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Creative BC funding programs drive not only the creation but the export of domestic content. The organization champions exposure of creators and their products at global markets with the intent to position domestic businesses for incremental success, as these industries are highly dependent on export sales and foreign investment. Creative BC facilitates strategic networks and positions B.C. at events and fairs where global content is exchanged.

This economy is one in which competition is growing as quickly as consumer demand for the sector’s product. For inbound and outbound trade missions in the sector, Creative BC investments support travel, hosting, networking opportunities, delegation funding, promotion, presence and participation. The intent is to build B.C.’s creative industries brand internationally, stimulate investment in the production of B.C.- based intellectual property, and support global players to establish and do business in B.C.

Organizations

Music BC

Music BC Travel Grants provide assistance to B.C.-based artists to participate in touring and showcasing initiatives, and B.C.-based companies and individuals undertaking business travel activities in support of the B.C. music community.

Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation

The Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation manages government services that help support and maintain the strong and diverse economy that British Columbians need for long-term prosperity. It supports the growth of B.C.’s tech sector, champions innovation across the economy, nurtures small businesses, supports economic development throughout the province, and promotes B.C. internationally as a preferred place to invest and do business.

Trade and Invest British Columbia

Trade and Invest BC leverages the province’s extensive trade and investment experience to help organizations and investors find success doing business in British Columbia, Canada. Their teams are in Canadian embassies and consulates in cities around the world.

Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage and its portfolio organizations play a vital role in the cultural, civic and economic life of Canadians. Arts, culture and heritage represent more than $57 billion in the Canadian economy and close to 673,000 jobs in sectors such as film and video, broadcasting, music, publishing, archives, performing arts, heritage institutions, festivals and celebrations.

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British Columbia at Content London 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...

British Columbia at Come Together 2024

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...

British Columbia at Reeperbahn 2024

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...

British Columbia at MIA-Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo 2024

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...

British Columbia at FAME Week Africa 2024

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...

British Columbia at Venice Gap Financing Market 2024

From August 30 to September 1, 2024, the Venice Gap Financing Market is back for another year, offering opportunities for global professionals in motion picture industry to close their international financing through one-to-one meetings with international...

British Columbia at PLAY NYC 2024

Play NYC, New York’s premier gaming convention, returns in its 9th year from August 23 to August 25, 2024 in partnership with Anime NYC. British Columbia’s J Tseng of narraticlabs is attending through Creative BC's Passport to Markets program, which provides travel...

British Columbia at gamescon 2024

Gamescom is a trade fair for video games held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Gamescom is the world's largest gaming event and three delegates from British Columbia's gaming industry will be in attendance with support from...

British Columbia at Canada-France Series Lab 2024

The Canada-France Series Lab has launched its second edition at the Series Mania Forum and announced the Canadian delegates. British Columbia's Quentin Lee of Margin Films is attending with support from Creative BC's Passport to Markets program, which provides...

British Columbia at Sunnyside of the Doc 2024

British Columbia is one of North America's largest, full-service motion picture production hubs. The industry is proud of its international reputation for collaboration and proven track record of providing exceptional value. B.C. offers a full spectrum of...

Marketing B.C. to the World

Passport to Markets Program

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Magazine Travel Support Program

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Market Expansion Fund

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International Industry Initiatives Program

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Motion Picture Co-Production

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