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Creative Industries

Cambridge has a thriving creative industries sector, with businesses and workers engaged in producing and distributing cultural and creative goods and services. Key industries include design, media, architecture, digital content, and the arts.

As the City grows, these industries are emerging as a strategic focus, supported by a deep regional talent pipeline, post-secondary programming, and new planning frameworks. Creative industries represent the City’s cultural vitality and economic potential and play a key role in shaping the future of work and community identity in Cambridge.

Film

Filming is an important contributor for Cambridge’s Creative Industries sector. Please visit the Filming in Cambridge webpage for more information on the permitting process or for a list of projects that have chosen Cambridge as their set.