Panel: Location, Location, Location: Why Is “Where” You set Your Studio up, Still Important
summary
Shows why British Columbia keeps winning studios: teams move fully remote but rely on Trello and Discord workflow, monthly in-person whiteboard sprints and easy ferry/bus hops to Seattle or Vancouver for onboarding. Companies recruit co‑op students, partner with UBC for regional research, and bundle competitor titles to boost installs. Provincial supports matter — Creative BC, DigiBC, interactive digital media tax credits and Canada Media Fund cut hiring and R&D costs. Expect a collaborative ecosystem, cheaper living than US West Coast hubs, and steady talent from entertainment layoffs.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Panel introduction
- 2:17Indie studio growth in BC
- 6:10Remote work in BC communities
- 9:40BC industry maturity
- 12:45Moving from Montreal to Victoria
- 16:41BC quality of life
- 17:23UK to Kelowna journey
- 21:15Collaboration vs competition in BC
- 27:15Serial entrepreneur in BC
- 31:05Studio resources and future
- 33:11Career advice for BC
- 39:56Q&A
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