign Nexus (GARDEN) project is conducting a study to develop a conceptual framework for designing rehabilitation games.

Invest Vancouver: Metro Vancouver’s Creative Technology Industry

Thank you to Invest Vancouver for their support as the founding sponsor of the Signals creative technology showcase

CTD 2023: Highlighting DigiBC Member Achievements

To cap off Creative Technology Day, we’d like to highlight and acknowledge a few of the major awards and accolades that some of our members have received within the last year!

The 2023 Canadian Game Awards & Canadian Indie Game Awards (April 20-21)

Congratulations to all the B.C. studios that received nominations for this year’s Canadian Game Awards.

The Mclean’s Power List 2023

Congratulations to DigiBC board members Sharon Taylor (COO, Animal Logic) and Shyang Kong (Co-founder, SkyBox Labs) for being named in the Maclean’s Power List 2023.

Animated features & shorts showing at the Reel 2 Real Film Festival for Youth (March 28-April 6)

The R2R Film Festival for Youth inspires and equips youth to analyze, appreciate, explore, create, and share independent media.

Northeastern University Vancouver Spring Career Fair (March 30, 12-3pm)

Is your company looking to hire for co-op or new grad roles?

BCSC: Corporate Finance Stakeholder Forum

The Corporate Finance Stakeholder Forum gives you the chance to advise the on policy initiatives, capital market trends, and other issues affecting reporting and non-reporting issuers and investment funds.

BDC launches a $30 million financing envelope to accelerate the growth of Canada’s creative and cultural industries

BDC recently announced the deployment of a new $30 million financing envelope to deepen its support for Canada’s creative and cultural economy. BDC’s goal is that this financing will have a positive ripple effect on all businesses in these industries.

Vancouver Magazine’s 2023 Power 50 List

Congratulations to DigiBC's Executive Director Loc Dao for being named (#48) in Vancouver Magazine's 2023 Power 50 List!

Centre for Digital Media: Call for Innovation Project Pitches

Got an idea? Need a team of innovators and technology experts to help build it?

Animation & VFX Member Studios: 2023 Award Nominations

It's awards season and we'd like to congratulate all of our Animation & VFX member companies that have been nominated at this year's Academy Awards, VES Awards, Annie Awards, Kidscreen Awards, GLAAD Media Awards, BAFTAs, NAACP Image Awards and Producers Guild of America Awards.

XP Game Developer Summit coming to the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto (April 20-21, 2023)

Connect with industry professionals from around the world to foster collaboration, exchange knowledge, and to create new and unprecedented business-building opportunities that amplify the Canadian video game industry.

Apply for the IP BC Pilot Program

New IP optioning pilot program for production companies based in BC.

The Power of Animation: Trevor Lai (January 21, 4-5pm)

The Chinatown Storytelling Centre and Vancouver Chinatown Foundation are hosting an intimate evening on January 21 with Trevor Lai, an award-winning author, illustrator, and CEO/Creative Director of UP Studios.

Enter to win free tuition for either UVic’s or VCC’s micro-credential program

Enter to win free tuition for either UVic's or VCC's micro-credential program

Departure Lounge’s Virtual Food Drive & Charity Poker Night

The annual Virtual Food Drive Fundraiser has now launched and is being organized by Departure Lounge.

Strawberry Fields Interactive Looking to Connect with Investors, Publishers & Gamers

DigiBC member Strawberry Fields Interactive is excited to confirm their attendance at the Immerse Global Summit taking place December 5-7 in Miami, Florida.

SPARK Animation Festival 2022

SPARK Animation is Western Canada's largest celebration of all things animation.

[Event Recap] DigiBC’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

This year is DigiBC’s 25th anniversary and the sector came together to celebrate on Saturday, October 1. It was our first in-person event since 2019, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate our anniversary with members from across BC’s incredible creative technology industry!

Finalists announced for the 2022 Canada Best Places To Work Awards

Congratulations to the following DigiBC members who made the 2022 Canada Best Places To Work Awards!

Shred Capital’s Video Game Industry Acceleration Program

Backed by New York venture capital and powered by leading game experts worldwide, Shred Capital has established itself as an emerging venture player across Canada. Their mission is to lead, seed, or syndicate that crucial first round of equity for high-potential startups.

Games in Action: Interactivity / Activation \ Activism (November 4-5, 2022)

The Chan Centre is thrilled to launch a new conference, Games in Action: interactivity / activation \ activism,  taking place from November 4-5.

Building with Resilience: Organizational EDIB Strategy Program

Are you an HR professional looking to lead EDIB initiatives at your studio? 

DigiBC Orange Shirt Day Fundraiser

DigiBC worked with IM4 Media Lab to create an orange t-shirt for our members to purchase with proceeds going to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society.

Signals presented by VIFF and DigiBC (Oct 1-2)

Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) recently unveiled the new program Signals, presented by VIFF and DigiBC, that will take place from October 1–2. This is a unique interactive exhibition that investigates the potential of creative technologies in storytelling.

Image Engine: Emmy Award Winner for The Book of Boba Fett

DigiBC’s Work Placement Pilot Project is well underway!

BIV News announces the BC500 2022 List

The BIV BC500 features business leaders who have a notable impact on B.C.’s communities, industries and economy. They are visionaries, innovators and trailblazers.

Add your voice to what’s next for the web at W3C events in Vancouver this September

The World Wide Web Consortium is coming to Vancouver from September 12-16 for its annual conference.

Think Tank Training Centre is looking to hire senior designers and artists to join their community of mentors, instructors and supervisors

Are you currently working in film or video games and looking for a new challenge where you can add to your skill-set, meet new people, and make some extra cash?

Call for Speakers: WIGeh Lightning Lunch Events

Women in Games Vancouver (WIGeh) is currently looking for speakers to present at their next Lightning Lunch event.

Now Open: Applications to attend the VIFF AMP Music in Film Summit (October 6-8)

Open to songwriters, composers, music supervisors, managers and filmmakers.

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice: Gaming for Good (July 1-31)

Gaming for Good is a livestream gaming fundraiser that Canuck Place is running from July 1-31.

IDEA-Lab: Boosting Innovation, Business & Economic Growth in BC

The IDEA-Lab is a new project that would be of interest to companies looking to accelerate growth.

DigiBC Survey for BC’s XR Industry

DigiBC, in partnership with Nordicity, has launched a survey of the XR industry in BC.

Highlighting DigiBC Member Achievements

To cap off Creative Technology Day, we’d like to highlight and acknowledge a few of the major awards and accolades that some of our members have received within the last year!

Free DigiBC EDI Memberships for Startups

DigiBC will now be offering FREE memberships to support the advancement of creative technology startups led by the following underrepresented groups.

2022 Canadian Game Awards & Indie Awards

Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees of the 2022 Canadian Game Awards & Indie Awards!

Strawberry Fields Interactive is bringing the tabletop RPG experience into the Metaverse with Aeksia

Strawberry Fields Interactive Inc is a Vancouver-based innovation studio that was formed in 2019.

DigiCamp Spring Break: Online Video Game Development Camp for Girls

Have a daughter, niece or sister who's curious about coding?

This is Not a Ceremony premieres at 2022 Sundance Film Festival

The project mixes documentary type of testimony with symbols, humor, poetry and metaphoric visual-imaginary elements.

The WIA Mentorship Program Spring 2022

Applications for the Women in Animation (WIA) Mentorship Program Spring 2022 will open on February 16.

Calling all BC-based game studios! Help us create the ‘Games From British Columbia’ Steam sale page!

Are you a BC-based video game studio with titles on Steam?

Call for Entries: Meet the Producers SXSW 2022 Mentorship Program [Apply by December 3]

The initiative will enable a maximum of 10 producers to benefit from exclusive and personalized guidance (networking, B2B meetings, market preparedness, etc.) to prepare for SXSW 2022.

ICTC Horizon Summit [February 1-2, 2022]

Discover what’s on the horizon for the digital economy at Canada’s 2022 Digital Future Summit this February, featuring perspectives from global and community leaders on business trends, markets, policy, and best practices.

HR Tech Group releases 2021 Diversity in Tech Dashboard

The Diversity in Tech Dashboard reports year-over-year progress on representation of equity-deserving groups in the BC tech sector.

Versatile Media: virtual production begins here

DigiBC member, Versatile Media announced last month the official opening of their virtual production facility located in Vancouver's Ironworks Building.

Call for Applications: SXSW Gaming Awards

The SXSW Gaming Awards celebrate the wide reach of gaming across areas such as art, design, narrative, gameplay, cultural innovation, and more.

Call for Sponsors: The BC Game Developers Innovation Award

This award is for students participating in virtual science fairs across the province in 2022.

GamesIndustry.Biz Best Places to Work Canada 2021 Awards

GamesIndustry.Biz announced the winners of their ‘Best Places to Work Canada 2021 Awards’ today and we are proud to see some of our DigiBC member companies on this list.

Mitacs x Emily Carr University of Art + Design: Animation & VFX Internship Grant Program

ECU is interested in piloting this program to start with 12 Mitacs internships starting in late spring of 2022.

The Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) 2021

The Vancouver Asian Film Festival which is celebrating its 25th edition from November 4-14.

Innovate BC’s Innovator Skills Initiative Program

Apply today for up to $10,000 in funding toward a business or tech role!

BIV Today Podcast: Loc Dao on the rise of B.C.’s creative tech sector

DigiBC's Executive Director was featured on the latest episode of the BIV Today podcast.

Women Leading Change in STEM [October 13]

Women Leading Change in STEM – special event hosted by the University of Victoria and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia

VIFF Immersed Tech Crawl Presented by DigiBC

The VIFF Immersed Tech Crawl presented by DigiBC brings together members of BC's XR community.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation [Sept 30]

At DigiBC we are using this day to learn about and reflect upon Canada’s tragic and painful history, and the ongoing impacts of residential schools on Indigenous communities.

Call for Participants: Indie Opera Hackathon 2021

This year’s IndieFest brings Vancouver’s first Indie Opera Hackathon.

DigiCamp Summer 2021 Recap

DigiBC’s DigiCamp was created to give underrepresented youth in the province opportunities to learn skills, build confidence and broaden interest in careers within the creative technology sector.

Doers and Dreamers Digital Arts Scholarships

The Doers and Dreamers Scholarship is a talent development initiative focused on Canadian artists from underrepresented communities.

BIV News announces the BC500 2021 List

BC500 features business leaders who have a notable impact on B.C.’s communities, industries and economy.

Call for Submissions: VIFF Immersed XR Market

Selected artists will have the opportunity to pitch their projects to potential investors and distributors as well as compete for the VIFF Immersed Grant.

Recap of DigiCamp: Online Video Game Development Summer Camp for Girls (July 12-16, 2021)

Our first-ever DigiCamp took place from July 12-16 and we are happy to report that it was a success!

Virtual Trade Mission to Devcom (August 23-27, 2021)

As a member of CIAIC, DigiBC has been able to secure some spots for BC companies to attend.

Empowering Women in Creative Technology Online Panel (August 12, 2021)

Calling all women* in the creative technology industry! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to empower and grow your career!

DigiCamp: Online Video Game Development Summer Camp for Girls [August 9-13, 2021]

Have a daughter, niece or sister who’s curious about coding?

Think Tank High School: Online Summer Creative Courses (July 19-30, 2021)

Kids can experience what it’s like to build the games, animations, and movies they love.

The Department of Canadian Heritage wants to hear from Canadian artists and content creators

The purpose of this survey is to help create an updated portrait of the artistic and creative community in Canada.

Co-Production Marketplace: Discover Opportunities with International Counterparts (June 16-17)

Attendance for this event has been opened up to include studios from across Canada.

Damage Camp Virtual Conference (June 5-26)

DigiBC’s Work Placement Pilot Project is well underway!

Join Canada’s Mission to Nordic Game 2021

This will be held online from May 26-28 and there are 25 spots available.

VIFF Immersed: Call for Submissions

VIFF is now accepting narrative-driven VR and AR submissions for the International VIFF Immersed Competition

The 2021 Canadian Game Awards [04.09.2021]

Congratulations to all the BC studios who received nominations for this year’s Canadian Game Awards.

NewImages Festival 2021: Call for XR Projects

Submissions are being accepted until March 22 for any type of work (film, game, installation, performance, etc) that explores new forms of narration through immersive technologies.

VMF Winter Arts Festival (February 12-28, 2021)

Vancouver Mural Festival and the VMF Winter Arts are produced by Create Vancouver Society, a registered non-profit dedicated to artistic and cultural development in the Lower Mainland. 

B2B Creative Industry: Canada & Mexico (March 26/21)

You are invited to participate in this business event where you can have meetings with Mexican companies and educational institutions in the creative sector.

Message from DigiBC’s new Executive Director, Loc Dao

I’m very grateful for the warm reception I have received since being named ED on January 4.

Stay Connected and #PlayBC

This #PlayBC list is made up of video games that have all been made right here in the province!

B.C. based businesses can get up to $26,000 for hiring youth for tech role

Did you know you can get $26,000 to hire and train your intern through Innovate BC's new Digital Skills for Youth program?

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice & EA Sports: Online Hockey Tournament & Team Building Fundraiser

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice has partnered with EA Sports to put together this exciting team building opportunity and fundraiser for tech companies in Metro Vancouver.

How DigiBC Is Working For You

Updates on EDI Report, Member Discounts, Anim&VFX News, BC Game Developers Innovation Award.

How DigiBC Is Working For You

Updates on SLMP project, EDI Report, Canada Games Online recap & IDM data collection.

The Damaged Labs Studio Startup Program

Free program open to marginalized creators interested in starting their own game or media studio.

Canada Games Online 2020 (September 9-10 & 17-18)

The Canadian video game sector responded and industry associations from Ontario, Quebec, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and PEI worked together to revitalize the CIAIC and organize Canada Games Online.

How DigiBC Is Working For You

Details on Canada Games Online and the CMF Emergency Relief Funds for IDM studios.

How DigiBC Is Working For You

Recent updates on our COVID-19 response, data collection and news from the Anim&VFX Alliance of BC.

DigiBC COVID-19 Weekly Update

This is our final weekly Friday update as we're planning to move back to our monthly newsletter format starting in July. We will still keep our COVID-19 Member Resources page updated with any relevant information.

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.

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.

2020 Women in Technology & Indigenous Women in Technology Scholarships

Applications for 2020 Women in Technology & Indigenous Women in Technology Scholarships are now open.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Local Organizations to Support During COVID-19

A list of local organizations currently looking for support during the COVID-19 crisis. Thanks for East Side Games for putting this together and sharing it!

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.

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.

COVID-19 Recommendations, Guidelines & Resources for the Creative Tech Industry

In light of the ongoing situation with the COVID-19 virus, a number of our member studios are creating protocols and procedures to navigate these previously uncharted waters.

DigiBC Education Updates

DigiBC is delighted to have 19 new schools throughout BC adopting the Play to Learn platform.

Updates from AMPD Technologies

It's been a very busy few months at AMPD Technologies.

DigiBC F*ckup Nights vol. 4 Recap

Our first event of 2020 was in collaboration with Reveal Events Group.

MPC Vancouver Closure – Industry Hiring Fair co-sponsored by DigiBC and the Animation & VFX Alliance

In light of how many people have been affected, DigiBC and the Animation & VFX Alliance of BC are co-organizing an industry hiring fair for all former employees.

How DigiBC Is Working For You

Recent updates on government relations and events.

ESAC Updates From Ottawa

The Canadian Video Game Industry 2019 looks at our industry through five lenses: economic impact, size and structure, geography, employment impact, and workforce.

DigiBC Education Updates

Recent education highlights about DigiMusic and IndigiGeeks.

Featured Member: Atomic Cartoons

This month's featured member company.

‘Legal 101 for Video Games: Freemium Version’ Recap

We held our ‘Legal 101 for Video Games’ symposium on November 6 in the CDM Hangar.

DigiBC welcomes six new members to the 2019/20 Board of Directors

DigiBC welcomes Sam Fisher, Tim Teh, Jeanne-Marie Owens, Sarah Nathanson, Sara Maseko, and Nick Facey.

DigiBC & VSG’s R•P•S Tournament + Networking Mixer Recap

We had a blast at our latest Rock*Paper*Scissors comedy tournament + networking mixer on October 22.

Featured Member: Piranha Games

Piranha Games was founded in 2000 and is one of the oldest independent game developers in Vancouver.

Fuckup Nights vol.2 Event Recap

Our first Fuckup Night © is a wrap!

Digi on the Road 2019 Report

We took industry professionals to rural & remote BC classrooms and introduced kids to creative tech.

How DigiBC Is Working For You

Recent updates on the IDMTC and upcoming events supporting members and the community.

DigiBC’s Summer BBQ + Patio Networking Mixer Recap

We had a quite a blast at our annual summer BBQ mixer event on August 14!

DigiBC Video Game Leadership Dinner [06.18.2019]

The event was an opportunity to have some direct conversation about the state of the industry.

Featured Member: A Thinking Ape

This month's featured member is A Thinking Ape.

DigiBC & VSG’s R•P•S Tournament + Networking Mixer Recap

Recap of DigiBC & VSG's June 19 networking mixer event at the Anza Club.

DigiMusic 2019 Finale Event: A Celebration of Talent

Recap of the DigiMusic finale event that was hosted at EA Vancouver on June 3.

How DigiBC Is Working For You

Recent updates about ongoing DigiBC activities and initiatives.

DigiBC @ Creative Industries Week 2019

DigiBC participated in Creative Industries Week 2019 on May 1 in Victoria.

DigiBC’s Financing Deconstructed Panel Event Recap

DigiBC hosted a breakout session panel event on the topic of financing on April 17.

DigiBC Inclusive Leadership Training + Diversity & Inclusion Surveys

Info about DigiBC's Inclusive Leadership Training and our Diversity & Inclusion Surveys.

How DigiBC Is Working For You

Highlighted activities from February and March 2019.

March Declared Youth Science Month in B.C.

The Province of British Columbia has declared March 2019 as 'Youth Science Month'.

Introducing Alden Habacon

DigiBC would like to introduce Alden Habacon to our members.

Think Tank Training Centre’s Online Program

TTO officially launched in Oct 2017 and is touted as a training experience that’s like no other.

ESAC’s Annual “Video Games on the Hill” Showcase Hosts Top Government Officials

ESAC hosted their annual Video Games on the Hill showcase for parliamentarians and staff on Feb 4.

How DigiBC Is Working For You

DigiBC has continued to advocate for changes to the Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (IDMTC).