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 systemic barriers in the motion picture industry, the Equity and Emerging...
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Apply for the 2025 Signals XR Lab – Deadline March 3
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 is to foster the growth of the XR sector by offering mentorship,...
Call for Entries: 2025 City of Vancouver Book Award
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 diversity, history and unique character. This year, the winning contributor...
British Columbia at Berlinale 2025
As one of the largest public film festivals in the world, Berlinale is a unique venue for artistic exploration and entertainment, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe each year. Running from February 13 to 23 in Berlin, this eleven-day event...
Creative BC Co-Chair and CEO were Featured on Vancouver Magazine’s 2025 Power 50 List
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, and activism. This year’s list highlights the contributions of the...
Celebrate Black History Month 2025 with B.C.’s Creative Industries
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 opportunity to recognize the achievements of Black creatives,...
Canadian Live Music Association: Hear and Now: Impacts of the Live Music Industry in Canada
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 economic power and potential of Canada’s live music industry” commissioned by...
AFCI 2025 Board of Directors, Board Leadership and Advisory Board Changes Announced
See the original release from the Association of Film Commissioners International here. The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) has announced the names of its 2025 Board of Director members. A geographically diverse group of 16 candidates ran for...
Fleet of 10 new electric trucks arrive in B.C.
As film productions make the transition to electric vehicles, the arrival of 10 new electric trucks in British Columbia marks an exciting step forward. Available for rent starting February 2025 through Velocity Truck Rental and Leasing (VTRL), these trucks are...
Reel Green™ Welcomes Green Spark Group to the Advisory Committee
We are pleased to announce that Green Spark Group has joined the Reel Green™ Advisory Committee. An exciting start to 2025, Green Spark Group is a sustainability consulting firm that has been working to help drive sustainable production in the entertainment industry...
Apply for the Canadian Creative Accelerator’s Latin Music Program by February 8, 2025
The Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles, and the Embassies in Bogota and Mexico, are launching the second iteration of the CCA Latin Music Program. This program cohort will consist of approximately three weeks of programming spread over three months, beginning...
2025 Call for MUTEK Proposals: apply by January 31, 2025
Submissions for the 2025 MUTEK Festival are now open to artists and creators residing anywhere in Canada. The 26th edition of the Festival will be held in Montreal, QC, from August 20 – 24, 2025. Unpublished live musical performances with an electronic focus and...
British Columbia at Kidscreen Summit 2025
The Kidscreen Summit 2025 returns for its second year in San Diego from February 9-12, uniting professionals in kids' content for targeted pitching and networking opportunities. The conference program also delivers high-level insights into the business of kids'...
Sundar Prize Film Festival Launches Mentorship Program to Empower B.C. Filmmakers
The Sundar Prize Film Festival launches the first intake of mentees and mentors for the Filmmaker Mentorship Program, designed to elevate diverse voices in B.C.’s creative industry. Funded by Creative BC, the program provides mentees with one-on-one mentorship,...
Creative BC announces updates to the Board of Directors and welcomes Farnaz Riahi as a new member
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 instrumental in supporting and strengthening Creative BC’s governance and its...
B.C. Delegates Strengthen International Ties at the 25th Annual Asia TV Forum (ATF)
The 25th annual Asia TV Forum (ATF), held in Singapore from December 3–6, 2024, served as a pivotal event in one of the world’s largest co-production and entertainment content markets. Bringing together industry professionals from across the globe, ATF provides a...
In Memoriam of Tracey Friesen, Managing Vice President of the CMPA – BC Branch
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 Friesen. Tracey was an irreplaceable figure in British Columbia’s motion...
Record Attendance at the Reel Green™ Clean Energy Battery Workshop Ignites Industry Excitement for 2025
Held at Bridge Studios this December, the workshop welcomed 67 participants eager to explore the latest green technologies. Attendees were treated to live demonstrations from operators showcasing cutting-edge electric batteries in action. Experts Rich Holden and Mitch...
New 180 kW DCFC Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Burnaby
Charging electric vehicles in Burnaby just got easier with the installation of a new 180 kW direct current fast charging station at Dominion Chevron, 3030 Boundary Road. This latest high-speed charging option is conveniently located just a five-minute drive from...
2024-2026 Reel Green™ Strategic Plan: A Continued Commitment to Transforming the Industry
The Reel Green™ Lead and Advisory Committee have updated the goals and objectives outlined in the 2021-2024 Strategic Plan into 2024-2026. The Reel Green™ Lead will provide quarterly updates on the progress of the 2024-2026 Strategic Plan to the Advisory Committee and...