STORYHIVE has announced the filmmakers chosen for the 2024 TELUS STORYHIVE Scripted Edition, following a competitive selection process from over 400 submissions across British Columbia and Alberta. A total of 40 emerging filmmakers will receive $20,000 each in...
Music BC’s Business Envelope Travel Grant provides assistance to B.C.-based, for-profit music companies and entrepreneurs undertaking travel activities in support of the growth and development of their business and/or their B.C.-based artist clients. This is a program...
Vancouver, B.C. (September 18, 2024) – The BC Film Commission at Creative BC is proud to launch two new Elevate Inclusion Strategies training programs for expert and emerging crew members through Creative Pathways™. These industry-leading programs are designed to...
The Digital Animation Visual Effects and Post-Production Tax Credit (“DAVE”) is a refundable Film and Television bonus tax credit available under both of B.C.’s motion picture tax credit programs: Film Incentive BC (FIBC) and the Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)....
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Interactive Fund Interactive + Digital Media Applications close: May 2, 2022 Learn more
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International Industry Initiatives All Industries (except music) Applications open: TBA, April 2022 Learn more
Market Expansion Fund for Book Publishers Book Publishing Applications open: TBA, May 2022 Learn more
Project Development Fund Motion Picture Applications open: TBA, April 2022 Learn more
Passport to Markets All Industries (except music) Applications open: TBA, April 2022 Learn more
All Creative Industries
COVID-19 Resources + Updates
Provincial updates, regulations and resources relevant to B.C.’s creative industries. Read more
Creative BC Impact Report FY2020/21
View FY2020/21 Creative BC program and service impacts, and recent industry insights using CIERA™ the Creative Industries Economic Results Assessment. Read the report
Book Publishing
Submissions open for City of Vancouver Book Award
The annual City of Vancouver Book Award has been recognizing authors of excellence of any genre since 1989. Learn more and submit by April 22
Support for Publishers: Publishing Support – Canada Book Fund
The Publishing Support sub-component of the Canada Book Fund (CBF) assists the ongoing production, marketing and distribution of Canadian-authored books. Supplementary funding based on export sales is also available as part of Publishing Support. Apply by May 2
Interactive + Digital Media
EA, Fifa 2022
B.C. Game Studios Celebrated at 2022 Canadian Game Awards
See the full list of B.C. nominees and winners from the second annual Canadian Game Awards hosted on April 7th and 8th, 2022. Read more on BC Creates
DigiBC and Emily Carr University of Art + Design announce the Creative Technology Fundamentals Program
Now in development with DigiBC, the Creative Technology Fundamentals Program will provide flexible, customizable learning options for pursuing careers in creative tech. Learn more
Transgender Expressions Haven
Finding a cyber utopia with Transgender Expressions Haven
The Transgender Expression Haven (The Haven) is Vancouver’s first Trans Art Gallery and virtual performance art venue for transgender, non-binary, Two-Spirit, intersex artists and other artists transcending gender. Read our Q+A with founder Angelic Goldsky
Navigating Mental Health, Accessibility and COVID-19
Join the TAP Network on April 12 as they discuss how to ensure our workplaces remain accessible and inclusive for all. Learn more
Magazine Publishing
Advanced Crowdfunding Strategies for Magazines
This workshop is for publishers (or aspiring publishers), bloggers, writers, designers, and entrepreneurs—anyone who wants to fund their publishing project through crowdfunding. Learn more
B.C. artists and projects nominated for JUNO Awards
From TikTok fan choices, to breakthrough artists, discover the full list of B.C. nominees here. View the list
Free support for rural businesses looking to expand
Business owners in rural and Indigenous communities can benefit from free expert advice and resources as they recover from the pandemic through the Province’s Export Navigator program. Learn more
Canadian Live Music Association Releases Results of National “Closing the Gap” Research Study
The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA), along with the support of FACTOR and the Government of Canada, Creative BC and the Province of BC, and Ontario Creates, unveiled the results of the national study Closing the Gap: Impact and Representation of Indigenous, Black and People of Colour (IBPOC) Live Music Workers in Canada. Read more
Lieutenant Governor’s Arts and Music Awards
These one-time awards will recognize individuals, groups, and organizations throughout British Columbia who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, community engagement, and commitment through fostering and mentoring others in the fields of Visual Arts, Music or Performance. Read more
Motion Picture Tax Credits are labour-based refundable corporate Income tax credits designed to encourage film and television live-action, VFX, and animated productions in British Columbia.
Supporting B.C. creators, entrepreneurs and companies with strategic investment to develop their projects, gain access to new markets, and build stronger global partnerships.
The Provincial Film Commission at Creative BC delivers and support and resources both the motion picture industry and the communities, stakeholders and various partners that contribute to its longevity.
Creative BC is an economic development agency supporting B.C.’s creative sector to reach its economic, social, environmental, and creative potential at home and globally.
Sustainable production efforts in British Columbia were formalized 10 years ago through the Reel Green initiative, a resource centre with a collection of best practices to help productions reduce their environmental impacts and improve their overall environmental footprint.
Reel Green™ helps Canada’s motion picture industry unite to improve production practices and reduce environmental impacts through strategic collaboration with other municipalities, organizations, local vendors and committed ambassadors.
Discover community events from industry and stakeholders so you can get involved in sustainable production practices through training, annual events, case studies and news.
Discover resources, tools and training created by Reel Green™ and industry to facilitate and implement a greener future in motion picture in British Columbia.
