📢 Call for Volunteers! 📢 DigiBC member re:Naissance Opera has an open call for volunteers to assist at IndieFest 2024. They are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help guide guests through the event experience and ensure everything runs smoothly. You'll then get the chance to see some amazing performances in return! If you or anyone you know is interested, please apply using the link below. 📅 Deadline to apply: November 7 ➡️ Application link: https://lnkd.in/gwz_uwpH #callforvolunteers #vancouverevents #ushers #vancouvertheatre #opencall #indiefest #indiefest2024 #vancouverfestival #vancouver
DigiBC - The Creative Technology Association of British Columbia
Entertainment Providers
Vancouver, British Columbia 3,063 followers
Where Creative & Technology Meet
About us
DigiBC is a not-for-profit association that represents British Columbia's creative technology industry. From homegrown start-ups to globally recognized brands, its membership consists of companies across the video games/interactive, animation, visual effects, VR/AR/XR and virtual production sectors, along with technology enablers and service providers. DigiBC’s work is focused on the four pillars of Jobs, Talent, Diversity and Community, bringing value to its members through government relations, education programming for future talent, community events and professional development training. Being the voice of creative technology in the province, DigiBC is committed to its mission of promoting, supporting, and accelerating the industry’s growth for the benefit of current and future generations.
- Website
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https://linktr.ee/digibc
External link for DigiBC - The Creative Technology Association of British Columbia
- Industry
- Entertainment Providers
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- Technology, Video Games, Visual Special Effects, Animation, Next Gen Technology, Mobile Software & Hardware, Online Education & Recreation, VR/AR/MR, Creative Technology, Digital Media, and VFX
Locations
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Primary
#210-577 Great Northern Way
Vancouver, British Columbia V5T 1E1, CA
Employees at DigiBC - The Creative Technology Association of British Columbia
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Laura Mitchell
Producer | Senior Project Manager
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Alex Grimbley
Franchise Strategy Director and Executive Producer at Microsoft
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Loc Dao
CEO, DigiBC | President, CIAIC | co-founder CBC & NFB public media studios | co-founder Signals Creative Tech Festival & FutureMakers Toronto
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Tim Teh
Founder | CEO at Kano
Updates
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📢 Call for Applications! 📢 The Department of Canadian Heritage is organizing a creative industries trade mission in June 2025 to South Korea and Japan through its Creative Export Strategy. Deadline to apply is November 8. ➡ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gq9E44hv
Attention Canadian creative businesses! Are you looking to enhance your profile and network in South Korea and Japan? 🚀 Join our Creative Industries Trade Mission to East Asia in June 2025. We're seeking Canadian organizations with high export potential to connect with key industry players, buyers, investors and partners. Apply by November 8, 2024: https://lnkd.in/erjeE4cC Trade Commissioner Service | Service des délégués commerciaux
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📢 Get ready for re:Naissance Opera's IndieFest 2024 which takes place from November 15-23. This year's theme is "Transformation and Transcendence", inviting you to engage with the world in new ways and holding space for multiplicity and intersectionality. IndieFest continues to take things to the next level with awe-inspiring immersive experiences and cutting-edge interdisciplinary performances. The festival is celebration of community and creativity, and promises to be an artistic and cultural experience like no other! 🗓 November 15-23 📍 Signals Studio, 577 Great Northern Way, Vancouver ➡ Tickets & Info: https://lnkd.in/gVRVzGqA
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📢 Join publishers, investors, developers, service providers, and AAA buyers for two days of expert talks, networking, and more at the Montréal International Game Summit. Presented by La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec in partnership with XP Gaming Inc., MIGS is Canada’s longest-running B2B video game conference dedicated to the business of gaming and the growth of Québec and Canada’s video game industry. 🎮 🤝 🗓 October 30-31 📍 Bonsecours Market, 350 Rue Saint-Paul E, Montréal ➡ Tickets & Info: https://lnkd.in/gtpZSpSc
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🎮 Join content creators, game developers, gamers, and friends at the next Vancouver Creator Meetup on October 19! Get ready for a casual evening of games, sips and nibbles, and good conversation. Activities will include playable game demos, a Smash Bros free play theatre, photo booth, swag giveaways, pizza, snacks, and drinks for purchase. 🗓 October 19, 6-11pm 📍 Blackbird Interactive, 400-565 Great Northern Way ➡ RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gvFpCXY4 Vancouver Creator Meetups
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📢 The new Video Games Business Development Program is a partnership between Creative BC and the Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada designed to support the success and growth of B.C.-based game studios. The program’s $1M budget will be allocated to developing creative intellectual properties and encouraging growth for mid-level and experienced studios beyond the constraints of project-by-project funding. ➡ Application Deadline: November 4 ➡ Program Details: https://lnkd.in/gCNgS_m7
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🎮 Presented by La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec in partnership with XP Gaming Inc., MIGS is Canada’s longest-running B2B video game conference dedicated to the business of gaming and the growth of Québec and Canada’s video game industry. MIGS connects game publishers, investors, developers, and service providers for two days of global networking, expert speakers and panels, and a dedicated exhibit space featuring an indie game showcase. 🗓 October 30-31 📍 Bonsecours Market, 350 Rue Saint-Paul E, Montréal ➡ Tickets & Info: https://lnkd.in/gtpZSpSc
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📢 The SPARK Animation Festival is Western Canada's largest celebration of all things animation. This year’s event kicks off on October 31 and has a packed schedule of films, talks, masterclasses, presentations, and mixers. The festival has become a global hub for showcasing groundbreaking animated works, fostering industry connections, and inspiring the next generation of animators. Spark your creativity, get connected and hear from the industry’s top talent! 🗓 October 31 – November 3 ➡ VIFF Centre – Vancity Theatre, 1181 Seymour St ➡ Tickets & Info: https://lnkd.in/e3aBpk-V #sparkanimation2024 #SPARK2024 Spark CG Society
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📢 Join us for the next Diversity in Games (DIG) event on October 16. This online roundtable session will be all about prioritizing mental health in the games industry. Discussion topics include navigating layoffs, recognizing burnout, discussing mental health with your employer, and more. Additionally, attending the event puts you in a draw for door prizes! Speakers: ★ Divya Dias, Narrative Designer, Amazon Games ★ Carrie M., Staff UX Designer, Fortis Games ★ Michael Synnett, IT Analyst, CWB ★ Pierre-Luc Labbée, Founder, rhum—humans and resources ★ Alberto García Acosta, Game Localization Specialist, Independent/Freelancer 🗓 October 16 @ 12:00-1:00pm ➡ Free to attend but please register in advance ➡ RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gkYec3qf
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⏰📢 There's one week left to apply for Kabam’s GameChanger Scholarship! Don’t miss your chance to receive $5000 CAD and take a significant step towards your career in the games industry. Are you a woman studying engineering, design, or art with a love for video games? If so, this scholarship is designed just for you. Apply now and be the GameChanger you’ve always wanted to be! ➡️ Application Deadline: October 15 ➡️ Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gNPRyhTM #WomenInGaming #GamingScholarship #GameChanger