Post by leunas on Aug 3, 2006 22:28:23 GMT -5
Manitoba, one of the first Canadian provinces to propose adding video games to a list of restricted media, has recently been trying to woo video game developers to the former postage stamp province.
The Toronto Star reports that Manitoba's New Media Production Grant (NMPG) program will provide stipends for up to 45% of labor costs when at least 25% of those costs are incurred within the province.
Earlier this year, Manitoba handed out $300,000 in grants from the Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Fund (IDMF). An additional $350,000 was allocated from the Winnipeg Partnership Agreement. And,Manitoba's Red River College announced that it was offering a one-year 3-D animation diploma, to begin this fall.
Dragonfly Toy Company president Lee Doerksen called the announcement "fantastic news." Dragonfly's Games division specializes in edutainment games and software.
With more than 200 interactive media companies in Manitoba, there should be no shortage of grant-seekers. Yearly sales of interactive media and accessories in Canada currently rival those of recorded music, totalling more than CDN $1,000,000,000.
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