From November 16 to 19, 2025, delegates from British Columbia will attend the International Documentary Forum (IDFA) in Amsterdam, supported by Creative BC’s Passports to Markets program. The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam is the world’s largest...
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Fourteen B.C. film projects receive $1.4M in production financing from Creative BC
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$419K in funding boosts growth for 43 B.C. music and sound recording businesses
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British Columbia at SXSW 2025
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Austin, SXSW assembles professionals from the tech, film, and music industries, embarking on a nine-day journey to explore new frontiers and engage in the evolving landscape of ideas. From March 7 to 15, six delegates from British Columbia will attend with support from Creative BC’s Passport to Markets program, which helps B.C.-based creative media professionals access key international markets, conferences, and co-production and financing opportunities—including support for events like BreakOut West. In addition to the delegation, SXSW will spotlight B.C. talent through official music and film showcases, celebrating the province’s creative voices on a global stage.
Delegates via the Passport to Markets Program
Elmo Chong from Sonical.ly
Lori Watt from Triqele Productions Inc.
Mirko Voge from Vaudeville Sound
Yangos Hadjiyannis
Other B.C. Creators and Events at SXSW
Frontiers of Innovation Day & VIP Networking on March 10
Bob Sumner at the BreakOut West Showcase on March 13
Kimmortal at the BreakOut West Showcase on March 13
ONE DAY THIS KID at Andrew Scott’s Redbreast Unhidden Showcase on March 11
Learn more about Creative BC Funding Programs here.
About B.C.’s Creative Industries
Motion Picture: As Canada’s largest foreign production hub and North America’s third-largest centre for motion picture production, British Columbia is proud of its international reputation and proven track record for providing exceptional value for the producer’s dollar. With a full spectrum of world-class talent, services, and facilities from pre-production to post-production, clients return to B.C. to complete their projects on time and on budget.
Music + Sound Recording: B.C. is the third-largest centre for music production in Canada, with a large, diverse talent pool of artists, business-minded professionals, 200+ sound recording studios, and 80+ record labels. B.C.’s vast industry ecosystem is proving its value delivery not only to culture, identity, and community.
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Our creative sector gratefully acknowledges the lands, languages, and cultures of over 200 distinct First Nations and 34 language and cultural groups upon whose homelands B.C.’s creative industries work and live. Visit native-land.ca to learn about your home on native land.
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