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BC Film, TV, Post-Production & Animation spent $3.4 billion in 2020 despite COVID-19 production pauses
According to the Vancouver Economic Commission’s (VEC) annual film spend research, the local film, television, visual effects (VFX) and animation industries generated an impressive $3.4 billion in direct spending for the provincial economy despite months of filming delays caused by COVID-19. -
Geoff Teoli takes on Acting Film Commissioner role for Vancouver
Film and television industry veteran Geoff Teoli will take on the role of Acting Film Commissioner for Vancouver for the near term. Teoli brings more than two decades of frontline dealings in locations, workplace safety and permitting in and around Vancouver to the position, which leads business expansion and high-impact investment attraction initiatives on the city’s behalf. -
Vancouver Film Commissioner assumes new Vice President role at Martini Film Studios
A natural evolution of his work of nearly five years as Vancouver’s first film commissioner, David Shepheard’s new role will see him continue to facilitate investment into the region while overseeing state-of-the-art infrastructure and enabling the development of Canadian content and IP. -
New Netflix Canada corporate office a massive win for Canadian production
Only eight months ago, Netflix took a long-term lease on a studio facility in the Vancouver region – its second dedicated studio space in BC – significantly increasing its investment into the province. Netflix also continues to demonstrate its support of BC-owned IP through its multi-year anchor sponsorship of the Pacific Screenwriting Program. -
Vancouver signals esports ambitions with new regional strategy
Vancouver’s bench strengths in entertainment, technology, and sporting events could yield unexplored opportunities for B.C.’s post-COVID-19 economy, says a new report by the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC). -
B.C.’s Film, TV, VFX & Animation Industry set new records in 2019, spending more than $4 billion
British Columbia’s film and television industry has been a longstanding and crucial pillar of the provincial economy, generating a diversity of jobs across industry verticals, including hospitality, tourism, food services, waste-hauling, aesthetics and construction. -
VR/AR Industry Report Sets Stage to Celebrate Vancouver’s VR/AR/XR Ecosystem at 2020 VIFF Immersed
Vancouver’s virtual, augmented and extended reality (VR/AR/XR) industry is accelerating at an unprecedented rate, as the local and global technology landscape evolves towards rich, intuitive and immersive experiences. -
What We’re Reading: BC’s Creative Tech Sector Drives Economic Growth and Jobs in Canada
Creative technology is flourishing in Vancouver and BC, and lockdowns resulting from the global pandemic have facilitated an even greater surge in consumption. Brenda Bailey, executive director of DigiBC, discusses the creative industry’s evolution, current challenges and future prospects. -
What We’re Reading: BC’s Pre- and Post-COVID Economy
With ICTC, we're discussing why BC’s success in flattening the curve is just one of many factors to consider when looking at BC's post-COVID economy. -
British Columbia’s Blockbuster Motion Picture Industry is Back in Business Under Phase 3 of the BC Restart Plan
Under Phase 3 of the BC Restart Plan, motion picture and television production has been given the green light to resume, albeit with restrictions that ensure the ongoing safety of cast, crew, suppliers and other workers. -
Vancouver Production Sonic the Hedgehog Spends $37.5 Million in BC
Sonic the Hedgehog is a gold-rings success! And according to a recent report by MPA-Canada, Sonic’s production crew allotted more than $22 million to local labour and spread additional love to community businesses with upwards of $15.5 million spent on locally made goods and services. -
Applications are open for the 2020 London Animation Business Exchange
The Vancouver Film Commission and Film London have partnered to host six BC producers in London for four days, and participate in a series of business events designed to stimulate more co-production between UK and Canada. -
VEC Partners with Sustainable Production Forum 2019
VEC's Meg O'Shea hosted two workshops at the 4th annual Sustainable Production Forum. She was joined by government and industry experts to discuss the future of fleet transportation and the critical path to zero emission vehicles in the film industry. -
Martini Film Studios announces over 600,000 square feet of new studio facilities
Martini Film Studios today announced a new studio development that could raise Greater Vancouver’s film capacity by as much as 15 percent. The new facility will feature over 600,000 square feet of purpose-built soundstages, offices and production support buildings built across more than 25 acres in Langley, 40 minutes from downtown Vancouver. -
Government of Canada invests in BC’s growing digital and clean technology sectors
British Columbia’s digital and clean technology sectors are ripe for investment that will stimulate innovation, business development, and job growth in new markets. That’s why Western Economic Diversification Canada announced new funding for two projects led by the Vancouver Economic Commission. -
Applications are Open for the 2019 Film London TV Drama Familiarisation Trip
The Vancouver Film Commission and Film London have partnered to host three BC producers in London for five days, and to participate in a series of events designed to stimulate co-production between UK and Canada. -
Job Opportunity: E-Sports Coordinator
The e-sports to coordinator will help develop Vancouver’s E-Sports cluster across academic institutions, industry leaders, government and associations, while highlighting insights for an E-Sports report and strategy. Please apply by August 16th. -
Retooled Capital Mentorship Program provides valuable training opportunity for startups
Brought to you by the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) and Spring, Discovery Foundation’s Capital Mentorship Program returns in 2019, featuring robust new content and a better startup experience than ever. -
New TransLink and VEC Partnership to Showcase Green, Digital Ideas on Transit
TransLink and the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) today formalized an agreement allowing local and international organizations to showcase green and digital technologies and services on TransLink assets. -
Canadian Film Commissioners Unite to Champion Industry Growth
On May 31, film commissioners representing multiple levels of government across Canada gathered in Vancouver to assess the feasibility of a nationwide film commission network. Hosted by the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) in partnership with the Quebec Film and Television Council (QFTC), the summit underscored the widespread demand by Canadian film offices to build and strengthen a supportive network for film commissions across the country.