The funding for interactive media projects was shared between 14 B.C.-based companies, including Vancouver’s RocketChicken Interactive.
The funder has also announced it will introduce two new pilot programs for the coming year.
Erika Beatty will take the reins of the organization on April 4 in the newly created role.
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The projects were backed by the Canada-New Zealand Digital Media Fund, now in its second year.
Among the companies to pick up funding were marblemedia, Mark Media and Yellow Bear Studios.
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However, Interactive Ontario has issued a statement noting the reduction in two innovation-related tax credits is “cause for concern.”
The media and entertainment co has announced its third Rec Room location will be in a major Toronto tourism centre.
Projects from Quebec’s Frima Studios and Ontario’s Finish Line Games were among those to pick up funding in this latest round.