Creating in Calgary
Exponential demand for creative content across evolving streaming platforms have launched massive growth in the delivery and consumption of digital entertainment. It has also ignited business opportunities and economic value for creative industries, creators, storytellers and innovators.
Calgary has the competitive advantage for a thriving creative industry ecosystem that includes film and television, digital media, interactive technologies, gaming, e-sports, and animation/VFX sectors.
IP GROWTH DRIVES CALGARY’S CREATIVE ECONOMY
Calgary’s core creative industries – film and TV, animation and digital visual effects (VFX), video game development, esports and immersive media – are positioned to grow by realizing opportunities for intellectual property (IP) development. Dive deeper to learn how a diverse talent pool, IP funnel and infrastructure can strengthen Calgary’s creative economy in the Creative Economy Strategy.
This strategy focuses on creative sectors that result in the production and consumption of creative goods, and builds upon the framework of Calgary’s CreativeCity guidebook.
CALGARY’S CREATIVE CITY GUIDEBOOK
Creativity exists across all sectors and contributes to the prosperity of our community. Explore the CreativeCITY guidebook, a roadmap designed to empower non-profits, communities, businesses and individuals to align under one strategic vision to build Calgary’screative economy together.
Created in partnership with Calgary Arts Development Authority alongside partners Bird Creatives, RISE UP Calgary, Calgary Economic Development, The City of Calgary and CityXLab.
View Creative Economy Strategy Executive Summary
Film & TV
Calgary Economic Development and Calgary Film Commission support all film and TV production needs in the Calgary region. As a full-service agency, our team specializes in attracting and supporting screen productions, offering scouting services, location packages and assistance navigating necessary permits.
Our services extend beyond production support. We provide strategic guidance, financial incentives and connections to vendors and services, ensuring your project's success.
Learn MoreProduction Permits
The Calgary Film Commission collaborates with The City of Calgary’s Film Friendly team to provide access to permits for municipally owned locations and services. Permits are needed to film any motion picture, TV program, commercial, music video or commercial still photography on City of Calgary property.
Digital Media & Entertainment
Calgary Economic Development’s Creative Industries support the digital media & entertainment and technology sectors. Learn more about industry research and strategy, incentives, supports and services.
Learn MoreInvesting in digital transformation
Alberta’s Creative Industries will spend over $1.3 billion on digital transformation (DX) by 2024. This accounts for about 9% of Canada’s DX spend in this sector.
See how Creative Industries is leading digital transformation on our DX spend dashboard.
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Luke Azevedo
Vice President, Creative Industries, Operations & Film Commissioner
