calgary economic development, edmonton screen industries office, and their project partners across alberta invite qualified firms to submit a proposal for the development of an animation and visual effects (vfx) strategy. the animation & vfx strategy is an ecosystem development tool that will serve as a business development guide to attract, grow, and develop key animation and vfx ecosystem ps to alberta to build upon the robust and sustainable film production ecosystem within the province. the strategy will also be used as an advocacy tool to create alignment across government and industry on further support for the animation and vfx infrastructure segments of the film production world in alberta and across canada. further, it will inform on the necessary information to support the animation and vfx production companies that currently exist in market. calgary economic development and its project partners recognize the importance of partnering across the province to capture the economic benefits of the industry and capitalize on the already established anchor companies and broader interactive digital media and creative industries in alberta.