Creative BC is supporting a delegation of producers to MIP Africa 2023 via the Black Screen Office Black Creators Festival Initiative sponsored by Telefilm Canada. This initiative will support these B.C. producers to maximize opportunities and exposure at the event with pre-festival preparation, facilitate connections, and support with on the ground business development experience.
Delegates present at MIP Africa from British Columbia
Learn more about Creative BC’s International Industry Initiatives Program and Export Initiatives.
About #BCFilm
British Columbia is one of North America’s largest, full-service motion picture production hubs. The industry is proud of its international reputation for collaboration and proven track record of providing exceptional value. B.C. offers a full spectrum of world-class talent, locations, services, and facilities. From pre-production through to post production, clients return to B.C. for creative excellence.
Film + TV Stats in B.C.
• $3.6B est. total B.C. production spend on 494 shows in 2022
• 88,000 est. people including freelancers
• 2.8Mft² stage and studio space
• 200+ producers
• 150+ expert industry supply companies
• 130+ animation, VFX, post production companies
World-class Creative Service and Capacity
• Creative BC Industry Insights and Supports
• World-Class Service
• Inclusive Career Pathways
• Climate Action
• 8 Regional Film Commissions
• Financial Incentives
• Funding Programs
• Co-Production Opportunities with over 60 countries
Land Acknowledgement
Our motion picture industry gratefully acknowledges the lands, languages and cultures of the 34 First Nations that are Indigenous to what is now called British Columbia. Visit native-land.ca to learn about your home on native land and how we in the industry can follow On-Screen Protocols and Pathways.