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 screen. When they do, it’s often through stories that focus on...
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Reelworld #HerFrameMatters Research Study and Protocol Guideline
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, Indigenous and Women of Colour in Canadian screen content; improving the...
Apply for Women in Music BC’s Toronto Industry Showcase in June 2024
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 meetings with industry delegates. Applicants must consider BC their...
The Province Continues Support for Fairs, Festivals & Events
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 as reduced revenue and sponsorships, and rising costs of equipment and services.
Whistler Film Festival Announces 2023 MPPIA Pitch Competition Award Winner
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 winning pitch for short film project easybake. This year’s jury,...
Whistler Film Festival Announces Participants for MPPIA Short Film Awards and Power Pitch 2023
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 programs WFF is offering this year to provide creative and business...
New Kootenay Regional Film Sector Study to Explore Attracting Film Production, Establishing Local Film Studio Spaces and Sector Development
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 production spending was $3.62 billion in British Columbia, but the...
Study: In a Divided World, Canadian Film Has the Power to Unite
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 organization dedicated to presenting Canadian films in schools (in...
CANCONDEF Industry Survey
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 definition of Canadian content should evolve following the passage of Bill...
The Province is providing $30 million to support B.C.-based fairs, festivals, and events
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 as loss of staffing and volunteers, supply-chain issues, and a...
Creative BC CEO Prem Gill Included on Vancouver Magazine’s 2023 Power 50 List
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 Prem Gill; Loc Dao, Executive Director of DIGIBC; Eastside Studios operators...
Nortel alum-turned mystery novelist combines her tech and writing background with Fictionary
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 an Eastern British Columbia ski resort, to author of mystery novels....