During the Documentary Film Festival, taking place from May 1 – 11, a special masterclass with award-winning filmmaker Baljit Sangra will explore the power of documentary film to reclaim overlooked histories and amplify underrepresented voices. As a filmmaker deeply...

ShowCanada, the annual film industry conference produced by the Movie Theatre Association of Canada (MTAC), is heading to Victoria from May 27–29. The event brings together professionals from across Canada and the U.S. to celebrate the magic of movie-going. Attendees...

The Bleeding Tree International Film Festival returns to Creston Valley from May 2–4, bringing together filmmakers, students, and cinema lovers for a celebration of alternative filmmaking. Alongside screenings of some of the finest dark drama films in the world,...

Presented by The Documentary Media Society, a Vancouver-based non-profit and charitable society devoted to presenting independent and innovative documentaries to Vancouver audiences, the 24th annual DOXA Documentary Film Festival is taking place between May 1-11,...

Vancouver Scripted Summit is an invitation-only event that brings together B.C. screenwriters, producers and industry leaders with executives and buyers from across North America for a day of meetings, panels, and networking, all centred on Canadian scripted content....

Returning this year for its 10th anniversary, Run N Gun is a 48-hour short-film competition that invites B.C. filmmakers to showcase their creativity and talent. Almost 900 films have been created through Run N Gun, highlighting its significant impact on B.C.'s motion...

From April 10 to 13, the Sundar Prize Film Festival returns for its second year in Surrey. This year’s theme is Life in Motion: Journeys of Growth and Discovery. Many of this year’s films explore themes of identity, belonging, and overcoming adversity, while...

The Comox Valley International Film Festival (CVIFF) is an annual event dedicated to showcasing the power of storytelling through independent cinema. Held in the Comox Valley, the festival offers a unique platform for fictional independent films, providing filmmakers...

On March 29, the Crazy8s Film Society is set to commemorate its 26th year with an exciting showcase of six new short films at the Crazy8s 2025 Gala Screening. This event will highlight the incredible talent of six filmmaking teams who created their films in just eight...

Learn About Film (LAF), presented by the Thompson-Nicola Film Commission in partnership with the Kamloops Film Society, is a two-day event at the Kamloops Film Festival designed for new and emerging filmmakers to learn, connect, and amplify their projects. Event...

The 20th annual international Gender Equity in Media film festival will take place March 5-9, 2025. GEMS Vancouver's signature event, GEMFest, is the only film festival dedicated to women and gender-diverse people in Western Canada, and one of just three international...

In celebration of Black History Month, this Filmable Panel aims to explore and discuss the multifaceted experiences of Black filmmakers in Canada, emphasizing the crucial roles of community support, funding, and intersectionality in shaping authentic narratives....

The CMPA’s Prime Time conference in Ottawa is Canada’s pre-eminent meeting place for leaders and trendsetters in media production, broadcasting, TV, feature film and media policy. Join thought-leaders and decision-makers for discussions on big ideas and bold...

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) is back, bringing some of the world’s top mountain films to venues across Vancouver and Squamish. Join VIMFF in-person from February 21 – March 4 for feature film screenings, special guest speakers and...