“There is an immense brain trust in Metro Orlando for the digital media industry that is hard to find anywhere else.”
— Bob Allen, CEO
IDEAS

The progressive digital media sector in Metro Orlando evolved from the convergence of several established fields in the region, including:

  • Modeling, simulation and training MS&T)
  • Film & television production
  • Theme park/ride and show
  • Interactive & immersive entertainment

Today, the region is positioned in the heart of one of the top 12 clusters in the country for digital media. As new applications continue to emerge, the industry has kept pace in Metro Orlando. With a focus on content creation and enabling technologies, the digital media sector features:

  • 1,200+ companies
  • 30,000 creative specialists
  • Annual revenue of an estimated $9 billion (figure includes location-based entertainment)

Metro Orlando has the technical infrastructure, talented employee pool and educational resources necessary to further the growth of digital media in this region. Combined with strong community dedication to enhancing the sector, Metro Orlando is brimming with opportunity for both entrepreneurs and established businesses.

 
Document Downloads
Digital Media Overview (includes Fact Sheet)
Digital Media - Why Orlando Fact Sheet
Central Florida Digital Media Study
"Digital Diva" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 7 Issue 1 2010
"Imaging the Possibilities" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 7 Issue 1 2010
"It Takes A Village" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 7 Issue 1 2010
"Hot Moves" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 4 Issue 2 2007
"Major Player" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 4 Issue 1 2007
"Signs of the Times" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 4 Issue 1 2007
"A Moving Star" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3 Issue 2 2006
"Cornering The Creative Economy" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3 Issue 2 2006
"Going Next Gen" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3 Issue 2 2006
"Games For Good" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3 Issue 2 2006
"The Learning Game" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3 Issue 1 2006
"Charting Success" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3 Issue 1 2006
"Head Coach" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3 Issue 1 2006
"The Digital Art Movement Finds Orlando" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 2 Issue 1 2005
Electronic Arts Profile - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 2 Issue 1 2005
"Local Talent From Disney's Animation Legacy Create Tales of Their Own" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 2 Issue 1 2005
i.d.e.a.s. Profile - Article from Texture magazine, Issue 1 2004
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Profile - Article from Texture magazine, Issue 1 2004
Visual Book Profile - Article from Texture magazine, Issue 1 2004