Resources

Over the past seven years, New Media BC has developed an extensive knowledge base of BC's digital media industry, some even call us "swamilike" while others simply call us collect.

Due to our close relationship with and knowledge of the interactive digital media industry, New Media BC is frequently asked to work in an advisory capacity for several provincial and national groups including the Cultural Human Resources Council, The Telefilm Canada New Media Fund Advisory Committee, the BCTIA/ITAC Critical Skills Task Force, Saskatchewan New Media Developers Association, Trade Team Canada, and, most recently, for Integrated Technology Initiative (ITI) and the Great Northern Way Campus board.

The fruition of these efforts are valuable, content rich reports and studies that we make available to our members. Abstracts are listed here and logged in members will find a download link to the full paper.

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International Partnering Forum PDF

This annual event enables creators, producers, and distributors of digital content to connect with peers from all over the world.

Trade Related Event Reports

This resource section houses a growing number of reports based on quantitative and qualitative data gathered from New Media BC participation at numerous trade related events and initiatives.

BC Digital Media Sector Specific Publications

Benchmark Study: The purpose of this study was to develop a set of strategic measurements to track the performance of the BC industry as compared to the industry in other jurisdictions.

Asset Map: This asset map provides key information on new media research taking place at B.C.’s leading institutions.

Sector Profile:This report profiles British Columbia’s New Media sector which is among the world’s top performing clusters. It is comprised of over 1000 companies employing approximately 15,000 people, with revenues of over $2 billion a year. More inside.

Game Industry Best Practices report

The objective of this report was to identify the practices that are
important to driving an average Canadian gaming company
to become an exceptional performer. Particular attention is
focused on companies that have experienced export
success, and examines companies in two stages of growth:
emerging and established.

Canadian Interactive Industry Profile - 2006

This study is the first attempt at defining, classifying and profiling the Interactive Media Industry on a national level. It is hoped that the results of this study will serve as a basis for ongoing analysis of the Interactive Media Industry that will lead to a more comprehensive understanding of its size and structure. It is also hoped that, by adopting a consistent definition and classification scheme, progress will be made towards independent recognition of the Interactive Media Industry by statistical agencies. This would, in turn, lead to more comprehensive and structured tracking of the industry.

Banff Green Paper - The Future of Television in Canada

This past year has been an eventful one for Canadian television, and many new developments occurred in the business and technical applications of digital technology and the Internet. Some of these developments could have major repercussions for the Canadian television system.

New Media Business Model Study

The overall objective of this study was to describe the methods Canadian new media companies use to start and expand their businesses.

Wireless Technology Roadmap 2006-2016

Mapping the crucial skills required to make Canada a global wireless leader.

This report is a pioneering effort to apply some of the most recent research findings to model the process of technological evolution. The bottom line is to apply this model to better understand the skills required in the new wireless landscape that will unfold over the coming decade.

Guide to 2010 Opportunities

In 2010, Vancouver will play host to the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games - an occasion that presents tremendous opportunities for Canadian businesses, both leading up to, during, and after the Games. This guide will help you identify what kinds of opportunities exist and how to access them.

NMBC also commissioned a Buyers and Suppliers Guide with specific information regarding opportunities the digital media sector and how to pursue them.

Market Reports

For companies interested in conducting business abroad NMBC compiles market reports on varied markets around the globe.

Women's Participation in the Independent Sector of the BC Film and Television Industry

BCIFP Women's Participation in the Independent Sector of the BC Film and Television Industry.

The purpose of this new study was first, to identify any gender imbalances and second, to examine the connection between the independent sector and the service sector to determine whether the independent sector is a bridge to the service sector.

IRAP Info Sheet

For those unaware of IRAP and it's mandate this handout sheet will serve as an introduction

National Game Study 2005 + 2007

The National Research Council, Industrial Research Assistance Program and New Media BC present findings of their study on Canada's video game industry. This study is the first to provide a national overview of the growing gaming sector. NRC partnered with New Media BC to survey companies from across the country. Thiese resources were updated in 2007 by Strad Research.

BC Mobile Industry

The 2005 Mobile Industry Map highlights nearly 200 companies in BC's mobile industry, 40 of which develop and/or publish content for mobile applications. These figures illustrate the emerging use of new media in mobile applications such as cell phones, PDAs, and other wireless devices.

To complement the industry map, a directory is also available, which highlights companies that specialize in developing and publishing mobile content.

The map was produced by New Media BC for the Mobile MUSE project and in collaboration with the Wireless Innovation Network of BC (WINBC).

The directory was updated in 2007.

Sector FAQs

Download these informative sheets to find the answers to your Frequently Asked Questions about the video game, interactive design and eLearning sectors in BC.

Digital Delivery Study

The Digital Delivery Study provides an overview of the emerging technologies being used to deliver television and video content via digital and wireless networks.

This first-of-its-kind study, directed by NRC IRAP, looked at 185 companies from across the country engaged in various aspects of interactive digital delivery, with a particular focus on proprietary technology and intellectual property. Results appear on two graphical maps, charting the interactive technology landscape along company and product lines, such as software, hardware, transmission and display.

Launched in Vancouver, this Canada-wide NRC IRAP initiative was undertaken by IRAP Pacific Asia, through New Media BC and At Large Media.

White Paper: An Integrated Strategy for BC's Technology Clusters

Prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers, this white paper reflects the collective voice of British Columbia's emerging technology clusters - information and communications technology, wireless, new media, fuel cells and biotechnology. These five clusters have set out a framework for an integrated strategy to grow the province's technology sector.

BC's Animation and Visual Effects Industry 2003

Download and search the directory for companies in classical animation, computer & flash animation, game animation, visual effects, and voice talent, music and sound recording. Whatever your animation needs, BC companies offer high quality craftsmanship, skill, and professional service.

NMBC's eLearning Directory - 2003

Looking to learn more about the elearning companies in BC?
Elearning can help you save time and money. New Media BC's elearning directory can help you find the right supplier, product or service for all your elearning needs. The directory has listings for over 40 companies. Each listing offers a summary of company products, markets, and contact information.

BC New Media Industry Survey - 2003

New Media BC is pleased to offer the complete contents of its 2003 Industry Survey of the new media industry in British Columbia.

The study offers information about:
• The sectors that make up the new media industry
• Employees
• Growth in the regions
• Export Activity
• Top markets targeted by BC's new media companies
• Why new media companies stay in BC
• Challenges faced by BC's new media companies

Game Study Launch Slide Presentation - 2004

New Media BC is pleased to offer the slide presentation of the results from our recent study of the BC game industry. This presentation took place at Radical Entertainment on May 6th, 2004, to an audience of over 140 industry members. The Game Study Launch highlighted thirteen exemplary game technology companies, and charted the core competencies of the BC game industry.

The Game Technology Market Study 2004 was commissioned by NRC-IRAP, and conducted by New Media BC. This is the first time a study of the BC game industry has been conducted.