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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Among the programming surrounding Vancouver’s VR Day is a curated panel discussion moderated by VEC’s Nancy Basi on the topic of Immersive Realities: Prepare New Talents and Business for Tomorrow’s Challenges. This discussion on the industry’s benefits, best practices and challenges features leaders from Magic Leap, Wacom, Association France Immersive and the VRARA Vancouver’s president Dan Burgar.

Level Up: Vancouver, British Columbia Pavilion returns to Top Games Conference in 2019 The Vancouver Economic Commission is pleased to present the nine studios comprising the 2019 delegation to...