Today, Creative BC launches the second round of the Rogers Indigenous Film Fund (RIFF) Program that will invest $200K into early development projects by Indigenous filmmakers across British Columbia. Part of a $1 million multi-year fund supported by Rogers Group of...
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First Recipients of Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program Announced by Creative BC
Download PDF VANCOUVER, BC | May 31, 2023 – Creative BC is pleased to name 11 grant recipients in the first round of early project development funding under the $1 million Rogers Indigenous Film Fund (RIFF) Program. This round of funding represents a $200,000...
Amplify BC delivers $600,000 to support music companies in British Columbia
Vancouver, BC (May 25, 2023) - Today, Creative BC proudly announces 34 provincial Amplify BC grants through the Music Company program (the Program) totalling $600,000 distributed to recipients across the province. The Program supports business development for a wide...
REEL Earth Day Challenge 2023 Raises $100,000 for Regional Parks
The 3rd annual REEL Earth Day Challenge wrapped up its fundraising events this Friday, with an amazing $100,000 raised for Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation. The event funds unique regional park projects, including a new initiative to provide in-park programs...
Historic investment promotes stability, jobs for B.C.’s creative sector
The Province is providing a historic contribution of $42 million to support people and businesses working in motion picture, music, publishing and interactive digital media industries in British Columbia.
Help on the way for local book, magazine publishers
To help B.C.’s book and magazine publishers address immediate challenges and give the broader publishing industry the support it needs to thrive in the future, the Province is providing $600,000 over the next three years. “In honour of BC Book Day, we celebrate our...
Eleven Publishers Receive Export Support from Creative BC
Vancouver, B.C. (April 14, 2023) – Today, Creative BC is pleased to announce the recipients of the FY2022/23 Market Expansion Fund (the Fund). This program provides financial support for B.C. publishers to attend select fairs, conferences, and events for the purpose...
Recipients of IP BC Pilot Program Announced by Creative BC and CMPA-BC
Vancouver, B.C. (April 13, 2023) – Today, Creative BC and the Canadian Media Producers Association, BC Producers Branch (CMPA-BC) are proud to announce 18 recipients of a new pilot initiative funding B.C. producers to option pre-existing intellectual property (IP)....
Music Venues, Festivals, Businesses, and Artists Receive $3.4M from Creative BC via Four Amplify BC Programs
Vancouver, BC (April 12, 2023) - Today, Creative BC proudly announces 223 provincial grants through four Amplify BC programs totalling $3.4M distributed to recipients across B.C.’s music industry. The four programs by which recipients received funding are part of the...
14 B.C. recipients to initiate interactive digital media projects through Creative BC and BC Arts Council Interactive Fund
Image: GIOTTO, Ahead.IO Labs Vancouver, B.C. (January 23, 2023) - Today, the BC Arts Council and Creative BC are pleased to announce the recipients of their Interactive Fund partnership. This year, the annual program will support 14 B.C. recipients with...
Creative BC and CMPA-BC Launch New IP Optioning Pilot Program for Production Companies based in British Columbia
Vancouver, December 14, 2022 – Today, Creative BC and the Canadian Media Producers Association, BC Producers Branch (CMPA-BC) are proud to open a new pilot initiative that will deliver $200K in grants of up to $25K for the optioning of pre-existing intellectual...
Documentary and Factual Development Fund Recipients Announced by Creative BC
Vancouver, B.C. (September 22, 2022) – Creative BC is pleased to name 15 grant recipients in the latest round of funding for the Documentary and Factual Development Fund, supported by Rogers Group of Funds. Each recipient will receive up to $20,000 for the development...
B.C. production companies get support for slate development
Vancouver, June 15, 2022 | Creative BC and the Canadian Media Producers Association, BC Branch (CMPA-BC) are proud to announce the six B.C. businesses receiving a total of $270,000 through Creative BC’s Slate Development Program (the Slate Program). The Slate...
Province of BC supports the recovery of B.C.’s music sector with a $2.5 million boost to the Amplify BC program
Province bolsters support for live music events Province of British Columbia NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2022TACS0031-000746 May 18, 2022 Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport VICTORIA – The Province is supporting the recovery of B.C.’s live music sector...
New Motion Picture Skills Training Supports Employment and Crew Development in British Columbia
March 8, 2022 (Vancouver, BC): Vancouver Island North Film Commission (INFilm) and North Island College (NIC), with funding provided by the provincial government’s Community Workforce Response Grant (CWRG), have launched specialized training programs targeted to...
Creative BC announces $820K to recipients of Production Program
B.C. producers and directors funded to make feature length and documentary films
The Rogers Group of Funds + Creative BC announce the first recipients of the Documentary and Factual Development Fund
First recipients of new Rogers Group of Funds + Creative BC Documentary and Factual Development Fund announced
First recipients of new Access 2020 program announced by Canada Media Fund, Canadian Media Producers Association-BC Producers Branch and Creative BC
Access 2020 is delivering B.C.-based producers up to $30,000 for the early-stage development of children’s, youth and scripted drama projects for television.
Bringing B.C. music to people while we all stay safe at home
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The CBC + Creative BC Digital Production Fund provides $300K funding to six B.C.-based digital productions
Emerging creators’ original content to be produced then showcased on national broadcaster’s extensive digital platforms