Kristian Roberts

Calgary Economic Development (CED) and Edmonton Screen Industries Office (ESIO): Key Frames - A Growth Strategy for Animation and VFX in Alberta

CED and ESIO commissioned Nordicity to develop an Alberta Animation & VFX Strategy to capture the economic benefits of the industry, as well as capitalize on the existing players in the provincial ecosystem.

Date: Jun 23, 2023Area of Expertise: Screen Industries Services (tags): Sector Development Strategies, Industry Profiles
DigiBC: Creative XR in British Columbia Research Report

The purpose of this research was to determine the size and orientation of commercially
oriented augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) companies (collectively known as
extended reality companies “XR companies”) in BC, while collecting data to support DigiBC in
facilitating the ongoing growth of this sector.

Date: Mar 30, 2023Area of Expertise: Video Games, Screen Industries Services (tags): Research Studies, Industry Profiles
REMC and Inspirit Foundation: Racialized Funding Data in the Canadian Film and Television Industry

The Racial Equity Media Collective (REMC) and the Inspirit Foundation engaged Nordicity to conduct a funding analysis for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) creators in Canada’s film and television industry.

Date: Nov 25, 2021Area of Expertise: Screen Industries Services (tags): Research Studies
ESAC: The Canadian Video Game Industry 2021

Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) engaged Nordicity to conduct an economic impact assessment of Canada’s video game industry.

Date: Nov 10, 2021Area of Expertise: Video Games Services (tags): Industry Profiles, Economic Impact Assessments
CIMA: The Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Independent Music

The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) commissioned Nordicity to quantify and qualify the impact of the COVID-­19 pandemic on the Canadian independent music industry, as well as the projected impact in 2021-­2023.

Date: Dec 10, 2020Area of Expertise: Music Services (tags): Economic Impact Assessments, Public and Interest-Holder Engagement