From July 7 to 13, British Columbia is heading to Ireland for Dublin programming and Galway Film Fleadh, supported by Creative BC, the Canadian Media Producers Association BC Producers Branch, and The Whistler Film Festival Society.
Founded in 1989, the Galway Film Fleadh showcases bold new films and unites filmmakers and audiences worldwide in a shared passion for film. The delegation will take part in panels and info sessions covering topics such as Canadian financing ideas, the Canada-Ireland audiovisual co-production treaty, and more. They will also engage in B2B meetings, studio visits, and networking to explore new collaboration and pitching opportunities.
Delegates from British Columbia
Producers Lab International: The Emerald Lens Delegation
Michael Osbourne – SJO Productions
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 agents, and book publishers. These creative media professionals are able to access key international markets, conferences, co-production, and co-financing events. Creative BC’s support offsets a portion of travel, accommodation, and registration expenses.
Frontières International Co-Production Market
Montreal, Canada
Market Dates: July 23 – July 26, 2025
Open for applications: June 19, 2025
Application deadline: July 2, 2025
Gamescom
Cologne, Germany
Market Dates: August 20-24, 2025
Open for applications: June 19, 2025
Application deadline: July 2, 2025
PLAY NYC
New York, USA
Market Dates: August 21-24, 2025
Open for applications: June 19, 2025
Application deadline: July 2, 2025
FAME Week Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
Market Dates: September 1-6, 2025
Open for applications: June 19, 2025
Application deadline: July 2, 2025
Content Canada
Toronto, Canada
Market Dates: September 3, 2025
Open for applications: June 19, 2025
Application deadline: July 2, 2025
International Financing Forum
Toronto, Canada
Market Dates: September 7-8, 2025
Open for applications: June 19, 2025
Application deadline: July 2, 2025
View eligibility and apply here.
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 Commissioner Service (TCS), Canada has had a strong presence at Gamescom in recent years. More than 80 Canadian companies and organizations have participated, representing eight provinces.
The Canada Pavilion is a shared lounge and meeting space for Canadian companies to:
- network
- meet with buyers and contacts
- connect with partners at Gamescom
All Canadian companies and groups attending can use the Canada Pavilion. It serves as a venue for networking receptions hosted by our partners.
Details
Event Type: Trade Show
Date: August 20 to 24, 2025
Location: Cologne, Germany
Venue: Cologne Event Hall
Industry(ies): Creative industries
Registration deadline: August 01, 2025
Time commitment: 4 days
Who should apply: Canadian companies, associations, organizations, and individuals in the video game industry, or related industries
The TCS in Berlin will create an online company directory of the participating Canadian companies through MeetToMatch. This directory will show the products and services of the Canadian delegation, giving participants greater visibility.
Learn more and apply now
From June 8 to 11, 13 delegates from B.C. will attend BANFF World Media Festival 2025 in Alberta supported by the Passports to Markets program. The program provides travel support to B.C.-based creative media professionals, helping them access key international markets, conferences, co-production, and co-financing events. Creative BC’s support offsets a portion of travel, accommodation, and registration expenses.
The 46th edition of BANFF World Media Festival offers a unique space where partnerships are forged, and new films and series are pitched, developed, and greenlit across scripted, unscripted, and kids content. Each year, the festival brings together industry professionals from over 50 countries, establishing itself as an unparalleled international marketplace.
Delegates from British Columbia
Wapanatahk Media Inc. – Shirley McLean
Curious Features Inc. – Judith Pyke
Young Fellows Pictures – Olivia Fellows
Free Form Productions – Andrea Fehsenfeld
Less Bland Productions Inc. – Leslie Bland
Unity Pictures Group – Ron French
Dlite Pictures Entertainment Inc. – Ambrose Okundaye
Krista Gruen
John Alexander Cook Peralta
Latif Ullah
Reign Films Inc. – Magali Gillon-Krizaj
Kate Green Productions Inc. – Kate Green
New Diamond Film Inc. – Milton Ng
Discover #BCFilm
• 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.
From June 10 to 13, Flying Kraken Creative Studios’ Rose-Ann Tisserand will attend Annecy International Animation Film Market 2025 in France through the Passports to Markets program. The program provides travel support to B.C.-based creative media professionals, helping them access key international markets, conferences, co-production, and co-financing events. Creative BC’s support offsets a portion of travel, accommodation, and registration expenses.
The festival offers audiences the opportunity to discover the latest masterpieces in animated filmmaking through its official selection, while also inviting them to dive into the creative process with exclusive work-in-progress sessions and in-depth conversations with industry professionals. Also, the festival provides filmmakers with a dynamic platform to explore emerging trends, connect with industry professionals, and forge new partnerships in an environment that champions dialogue, collaboration, and creative exchange.
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.
From June 23-26, five delegates from B.C. will attend Sunnyside of the Doc 2025 in La Rochelle through the Passports to Markets program. The program provides travel support to B.C.-based creative media professionals, helping them access key international markets, conferences, co-production, and co-financing events. Creative BC’s support offsets a portion of travel, accommodation, and registration expenses.
As an international marketplace and community dedicated to both linear and non-linear documentaries, the 36th edition of the Sunnyside of the Doc serves as a global platform for showcasing distinctive and impactful documentary projects, supporting them in securing international co-production partners and funding opportunities.
Delegates from British Columbia
Barbara Hager Creative Ltd. – Barbara Hager
Wavelength Entertainment – Jeff Stecyk
Real People Real Stories Inc. – Priyanka Desai
Blue Plate Productions – Alan Goldman
Canazwest Pictures Inc. – Patricia Sims
Discover #BCFilm
• 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.
From May 14 – 17, three B.C. artists — NADUH, Sam Tudor and The Jins — will attend The Great Escape Festival in Brighton, U.K. through Music BC‘s Live Music Trade Initiatives supported by Creative BC. These initiatives support the growth of business opportunities for B.C. artists and music industry professionals through a range of domestic and international trade missions and showcase events.
As the festival for new music, The Great Escape showcases 450 emerging artists from around the world in more than 30 venues throughout Brighton, including a pop-up festival site on Brighton Beach. It is widely regarded as a prime destination for discovering new talent in an intimate setting — before artists go on to perform on major festival stages.
About B.C.’s Music + Sound Recording Industry
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.
Learn more.
Land Acknowledgement
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.
This delegation is supported by Music BC
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 film industry, and honouring the year’s best films. The program provides travel support to B.C.-based creative media professionals, helping them access key international markets, conferences, co-production, and co-financing events. Creative BC’s support offsets a portion of travel, accommodation, and registration expenses.
Delegates from British Columbia
Attending via Creative BC’s Passport to Markets
Christine Haebler from Terminal City Pictures Inc.
Yael Carnet from Studio Marginal Films Inc.
Christian Bruyere from Mystique Films Ltd.
Alexander Lasheras from Soler Pictures Inc.
Trish Dolman from Screen Siren Pictures Inc.
Tina T. Pehme from Honalee Productions (Sepia Films)
Vince Damato from Darkside Releasing
Graem Luis from BPC Entertainment Inc.
Alex Soldatov from Mowa Productions Inc.
Emily Alden from Pitchblack Pictures Inc
Presence from British Columbia
With a diverse film market featuring numerous screenings, 600 exhibitors across Cannes, 250 industry events, and more than 20 tailored industry programs, the Marché du Film will showcase exceptional B.C. productions, including documentaries featured as part of the Canada Showcase in Cannes Docs on May 16.
Also, powered by Telefilm Canada, Canada: Not Short on Talent 2025 will screen B.C. shorts at the festival, offering fresh and captivating stories from rising Canadian filmmakers.
On May 16, at the Canada Pavilion, there will be a panel titled “Canada: Partner of Choice – Maximizing Coproduction Opportunities,” featuring Creative BC’s CEO, Prem Gill, as a panelist.
Then on May 19, Prem Gill will moderate the panel “International Sustainability Initiatives & Benefits for Copros,” highlighting sustainability efforts across different territories, along with the benefits and opportunities for co-productions.
Also on May 19, Creative BC CEO Prem Gill and BC Film Commissioner Marnie Gee will represent the BC Film Commission at Creative BC at the 2025 Global Production Awards, which is shortlisted for Film Commission of the Year.
Additionally, supported by the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO), B.C. producer Rylan Friday from Terror Fox Productions will attend the Producers Network Official Breakfast on May 15.
Films from British Columbia
Canada Showcase in Cannes Docs | Docs-in-Progress
Discover #BCFilm
• 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.
From April 24 through May 4, four B.C. creators will attend Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival (Hot Docs), the largest North American documentary festival, conference, and market —with support from Creative BC’s Passport to Markets program. The program provides travel support to B.C.-based creative media professionals, helping them access key international markets, conferences, co-production, and co-financing events. Creative BC’s support offsets a portion of travel, accommodation, and registration expenses.
Each year, Hot Docs presents over 200 cutting-edge films from around the world, with B.C. productions among those featured this year. The festival celebrates the art of documentary filmmaking through its exceptional showcases and by creating production opportunities for documentary filmmakers.
Delegates from British Columbia
Films from British Columbia
This year, four motion picture professionals from British Columbia attended the 2025 Black Screen Office Symposium 2025 with support from Creative BC’s Domestic Industry Initiatives. These initiatives aim to support initiatives that foster and encourage industry development by investing in activities that develop and innovate B.C.’s creative ecosystem such as education and training initiatives, research that measures jobs and opportunity, and industry conferences.
Held on April 1, the symposium featured inspiring keynotes and interviews, hands-on workshops and roundtables, dynamic performances and parties, as well as impactful networking opportunities.
his program supports initiatives that foster and encourage industry development by investing in activities that develop and innovate B.C.’s creative ecosystem such as education and training initiatives, research that measures jobs and opportunity, and industry conferences.
Delegates from British Columbia
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 through coproduction.
MATCH fosters studio development through three key pillars centred around coproduction: education, collaboration, and project support. Participants gain access to expert workshops, funding opportunities, and exposure to European talent, which can significantly boost their project’s potential.
Interested studios can access the video here to join the informational webinar and discover how MATCH can support their goals and help bring their projects to life.
Submit your application by August 15 through the official website.
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 expand the international reach of Canada’s creative industries.
To learn more about the program, you can attend a free webinar on March 27, 2025, at 10:30am PT. Simply register by sending an email to creativeexportcanada-exportationcreativecanada@pch.gc.ca.
The application deadline is April 23, 2025. Learn more on the official website.
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 agents, and book publishers. These creative media professionals are able to access key international markets, conferences, co-production, and co-financing events. Creative BC’s support offsets a portion of travel, accommodation, and registration expenses.
Hot Docs (Deal Maker + Works-in-Progress)
Toronto, Canada
Market Dates: April 24 – May 4, 2025
Open for applications: March 5, 2025
Application deadline: March 19, 2025
Marché du Film
Cannes, France
Market Dates: May 13 – May 21, 2025
Open for applications: March 5, 2025
Application deadline: March 19, 2025
Banff World Media Festival
Banff, Canada
Market Dates: June 8 – June 11, 2025
Open for applications: March 5, 2025
Application deadline: March 19, 2025
Annecy International Animation Film Market (MIFA)
Annecy, France
Market Dates: June 8 – June 14, 2025
Open for applications: March 5, 2025
Application deadline: March 19, 2025
Sunnyside of the Doc
La Rochelle, France
Market Dates: June 23 – June 26, 2025
Open for applications: March 5, 2025
Application deadline: March 19, 2025
View eligibility and apply here
This year, three producers from British Columbia will attend CPH:DOX 2025—the Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival, one of the world’s largest documentary festivals—with support from Creative BC’s Passport to Markets program. The program provides travel support to B.C.-based creative media professionals, helping them access key international markets, conferences, co-production, and co-financing events. Creative BC’s support offsets a portion of travel, accommodation, and registration expenses.
From March 19 to 30, CPH:DOX will introduce a new thematic section focused on human rights. With the theme “Right Here, Right Now” the festival explores critical questions about human, civil, and state rights in a rapidly changing world.
This year’s festival features more than 200 new films from around the world, including a record-breaking 94 world premieres, 23 international premieres, and 8 European premieres.
Delegates from British Columbia
Returning from March 17 – 20, the Hong Kong International Film + TV Market (FILMART) will showcase a wide range of the latest film, TV and animation works as well as cutting-edge technologies in film production. This year, B.C. delegate Ronald Lee from Next Move Studios will attend FILMART with support from Creative BC’s Passport to Markets program.
The program provides travel support to B.C.-based creative media professionals to access key international markets, conferences, and co-production and co-financing events. Creative BC’s support offsets a portion of travel, accommodation and registration expenses. Also, the program is designed to assist producers in exploring co-production partnerships and developing relationships with broadcasters, distributors, and financiers.
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
at the BreakOut West Showcase on March 13
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.
Learn more.
Land Acknowledgement
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.
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 accompanies filmmakers from all disciplines on their path to the spotlight and supports their careers, projects, dreams, and visions.
This year, three B.C. productions, whose filmmakers have received funding support from Creative BC, will be featured in the screenings.
CAN I GET A WITNESS?
Producers: Ann Marie Fleming, Ruth Vincent, Raymond Massey
MONGRELS
Producers: Nach Dudsdeemaytha, Hodu Mob Films Inc.
Director: Jerome Yoo
SWEET SUMMER POW WOW
Producers: Leslie D. Bland, Harold C. Joe
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’ entertainment, featuring industry leaders who are driving trends and change, while offering opportunities to engage in critical dialogue and be inspired by new ideas and innovative strategies.
This year, Paddy Gillen from Big Bad Boo Studios, Kimberly Persona from Balloon House Media, and Cathryn Atkinson from British Columbia will attend the Kidscreen Summit with support from Creative BC’s Passport to Markets program. The program provides travel support to B.C.-based creative media professionals to access key international markets, conferences, and co-production and co-financing events. Creative BC’s support offsets a portion of travel, accommodation and registration expenses.
The Passport to Markets program is designed to assist producers in exploring co-production partnerships and developing relationships with broadcasters, distributors, and financiers. Learn more here.
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 dynamic platform for collaboration, networking, and the exchange of ideas, all with the aim of shaping the next generation of Asian content.
Racial Equity Screen Office (RESO) Leads B.C. Delegation at ATF 2024
A highlight of ATF 2024 was the Racial Equity Screen Office (RESO) leading a successful delegation from British Columbia, which included B.C.-based producers Osric Chau and Renuka Singh. Supported by Telefilm Canada, Canada Media Fund (CMF), Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA), and Creative BC, the delegation engaged in impactful networking and showcased co-production-ready projects for the Indo-Pacific region.
This initiative also strengthened B.C.’s creative footprint in Asia, fostered new opportunities for international co-productions in the region, and heightened the visibility of B.C.’s screen industry and talent in the Indo-Pacific region.
B.C. Builds Global Connections: High-Level Talks with Key Industry Players in Indo-Pacific Region
The B.C. delegates engaged in high-level meetings with Robert Wong (Vice President, Creative BC) and key agencies across the Indo-Pacific region. These discussions were an essential part of B.C.’s ongoing efforts to strengthen international co-productions and build lasting relationships with prominent industry leaders. Notable meetings included representatives from:
The delegation also hosted a pan-Canadian kickoff reception, Canada @ ATF, in collaboration with the High Commission of Canada in Singapore, to further foster international partnerships and facilitate cultural exchange.
Looking Ahead to ATF 2025
ATF 2025 will kick off with the ATF Leaders Dialogue on December 2, 2025, followed by the Market and Conference from December 3–5, 2025. Don’t miss out on being a part of the future of entertainment in Asia—mark your calendars and get ready to participate in ATF 2025!
For more details, visit the official ATF website.
Pictured in the header are B.C. delegates Renuka Singh (far left) and Osric Chau (second from left) at ATF 2024.
This year, domestic producers from British Columbia will be attending Content London, the world’s leading development market and conference with the support of Creative BC’s Passport to Markets program. The program provides travel support to B.C.-based professionals of creative media to access key international markets, conferences, co-production, and co-financing events. Creative BC’s support offsets a portion of travel, accommodation, and registration expenses.
Taking place over three days between December 2-5, bringing together more than 3000 leading content executives from all over the world like Disney, ITV, Sony Pictures, BBC, Sky, and much more. This marketplace in conference focuses on creating fresh partnerships around the most progressive ideas and initiatives. It takes place across five venues, with a development marketplace, conference, screenings, speed networking, and more.
Delegates from British Columbia
Emily Alden, Pitchblack Pictures
Steven Thibeault, Screen Siren Pictures
Stephen Hegyes, Reality Distortion Field
Amy Trefry, Interwoven Films Inc.
Etsesalam (Mimi) Dejene
Passport to Markets program is intended to assist producers explore co-production partnerships and develop relationships with broadcasters, distributors, and financiers. Learn more here.
Co-Produce with British Columbia
• 200+ producers
• 60+ Audiovisual Co-Production Treaties and MOUs
• Up to 35% Competitive, Dependable, Tax Credits
Discover #BCFilm
• 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 unceded ancestral territories of over 200 distinct First Nations and 34 language and cultural groups upon whose homelands British Columbia’s creative industries work and live. 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.
Music BC will once again host Come Together, Canada’s coast-to-coast artist and industry reception for artists ready to break into Canada’s largest music market, from November 25 to 26 in Toronto. This year, B.C. will have two artists present at Come Together: The Bankes Brothers and Nikkaela.
Come Together is an initiative presented by Canada’s Music Industry Associations and SODEC working together to present two days of industry showcases, networking, education and meetings for emerging Canadian artists. This event has goals beyond showcasing with a push towards industry connections, team building and business strategies for both artists and businesses.
Creative BC is proud to be among the supporters making this trade mission possible including Alberta Music, Music BC, SaskMusic, Manitoba Music, Musique NB, Music Nova Scotia, Music Ontario, and SODEC, Quebec. RSVP to first night and second night now.
Discover B.C.’s Music + Sound Recording Industry
• Creative BC Industry Insights and Supports
• Funding Programs
• Music BC
Music + Sound Recording Stats in B.C.
• $341M Total GDP in B.C.
• 13,325 People Incl. Freelancers
• 150+ Music Festivals
• 100+ Recording Studios
• 116 Record Labels
• 130+ Music Venues + Rehearsal Spaces
Land Acknowledgement
Our music and sound recording industry gratefully acknowledges the lands, languages and cultures of over 200 distinct First Nations and 34 language and cultural groups upon whose homelands British Columbia’s creative industries work and live. Visit native-land.ca to learn about your home on native land.
Canada House returns to Hamburg and Berlin, Germany this September for the 2024 edition of the Reeperbahn Festival and Conference. This year, Canada will take over Uwe (formerly Kukuun) once again for two full days of showcases on Thursday, September 19, and Friday, September 20 starting midday and running right through until midnight. B.C. will have two artists present at Canada House: Jesse Roper of Victoria, BC and Hotel Mira of Vancouver, BC.
Canadian companies attending Reeperbahn will have the opportunity to partake in two days of pre-events in Berlin on Monday, Sept 16 and Tuesday, Sept 17. On the Monday, CIMA has partnered with the Embassy of Canada to Germany in Berlin and MMF Canada, to present an afternoon of business events. On Tuesday, Canadian delegates are invited to participate in the Berlin Experience, a full day of business events organized by the Reeperbahn team. In Hamburg, Canadian companies will get the chance to participate in a Meet the Canadians matchmaking session, in conjunction with Reeperbahn, with German industry.
Creative BC is proud to be among the supporters making this trade mission possible including CIMA, Alberta Music, Manitoba Music, M for Montreal, Music BC, MusicOntario/Ontario Creates, Music New Brunswick, Music PEI, Paper Bag Records, SaskMusic, Quebec Creates/SODEC, and funders Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR), the Government of Canada (through the Canada Music Fund), Ontario Creates, the Embassy of Canada to Germany in Berlin, the Radio Starmaker Fund, and Stingray Music. Learn more here.
Discover B.C.’s Music + Sound Recording Industry
• Creative BC Industry Insights and Supports
• Funding Programs
• Music BC
Music + Sound Recording Stats in B.C.
• $341M Total GDP in B.C.
• 13,325 People Incl. Freelancers
• 150+ Music Festivals
• 100+ Recording Studios
• 116 Record Labels
• 130+ Music Venues + Rehearsal Spaces
Land Acknowledgement
Our music and sound recording industry gratefully acknowledges the lands, languages and cultures of over 200 distinct First Nations and 34 language and cultural groups upon whose homelands British Columbia’s creative industries work and live. Visit native-land.ca to learn about your home on native land.
Promoted jointly by Italian Association of Film, Audiovisual and Digital Industries and Italian Audiovisual Producers Association,
MIA-Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo, returns to Rome from October 14 to October 18, 2024 with its tenth edition. This event brings together the international professionals in the audiovisual industry for business development and networking opportunities. This year, British Columbia’s Pat Ferns from
Ferns Productions will be attending with the support of Creative BC’s Passport to Markets program. It provides travel support to B.C.-based professionals of creative media to access key international markets, conferences, co-production and co-financing events. Creative BC’s support offsets a portion of travel, accommodation and registration expenses.
MIA-Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo drew in 2,600 participants from 66 countries last year. The event featured over 80 panels and events, 5 content showcases, 4 pitching forums, and over 60 market screenings and film presentations.
Passport to Markets program is intended to assist producers explore co-production partnerships and develop relationships with broadcasters, distributors and financiers. Learn more
here.
FAME Week Africa is an essential destination for African and global creative professionals and features content sessions, music showcases, film screenings, exhibitions and a variety of networking opportunities. Conferences and festivals will celebrate the convergence of the technology, film, television, animation, and music industries. This year, British Columbia’s Sean O’Reilly from
Arcana Studio and Vincente Kabo Baker from
Morafe Pictures will be attending with the support of Creative BC’s Passport to Markets program. It provides travel support to B.C.-based professionals of creative media to access key international markets, conferences, co-production and co-financing events. Creative BC’s support offsets a portion of travel, accommodation and registration expenses.
From September 1 to September 7, 2024, FAME Week Africa is held in Cape Town and the content sessions this year are themed as “Taking Back The Narrative”. Over 160 speakers are going to deliver more than 70 sessions to inspire the participants’ business and creativity.
Passport to Markets program is intended to assist producers explore co-production partnerships and develop relationships with broadcasters, distributors and financiers. Learn more here.
Discover #BCFilm
• 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
• $3.3B est. total B.C. production spend
• 99,682 est. people including freelancers
• 2.5Mft² stage and studio space
• 200+ producers
• 150+ expert industry supply companies
• 130+ animation, VFX, post production companies
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.
