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The guidelines for the Project Development Fund program have been amended to incorporate two additional triggering agents for fiscal year 2025/26: CMF Indigenous Development and Predevelopment Fund... Read More

Taking place October 14–15, 2025, the Reelworld Summit, hosted at the Courtyard Marriott Toronto Downtown, will bring together creators, executives, and changemakers for two days of vital... Read More

Telefilm Canada is proud to announce the first rollout of its Western Strategy, with a spotlight on British Columbia, as part of its commitment to celebrating regional talent and amplifying diverse... Read More

Creative Pathways™ at Creative BC has launched a new mentorship program designed to connect emerging below-the-line technicians and craftspeople with experienced industry professionals. The... Read More

Netflix, the global streaming and production service, has teamed up with DigiBC in a partnership designed to strengthen B.C.’s animation and visual effects (VFX) talent pipeline. Netflix grew its... Read More

Creative Pathways™ at Creative BC and Elevate Inclusion Strategies will once again present their Professional Development Programs this fall, free of charge and open for registration now. Designed... Read More

Women in Music is launching their sixth annual Entrepreneur Accelerator program, focused on supporting the next wave of women and gender-diverse Canadian music industry leaders. Open to early-career... Read More

BreakOut West 2025 is heading to Winnipeg, Manitoba from September 24–28, 2025, and delegate registration is now open. This premier event is a must-attend for anyone involved in the music industry.... Read More

ARC is an intensive accelerator program that highlights and nurtures diverse B.C. talent. The program will advance the business, creative and technical skills of recording artists – helping... Read More

From May 13 to 21, over 40 people from B.C., will attend Marché du Film 2025, including 10 delegates supported by the Passports to Markets program, celebrating cinematic excellence, supporting the... Read More

MATCH is a yearly program powered by SpielFabrique, offering video game studios an incredible opportunity to connect with compatible partners from different countries and elevate their projects... Read More

Since its debut in 2002, Canada Reads has become Canada’s most popular literary competition. Held annually each March, the event features five celebrity defenders who debate the merits of five... Read More

From March 17 – 21 in San Francisco, the Game Developers Conference (GDC) returns, offering game developers a platform to explore cutting-edge technologies through expert-led talks, panels,... Read More

International Women’s Day: Accelerating Inclusive Action in Games, organized by Diversity in Games, is an online event that will focus on actions to continue fostering a more equitable and... Read More

The Signals XR Lab is a year-long program designed to elevate the creative and professional capabilities of early and mid-career Canadian and Indigenous XR producers. The key objective of the program... Read More

Since 1989, the annual City of Vancouver Book Award has celebrated outstanding authors across all genres. These authors have contributed to the appreciation and understanding of Vancouver’s... Read More

Vancouver Magazine has announced its 24th annual Power 50 list for 2025, honouring the city’s most influential changemakers across various fields, from business and philanthropy to culture, health,... Read More

February marks Black History Month—a time to learn, honour, and reflect on the rich history, contributions, and resilience of Black communities in British Columbia and around the world. It is an... Read More

The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) released findings of its long-anticipated economic impact study today, inside Massey Hall’s Allied Music Centre. “Here and Now: understanding the... Read More

Creative BC’s Board of Directors, CEO, and staff extend gratitude to Jesse Finkelstein for her contributions while serving as Chair from September 2021 through September 2024. Her work was... Read More

Tracey Friesen, Image by Grant Baldwin It is with immense sadness that we honour the life and legacy of our beloved friend and colleague at the Canadian Media Producers Association, Tracey... Read More

Each year, we honour both National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30th. This is a vital time of reflection on our collective past for those living and working on... Read More

The International Indigenous Music Summit is partnering with the Recording Academy to offer Indigenous artists and groups complimentary album submissions to the 2025 GRAMMYs. Entry is complimentary... Read More

The Elevating Diversity Hair Program, spearheaded by Alicia Chowen, Rama Diallo at Front Street Pictures Inc. and Joan Jenkinson, Black Screen Office launched earlier this year to provide... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (November 5, 2025) – Today, Creative BC announces the 14 projects that will receive production and post production financing for their long form scripted feature length films,... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (November 3, 2025) – Creative BC today announced 43 grants through its Business Foundations program, totaling $419,265 awarded to recipients across British Columbia. Launched in... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (September 16, 2025) – Today, Creative BC announces 105 grants through the Demo Recording program (the Program), totalling $210,000 distributed to recipients across the... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (September 10, 2025) – Creative BC is proud to announce the launch of the Video Games Early Stage Growth Program (the Program), a new pilot initiative that will provide $300,000 in... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (September 5, 2025) – Today, Creative BC announces $200,000 in funding provided to 20 projects led by emerging and equity-seeking filmmakers in British Columbia. The Equity and... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (August 26, 2025) – Today, Creative BC announced $210,000 in funding to 14 B.C. filmmakers for the development of B.C.-owned and controlled original early-stage investigative... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (July 18, 2025) – Today, Creative BC announces 78 Amplify BC grants through the Live Music program (the Program), totalling $1.8M distributed to recipients across the province for... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (June 16, 2025) – Today, Creative BC announces 17 Amplify BC grants through the Record in BC program (the Program), totalling $293,923.43 distributed to out-of-province and... Read More

Burnaby, B.C. (June 26, 2025) – Knowledge Network has commissioned a short, animated documentary about the life and career of globally-renowned B.C. soccer legend Christine Sinclair. Born and... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (May 12, 2025) – Today, Creative BC announces the 11 projects that will receive production and post production financing for their long form scripted feature length films,... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (May 5, 2025) – Creative BC announces the ten British Columbia motion picture production companies that will receive a total of $500,000 through its Slate Development Program (the... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (April 8, 2025) – Today, Creative BC announces 101 Amplify BC grants through the Career Development program (the Program), totalling $1.2M distributed to recipients across the... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (April 1, 2025) – Today, Creative BC is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024/25 Magazine Travel Support program (the Program). This program provides financial support for... Read More

Toronto and Vancouver, March 25, 2025 — The Canada Media Fund (CMF) and Creative BC announce the first recipients of funding for video game development through a joint $1M investment supporting the... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (March 6, 2025) – Today, Creative BC is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024/25 Market Expansion Fund (the Fund). This Fund provides financial support for B.C. publishers... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (February 20, 2025) – Today, the BC Arts Council and Creative BC are pleased to announce the recipients of their Interactive Fund partnership. This year, the program will... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (February 20, 2025) – Creative BC announced today the 13 filmmakers receiving funding through the Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program (the RIFF Program). With grants of $10,000 to... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (February 12, 2025) – Creative BC announces $250,000 in funding to support 25 projects led by emerging and/or equity-seeking filmmakers in British Columbia. Designed to address... Read More

This news release was issued by the City of Vancouver. For all media inquiries, please contact the City’s official media representatives directly. See original release here.  November 25 2024... Read More

This news release was issued by CARAS/The JUNO Awards. For all media inquiries, please contact official media representatives directly. See original release here.  Last week, the Canadian Academy of... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (September 5, 2024) – Creative BC announces the 12 British Columbia production companies that will receive a total of $600,000 through its Slate Development Program (the Slate... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (September 3, 2024) – Today, Creative BC announces 21 Amplify BC grants through the Business Foundations program (the Program) totalling $209,572 distributed to support growing... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (August 30, 2024) – Today, Creative BC and the Canada Media Fund (CMF) are proud to announce a new program that will invest $1,000,000 in grants of up to $200,000 to support the... Read More

Vancouver, B.C. (August 28, 2024) – Today, Creative BC proudly announces 32 Amplify BC grants through the Music Company program (the Program), totalling $628,933 distributed to recipients... Read More

The Black Screen Office (BSO) has launched the world’s first Anti-Black Racism Policy Framework for Canada’s Cultural Industries. Developed over two years through a national... Read More

The Export-Ready Stream (ERS) of the Creative Export Canada (CEC) program is designed to support export-ready projects through contributions. The program aims to increase export profitability and... Read More

Canadian media has enormous power to drive 2SLGBTQIA+ acceptance and shape social change. But, in order to do so, we need meaningful representation. Many Canadians don’t see themselves reflected on... Read More

The #HerFrameMatters Research Study and Protocol Guideline aim to revolutionize the historical practices of the Canadian screen industries by changing the stereotypical depictions of Black,... Read More

Applications are now open for Women in Music BC’s curated Toronto Industry Showcase. In addition to being showcased, selected applicants will receive travel honorariums, and attend one-on-one... Read More

Through the B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events Fund (BCFFE), the Government of B.C. is providing $15 million in one-time grants to eligible events in response to challenges the sector is facing, such... Read More

Vancouver, BC – The Motion Picture Production Industry Association of British Columbia (MPPIA), Creative BC and the Whistler Film Festival are pleased to congratulate director Sasha Duncan on her... Read More

Whistler Film Festival (WFF) has announced the participants selected for three of its signature talent programs: the MPPIA Short Film Awards, Doc Lab and Power Pitch. These are part of 13 talent... Read More

Work has begun on the new Kootenay Regional Film Sector Study, after being awarded $35,000 in funding by the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior (ETSI-BC) in July 2023. Last year, film-related... Read More

REEL CANADA study reveals two-thirds of Canadian students say that watching Canadian films in class provides them with a sense of Canadian pride Research commissioned by REEL CANADA, a non-profit... Read More

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) wants to hear from you! You’re invited to participate in our newly launched national survey to gather the Canadian audiovisual sector’s views on how the current... Read More

Through the B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events Fund (BCFFE), the Government of B.C. is providing $30 million in one-time grants to eligible events in response to challenges the sector is facing, such... Read More

Vancouver Magazine announced its 22nd annual Power 50 list for 2023. This year’s list recognized the contributions of the creative industries to the city also including Creative BC’s CEO... Read More

Fictionary co-founder and CEO Kristina Stanley has worked in a wide variety of different jobs, from manager of broadband planning at Nortel to the director of employee, safety, and guest services for... Read More

Music BC Artist and Business Travel Grant applications are now open for both domestic and international destinations – including showcase, touring and business travel. 2025/26 application windows... Read More

The Women in Music Canada Honours are designed to celebrate and support Canadian women, innovators, and creators across diverse genres who have achieved exceptional success in their field during the... Read More

Under the Creative Export Strategy, the Department of Canadian Heritage (PCH) is pleased to partner with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) to offer a tailored creative industries business program as part... Read More

On October 14, 2025, Canadian Heritage announced an additional 1-year support to strengthen local and diverse journalism. Consult this news release to learn more. The Special Measures for... Read More

A new name, a new chapter. SoMa Fest arrives on March 20 and 21, 2026, bringing two days of new music, learning, and connection to Vancouver. Artist applications are open NOW! Presented by Music BC,... Read More

Submit to The JUNO Awards to have your music heard by Canadian music industry professionals made up of the CARAS Nominating & Voting Committee, Music Advisory Committees, CARAS Academy Delegates,... Read More

Breaking Down Racial Barriers (BDRB) is proud to announce the launch of F.A.M.E. (Foundations & Acceleration for Management Excellence), a new, free national incubator program designed to... Read More

DigiBC is offering a limited number of exhibitor spots, sponsored by Xsolla, in the Mobile Spotlight at Beta Lounge, part of the Signals Creative Tech Expo. Showcase your project to investors,... Read More

This year, Kabam is focusing on supporting the next generation of talent in the video game industry by highlighting students pursuing art and design. Their goal is to empower students and provide... Read More

Nominations are now open until September 17, 2025 for the 2025 MMF Canada Board of Directors. Self-nominations are welcome from all eligible applicants, including managers and self-managed artists of... Read More

Applications for VIFF SOUNDOFF are now open. SOUNDOFF is a showcasing platform held during the Vancouver International Film Festival’s VIFF AMP program. The platform offers a focus on song... Read More

Developed collaboratively by The Unison Fund, Revilios, and SOCAN, Soundcheck: A Survey on Mental Health in the Canadian Music Industry is the first of its kind in Canada. Open until September 30,... Read More

Baseline (Phase 1) is a research initiative aimed at examining how rural communities and events across Canada address sexual violence in live music settings. Baseline will gather qualitative data by... Read More

The 2025 program will kick off in October 2025 with curated workshops, in-person meetings, and 1:1 mentorship across 1 month. The program will include two in-person weeks in Los Angeles. The... Read More

“Toga da wôhnagabi” (Stories for the future) is a four-week hybrid Indigenous music residency that brings worldviews together from all four corners of Mother Earth. Watched over by Buffalo... Read More

FACTOR’s Juried Sound Recording: Album program provides funding toward the costs of production of an original full-length sound recording. The program also contributes to the marketing and... Read More

Trade and Invest B.C. is pleased to invite all B.C. Gaming Companies to G-STAR 2025, Korea’s largest gaming trade show. G-STAR attracts over 210,000 attendees from around the world, making it an... Read More

ShowHub is a centralized, accessible platform that reconnects audiences with live music in small-to mid-size venues across Vancouver and its surrounding areas. The platform currently features over... Read More

Creative BC is accepting applications for multiple markets happening in 2025 via the Passport to Markets program, which provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers,... Read More

Creative BC is accepting applications for multiple 2025 markets via the Passport to Markets program, which provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, sales... Read More

Gamescom is an annual trade show in Cologne, Germany. It is Europe’s most important trade show for interactive entertainment, and the largest gaming event in the world. Through the Trade... Read More

Juried Sound Recording, a recurring funding program offered by FACTOR, supports the creation, promotion, and distribution of full-length sound recordings by Canadian artists. It offers flexible... Read More

Music BC is partnering with Phillips this year on integrating a stage showcasing new and emerging B.C.-based talent. Phillips Backyard Music Festival is an electrifying music festival held on the... Read More

Women In Music Canada and Music Publishers Canada are undertaking a needs assessment to explore and identify the specific requirements of the music community related to the demands of... Read More