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Meet Zach Hetherington, Development Director with 4 years at Kabam
05/22/2026

Meet Zach Hetherington, Development Director with 4 years at Kabam

05/20/2026

may be done, but the journey continues.

This year, we saw gaming, XR, animation, and VFX represented further and wider than ever before, with voices in rooms that matter – forging connections and telling local stories that deserve to be heard on a global stage.

A few highlights we'll be thinking about for a while:

⭐Our first and flagship panel on Centre Stage: “How to Build a Creative Tech Hub” featuring Michelle Grady, President of Sony Imageworks; Nick Cannon, SVP Production at Walt Disney Animation Studios; and Jennifer McCarron, President, Blue Ant Studios.

⭐The unveiling of the new CanAsia Game Summit for next year’s Web Summit, bringing together industry leaders, studios, investors, and partners from across North America and Asia.

⭐The “Game Over Continue?” panel with Ray Muzyka, co-founder of Bioware (EA) and Jesse Houston and Jeanne-Marie Owens, co-founders of Phoenix Labs and Critical Path Games; moderated by Victor Lucas – so insightful and engaging! 🙌

To every studio, founder, speaker and partner who was part of this: thank you.

To the Province of British Columbia, whose support makes this possible: thank you. 🙏

We're well into our three-year journey with Web Summit, and the momentum is real. Year three, we're coming for you!

Web Summit Vancouver kicks off today, and we started where B.C.'s creative tech future is being built.This morning, we w...
05/12/2026

Web Summit Vancouver kicks off today, and we started where B.C.'s creative tech future is being built.

This morning, we welcomed international investors to the Centre for Digital Media as part of the summit’s Tech Advantage Tours.

Participants got a behind-the-scenes look at one of the venues where B.C.'s next generation of game developers, animators, VFX artists and XR creators are being trained to work on live industry challenges.

It was a powerful introduction to what makes Vancouver's creative tech ecosystem tick – and the perfect way to start the week! 💫

Web Summit Vancouver is back for its second year, and B.C.’s creative tech sector is showing up in a major way. 🔥This ye...
05/08/2026

Web Summit Vancouver is back for its second year, and B.C.’s creative tech sector is showing up in a major way. 🔥

This year, we’re bringing an even bigger showcase of B.C.’s gaming, animation, VFX and XR industries to one of the world's most prominent tech stages, including:

➡️A dedicated presence at the event’s BC Pavilion, plus key talks on the event’s Centre Stage, and within the event Film Summit and Gaming Summit streams.

➡️Creative Tech Startup Island: a venue for emerging studios and companies preparing to pitch, network and connect with global investors, partners, and industry leaders.

Read about what we're doing, why it matters, and what to watch for all week. 🔗 https://digibc.org/2026/05/08/from-vancouver-to-the-world-digibcs-web-summit-journey-continues-in-year-two/

DigiBC is proud to celebrate Creative Industries Week and the talent, innovation, and creativity that fuels BC’s creativ...
04/22/2026

DigiBC is proud to celebrate Creative Industries Week and the talent, innovation, and creativity that fuels BC’s creative sectors. Driven by imaginative storytelling and cutting-edge technology, the creative tech sector in BC continues to make an impact across the province and on the global stage.

BC Videogame developers, are you thinking of going to Gamescom this year? DigiBC and Creative BC are partnering with the...
04/17/2026

BC Videogame developers, are you thinking of going to Gamescom this year?

DigiBC and Creative BC are partnering with the The Canadian Interactive Alliance / L'Alliance Interactive Canadienne (CIAIC) to deliver BC@Gamescom '26 Videogame IP Accelerator. This program will specifically support our game developers in their efforts to pitch their projects to raise funding and/or secure publishing deals with buyers at Gamescom (August 26-30).

The application deadline is April 24th, and you are encouraged to apply ASAP at https://lnkd.in/gp5GnUWU.

Applicants to this initiative can also apply to Creative BC's Passport to Markets program for travel support to attend the conference.

DigiBC is looking for mentors!DigiBC is inviting experienced professionals across Animation, VFX, Games, and XR to take ...
04/17/2026

DigiBC is looking for mentors!

DigiBC is inviting experienced professionals across Animation, VFX, Games, and XR to take part in DigiConnect: our mentorship program supporting students as they enter the creative tech workforce.

The program is open to creative tech professionals with 4+ years of industry experience who are willing to dedicate 5–7 hours total over 4 months.

We’ll support you every step of the way with mentor training, resources, and ongoing guidance to ensure a valuable experience for both you and your mentee.
Help shape the future of BC’s creative technology workforce.

📩 [email protected]
🔗 digibc.org/connect

Meet Marc Souliere, Asset CG Supervisor at Sony Pictures Imageworks, bringing over two decades of experience and passion...
03/26/2026

Meet Marc Souliere, Asset CG Supervisor at Sony Pictures Imageworks, bringing over two decades of experience and passion to the creative tech industry. From shaping iconic animated worlds to leading teams through new visual frontiers, Marc’s journey is a testament to the power of creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

Name: Marc Souliere

Job Title: Asset CG Supervisor

Years at company: 12 years

What is a typical day like for you: Typically I'm half dealing with the directors and the production designer in meetings and reviews for all assets, while also helping the asset teams with priorities, questions, and other production needs. I help to lead and maintain the energy of the asset teams, while guiding them on what is needed.

What are you currently working on: My latest project was KPop Demon Hunters, which I was the Rigging Supervisor on. The story of empowered women who are allowed to be both amazing and ridiculous was inspiring and satisfying to work on. The music is great, the message is great, the visuals are great. Currently I've started on an unannounced CG Feature that is just getting started. More to come!

What makes you excited to go to work: I love the people I work with. Imageworks has a fantastic team of artists and production people who bring energy and fun to every show we work on. I love the challenges of every show being a different look, or different style. From Hotel Transylvania, to Mitchells vs. the Machines, to Spider-verse, every show we do is a different visual look and challenge. I constantly feel engaged and love the variety from year to year!

What got you interested in creative tech: As a kid I always knew I wanted to make animated movies. My parents were artists and always supported me. Aladdin in particular was a touchstone movie of my childhood and convinced me that I wanted to somehow be involved in making these amazing films. I graduated in 2003 from a 3 year classical/3d animation program, and have been working for 23 years on 15+ movies.

What innovations in creative tech are you most interested in today: I love the move away from traditional CG feature animation to more innovative look and stylization. Imageworks has been at the forefront of this movement, and I aspire to continue pushing the boundaries on what can be achieved.

Who inspires you in the industry: Though I'm not working on Spider-verse films, my colleagues who are working on them inspire me daily on what they're achieving and aspiring to.

A big thank you to Marc for sharing his journey and insights with the DigiBC community! If you’d like to spotlight a member of your team or someone in your network, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected].

Proud moment! The first DigiBC-NetflixGateway scholarship has been awarded, and the recipient starts at VFS this month! ...
03/17/2026

Proud moment! The first DigiBC-NetflixGateway scholarship has been awarded, and the recipient starts at VFS this month! 👏

Now we’re accepting applications for the June intake.

In case you haven’t heard, these are full-ride Vancouver Film School scholarships, available for:

➡️3D Animation & Visual Effects
➡️Animation Concept Art
➡️Classical Animation

Apply now for June: https://bit.ly/4uracEc

Web Summit Vancouver is coming up this May, and we’re thrilled to announce the studios that will be joining us to repres...
03/11/2026

Web Summit Vancouver is coming up this May, and we’re thrilled to announce the studios that will be joining us to represent B.C.’s creative tech sector at the event’s BC Pavilion!

This is our second year partnering with Innovate BC on ⭐Venture Spotlight⭐, showcasing local studios and their innovation across games, immersive, audio, and interdisciplinary experiences at Web Summit.

Web Summit is one of the world’s largest and most influential global tech conferences – and a huge opportunity for these studios to connect with international investors, partners, and markets:

Buffalo Buffalo
Stellar Code Lab
Sonic. ly
Sound Image Global Technologies Inc.
Cartesian Theatre Corp.
Simply Sweet Games
Ludic Lemur
Moonspire Games
Lost Cartridge Creations
Antigen Interactive
Guide Stone Studios
Fableware

Congratulations all – we can’t wait to see you shine! 🙌

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