As a global hotspot for digital gaming, animation, visual effects and post-production services, Vancouver is on the cutting edge of new product development. More than 800 innovative firms and 15,000 talented workers call Canada's largest new media cluster home.


Profile
British Columbia is home to Canada's largest vertically integrated new media cluster, with a diverse base of 800 firms and 15,000 workers. Most of the firms in the Vancouver area located within 25 km of each other, creating a deep pool of talent within close proximity. More.

Current Performance
Survey work by New Media BC has found that 105 of BC new media firms have annual revelues in excess of $5 million, and 40% report annual reveneus of less than $100,000. More.

Vancouver's Strengths
Companies located here becasue of the strength of the industry, Vancouver's skilled and talented workforce, lower business costs and access to international markets. More.

Infrastructure
Vancouver's innovation infrastructure supports the growth and development of new media technology and services with strong education and training institutions that produce a steady supply of highly educated graduates, active industry networks and significant investments in research and development. More.

Forecast
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Related Reports and Studies
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