Unprecedented growth inspires Vancouver’s film & TV production industry to join VFX & Animation and Game Design exhibitors at 2017 Career Fair
The continued growth of the Digital Entertainment & Interactive and Film & TV industries in Vancouver has created enormous demand for trained professionals and talented students. The Vancouver Economic Commission’s (VEC) 6th annual Vancouver Career Fair for VFX & Animation, Film & TV, and Video Games is expected to draw 2,000 attendees this year, where job-seekers will have a chance to speak with recruitment representatives from 35 of the city’s top Visual Effects, Animation and Video Games employers and hear about the sector’s growth first-hand.
Media are invited to speak with participating exhibitors at the free event at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, taking place upstairs from the exciting Consumer VR (CVR) Expo.
What: Vancouver Career Fair for VFX & Animation, Film & TV and Video Games
Where: Media Registration Desk
Vancouver Convention Centre West Building (2F)
1055 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC
When: Saturday, May 6, 2017
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Who: Nancy Mott, Executive Director, Film & Media Centre
David Shepheard, Director, Film Commission
Ian McKay, CEO, Vancouver Economic Commission
Representatives* from: 35 Hiring Studios
10 Educational Institutions
5 Industry Associations
* Please advise one of our media contacts ahead of time if you are interested in speaking with any representatives of the hiring studios or educational institutions.
Media Contacts
Ingrid Valou, Communications Specialist
ivalou@vancouvereconomic.com / 604.868.1990
Eric Unmacht, Manager, Communications & Strategy
eunmacht@vancouvereconomic.com / 604.362.5938
