A hybrid agglomeration? The development of a satellite-Marshallian industrial district in Vancouver's film industry

The new industrial district is now seen as one of several dynamic regional formations that may co-exist in contemporary economies. In addition to the traditional Marshallian or Italianate variety, Markusen has suggested three other forms of industrial district: the hub-and-spoke district, the satell ite platform and the state-anchored district. In this article, developments within the North American film industry are used to illustrate the dynamic s of a 'hybrid' industrial district form, which is termed the satellite-Mar shallian district. A detailed case study is presented of the film productio n complex in Vancouver, which has risen to prominence as Hollywood studios and television networks have continued to increase their offshore location shooting. The analysis is based upon a series of in-depth interviews undert aken with key agents associated with the Vancouver film industry in the sec ond half of 1997.