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