This article showcases our top picks for the best British Columbia based Media and Entertainment companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Media and Entertainment industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top British Columbia Media and Entertainment Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
BroadbandTV
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BroadbandTV is a media-tech company that uses technology enabled solutions to help content creators and influencers become more successful.
Caravan
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Makers of bespoke consumer brands and companies, backed by data & co-founded with people of influence. In partnership with CAA.
Britcan Media Limited
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Film, Television Production Company
PressReader
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PressReader offers unlimited digital access to over 7,000 newspapers and magazines from all over the world.
Pinkbike.com
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Pinkbike.com is a news, video, photo and community site for the Cycling community.
Global Reporting Centre
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Global Reporting Centre is dedicated to highlighting important neglected stories around the world
Dunya Media
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Dunya is a production company that provides social films about Canadian citizens with Indian ancestry.
Fantasy 360 Technologies
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F360 is building the physical Metaverse bridging out-of-home entertainment physical world with the virtual Metaverse for anyone to build on
ImagineAR
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ImagineAR is an emerging digital content production company.
Youtooz
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Youtooz is a manufacturer of collectibles intended to make vinyl figures of content creators, streamers, and influencers.
Intelimax Media
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Intelimax is a media and advertising company engaged in the development of industry-specific web sites on new media and online games.
Nerd Corps Entertainment
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Nerd Corps is one of the largest animation studios in Canada boasting a diverse portfolio of award-winning original properties such as
Sycamore Entertainment Group Inc
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Sycamore Entertainment Group Inc is a independent pictures developer and distributor.
Podkast Entertainment
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Podkast is owns exclusive contracts to create podcasts and NFT content with respect to several well known celebrities.
Bron Studios
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BRON is a worldwide media and entertainment company committed to furthering the art and craft of meaningful commercial storytelling.
Mentionmapp Analytics
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Mentionmapp is a Twitter tool that helps discover hot topics, key hashtags, and trending stories.
Speed Shift Media
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Speed Shift Media provides automotive dealer groups and publishers with sophisticated online display ads.
ProSmart Enterprises Inc.
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ProSmart Enterprises Inc. (TSX-V:PROS) is the parent company of Sportgo, a global online network connecting sports fans, teams and brands.
VOICEOVERS.com
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VOICEOVERS.com hybrid voiceover marketplace for a voice first world.
Glacier Media
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Glacier Media offers depth, breadth and quality along the decision-making spectrum.
The Coalition Studio
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The Coalition is a growing team of talented, creative, fun-loving professionals who are united in their passion for Gears of War.
Castanet
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Castanet offering an incredible range of categories to meet your needs.
X1 Esports and Entertainment
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X1 Esports and Entertainment is an Esports company focusing on the growth and development of organic Esports assets.
OUTtv Network
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OUTtv Network is a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ) television network.
Kickstart Entertainment
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Kickstart Entertainment is a proven animation and live action production company with locations in Vancouver.
Media Capital Group
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Media Capital Group provides specialized lending solutions to the media and entertainment industry.
Waterproof Studios
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Waterproof Studios is a production studio that specializes in the creation of pictures & innovative content for the entertainment industry.
Digital Monarch Media
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Digital Monarch Media is a company centered around virtual cinematography, filmmakers and filmmaking, and the tools that aid in the process.
Maximum Yield Publications
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Maximum Yield owns multiple market leading indoor gardening publications distributed to various geographic markets
Brightlight Pictures
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Brightlight Pictures Inc. is a film and television production company
Kanto Living
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Kanto Living is a company located in Coquitlam.
E-Cubed
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E-Cubed offers digital solutions, enterprise content management, website design, blogging, SEO, analytics & technology integration services.
Hodgee Films
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Hodgee Films is a production company that specializes in music, travel and pop culture-based documentaries.
Radial Engineering
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Radial Engineering is a manufacturer of professional audio products.
Kiss Media
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Kiss Media produce engaging print media that integrates with social media and online presence, and drives more customers through doors.
VRX Simulators
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VRX Simulators integrates software and hardware to creates advanced racing and flight simulators for home and commercial use.
Vernon Morning Star
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Vernon Morning Star offers news; sports, business, entertainment, and lifestyle information.
Sealegacy
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Sealegacy is a media and entertainment social media company located in Qualicum Beach.
Animatrik
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Animatrik is a pioneering platform that offers a wide range of virtual production services for the film, television and gaming industries.
Mainframe Entertainment
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Mainframe Entertainment is the industry leader in computer generated (CG) animation for television and direct-to-video DVD family.
NEWS 1130
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NEWS 1130 is Vancouver’s breaking news, traffic and weather station.
Nitrogen Studios
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Nitrogen Studios is a full-service animation studio that deals with the productions of creative high-end feature animation.
Cebas Visual Technology
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Cebas Visual Technology is a broadcasting company.
Kre.is Immersive Spaces
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Kre.is Immersive Spaces creates scalable solutions for XR content distributors and creators in the the entertainment sector.
SnowSeekers
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SnowSeekers is a company that provides winter tourism content across social media platforms for promotion.
The Embassy
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The Embassy is a visual effects studio company.
The Province
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The Province is a newspaper company that offers news, sports and entertainment content on a variety of platforms including mobile apps.
Codename Entertainment
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Codename Entertainment provides indie video games available to play on the internet.
ZYMA
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ZYMA is a startup that creates platforms that blend cutting-edge technology to provide entertainment to global audiences.
Digital Insider
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A media startup focused on news, insights, how-to’s and interviews in the digital marketing space.
QN Technologies
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QN’s flagship product, QuickNews, is a machine learning-powered news aggregator delivering news in real time.
Optical Illusion Museum
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Optical Illusion Museum provides art, for locals and tourists, that tricks the eye into perceiving a painting that’s 2D as 3D. Use of AR art
Noelle Floyd
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Noelle Floyd is an online media company located in Vancouver.
CVD VFX
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CVD VFX is a full-service visual effects studio focusing on compositing and photoreal CG content.
Ocean Productions
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Ocean Productions is a media production company.
Loomo
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Loomo is a media and entertainment company located in Victoria.
Joyful Celebrations
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Joyful Celebrations is a child entertainment company that provides photography services.
Interactive Netcasting Systems
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Interactive Netcasting Systems Incorporated operates as a Webcasting company.
Perspective Films Inc.
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Perspective Films is a live action Virtual Reality production agency & lab based in Vancouver, specialized in creating high-end 360˚videos
Qube Film
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Qube Film is a creative production house that handles from intimate interviews to international commercial shoots.
SproutBox Design Ltd
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SproutBox Design is a tech company that focuses on developing innovative technology devices.
Forged Axe
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Forged Axe offers axe throwing sessions, and the whole venue can be rented out for parties and events.
COGconnected
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COGconnected is an online source for video game news, reviews, features, and videos.
MultiMuse
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A social platform for creators to plan projects and share progress.
A.W. Media
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AW Media is a boutique video and media production company that serves Toronto and the GTA.
Canadian Wilderness Adventures
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Canadian Wilderness offers winter and summer adventures.
Paperny Entertainment, Inc.
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Paperny Entertainment, Inc. produces non-fiction television content.
Big Bad Boo
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Big Bad Boo is an animation and media and entertainment company located in Vancouver.
ClubZone
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Clubzone is a team of passionate people providing services that are all about supporting you, the event producer.
FEBCanada
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FEBCanada is a non-profit organization that focuses on the promotion of global Christian broadcasting in Canada.
Times Colonist
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The Times Colonist is the oldest daily newspaper in Western Canada, serving Victoria and Vancouver Island for more than 150 years.
Streamworks Audio
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Streamworks Audio is a computer music consultation firm that offers audio recording and production software.
PL3Y International
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PL3Y INC PL3Y International Inc. is the provider of DANCEPL3Y, YOGAPL3Y and POWERPL3Y..
emergeStudios
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emergeStudios creates cinematic VR and AR content for storytelling.
Studio B Productions
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Studio B Productions producer of primarily proprietary children’s programming.
100 Fun Radio
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100 Fun Radio is an online radio station in Vancouver,Canada that broadcasted the program through the Internet.
Boldfish Video Production
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Boldfish is a full-service, boutique production company designed that help to produce videos for related projects, sales, training, & More
Pattison Media
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Pattison Media is a private western-based radio and television broadcaster serving the needs of customers & communities.
Goldtooth
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Goldtooth Creative Agency Inc. offers trailers, game-engine capture, 3D animation, CGI development, visual effects & compositing.
Leading Light Executive Coaching
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Leading Light Executive Coaching provides dispute resolution, management of transition, political control, inspiration and leadership.
Force Four Entertainment Ltd.
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Force Four Entertainment Ltd. operates as a television production company.
SPARC Media Hub.
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RadioPromoHub – A Workflow System designed specifically for radio.
Ness Op Media
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Ness Op Media is a marketing and advertising company focusing on start ups and medium sized businesses.
Switch United
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Switch United is a design studio that expertise in producing unique stories to various platforms through design.
Capilano Mall
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Capilano Mall is the preferred value and convenience mall.
Crystal Insight New Media
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Crystal Insight New Media is a boutique Production & Post-Production house, specializing in cinematic Film & TV production.
Royal and McPherson Theatres Society
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Royal Theatre & McPherson provides theatres and an event hall.
Askey Studio
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Askey Studio is an education organizations plan design curricula,programs and courses company located in East Vancouver.
Jupiter Global Holdings
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Jupiter Global Holdings Corp. is creating an an entertainment company focused primarily on live entertainment.
Moving Images Distribution
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Moving Images Distribution is a media and news company that specializes in the distribution of electronic media.
Chilliwack Bingo Association
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Chilliwack Bingo Association, operates bingo games, slot machines, Keno and lottery games, and online bingo games.
Thomas FX
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Thomas FX has been a global leader in providing special effects products to the film, television, special events, and display industries.
Marant
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Marant is a digital video and television production company.
Fh Media
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Finch Media is Vancouver’s award-winning communications and PR firm specializing in helping people in large companies.