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!

[VIDEO GAMES] Indie Game Business Sessions (September 18-19)

Attention indie game developers and publishers!

[VIDEO GAMES] Full Indie Game Dev Monthly Meet Up: 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!

[VIDEO GAMES] The Full Indie Summit is on for 2024!

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

[VIDEO GAMES] 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.

[VIDEO GAMES] Full Indie Game Dev Monthly Meet Up: 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!

[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

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

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