TORONTO – Canada now boasts its first YouTube Space after the creative industry incubator opened Wednesday at George Brown College in Toronto.
YouTube Space Toronto will allow YouTube creators to learn about video production, connect and collaborate with other creators, and use the latest equipment and software to create their videos, reads the news release. The 3500 square foot space houses an enclosed sound stage, areas for creative collaboration, teaching facilities for training programs and master classes, loaner production equipment, post-production facilities and various permanent and rotating sets.
"Toronto is one of the world's most vibrant YouTube communities. The YouTube Space Toronto at George Brown College is our latest effort to help support the next generation of artists, musicians and entertainers to learn, connect and create new content," said Head of YouTube Spaces Americas Liam Collins, in the release. "A YouTube Space is much more than just a facility; it's a home away from home for creators and an environment for the community to socialize, collaborate and grow together."
"With YouTube Space Toronto launching on campus, creators will not only gain access to incubator space and equipment, but will also be able to draw on the diverse expertise of our students and faculty, ranging from 3D animators to screenwriters, fashion experts to top chefs”, added George Brown College president Anne Sado. “They'll also benefit from original performing arts and media courses we're developing with YouTube."
YouTube Space Toronto is the ninth YouTube Space to open worldwide, after locations in Tokyo, Los Angeles, London, Paris, New York, Brazil, Mumbai, and Berlin. Since March 2015, creators filming in YouTube Spaces globally have produced over 10,000 videos, which have generated over 1 billion views and 70+ million hours of watch time.
