Self-employed or gig workers, for example, can apply for a benefit of up to $400 a week for up to 26 weeks if they have stopped working or had reduced incomes due to COVID-19.
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Read our August Spotlight on BC Newsletter
In this issue: • NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Passport to Markets: Virtual Edition, Market Expansion Fund, Music Company Development • Meet the first recipients of Access 2020, a partnership with Canada Media Fund and Canada Media Producers...
Market Expansion Fund replaces the Passport to Markets program for book publishers
Apply now for the Market Expansion Fund supporting BC book publishers is now open for applications
NOTICE: Beware, fraudulent phone calls, email notices re: COVID-19 self-isolation/quarantine
SUMMARY: Appearing to be from Government of Canada, emails and phone calls suggest FALSELY that 14-day self-isolation does not apply. The 14-day quarantine for travelers is in effect for Canada and British Columbia; self-isolation applies for 14 days when anyone has COVID-19-like symptoms and/or has possibly been exposed to carriers of the virus. Err on the side of caution…
Dr. Bonnie’s Good Times Guide
Good times have been linked to community outbreaks of COVID-19 in BC. People in their 20s to 40s have spread the virus to friends, families, and strangers at house parties, bars, restaurants, and more. Let’s help stop the spread.
Indigenous Screen Office Announces $2M for COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funding to support Indigenous-led production companies impacted by the pandemic
$2 million in COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funding to support Indigenous-led production companies, program to be distributed on a first-come-first-serve
Creative BC offers free grant writing support for BC Magazine Publishers and Editors
Access assistance as you apply to the Special Measures for Journalism Fund
BC’s Motion Picture Production Industry: The Road Ahead in 2020
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020, 2 – 3PM on Zoom and Facebook Live
Spotlight on BC July 2020 Newsletter
Read Creative BC’s July 2020 issue of Spotlight 2020
Creative BC now distributes funds via online E-Banking
It’s official! Creative BC now distributes all grants, funds and payments via online E-Banking
SoundON Brings British Columbians Together to Show Resilience and Celebrate the Power of Live Music
SoundON is a province-wide campaign and resilience fund to help bring British Columbia’s music community back together and provide desperately needed support to those connected to the sector – artists, presenters, production staff and venues.
B.C. Opens Officially for Safe Restart to all Production Activity
Phase 3 of B.C.’s Restart Plan begins today; Safety Guidelines published by industry for industry
RESPONSIBILITY, COMPLIANCE AND A CAREFUL RESTART
WorkSafeBC publishes Health & Safety Protocols for motion picture industry careful restart.
Motion Picture Industry Panel Session
Watch the June 3rd, 2020 livestream
NEWS RELEASE: Amplify BC fund for music industry renewed
Read the Province of British Columbia’s media release here
Government of BC COVID-19 – Population Health Survey
Creative BC invites the creative industries to participate and share this important survey widely – deadline May 31st, 2020.
CMF opens applications to COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund
Applications are now open for Canada Media Fund’s COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: THE ARTS+ | Interactive Exhibition Opportunity at Frankfurter Buchmesse
Telefilm Canada in collaboration with Canadian Heritage is pleased to announce that Canada has been selected as the country of honour at The Frankfurter Buchmesse (Germany)- an international trading venue for content of all kinds, where leaders from global publishing...
B.C. Studios Nominated for the 2021 Canadian Game Awards
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May 2020 Newsletter for the creative industries