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Access BIPOC Producers: Six B.C. producers selected to develop their skills and companies to compete in the global market

Six B.C. producers have been selected within a cohort of 22 for Access BIPOC Producers – a training and mentorship program presented by the Canada Media Fund (CMF), European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs (EAVE) and the National Screen Institute. Access BIPOC Producers, formerly EAVE On Demand Access Program, provides training and mentorship to producers in Canada who identify as Black, Indigenous […]

July 12, 2023 by

Page-Turning Thrillers and Mysteries for Summer Reading by Read Local BC

Read Local BC is a project that celebrates the vibrant community of authors, publishers, bookstores, and libraries that make up our province’s literary landscape. They are a go-to for everything literary in the province, including bestseller lists, events and resources. Recently, Read Local BC put together a list of ‘Page-Turning Thrillers and Mysteries for Summer […]

July 10, 2023 by

Leaning Out of Windows: An Art and Physics Collaboration

Co-published by Vancouver’s Figure 1 Publishing and Occasional Press, in collaboration with Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Leaning Out of Windows, An Art and Physics Collaboration by Randy Lee Cutler and Ingrid Koening is an expansive exploration of how knowledge can be translated across disciplinary communities to activate new aesthetic and scientific perspectives. […]

July 6, 2023 by

Your guide to 2023 summer music festivals in British Columbia

As British Columbians revel in summer’s long-awaited arrival,  music enthusiasts across the province embrace the start of the highly anticipated festival season. From vibrant cities to picturesque outdoor venues, B.C. transforms into a hub of pulsating beats and harmonious melodies as crowds gather to celebrate live music across the province. With diverse lineups of local […]

June 27, 2023 by

FX’s “SHŌGUN” Creates Goodwill in Port Moody

How does British Columbia become 17th century feudal Japan in FX’s “SHŌGUN”? Through it’s sprawling coastlines, the magic of film, and pieces of authenticity thrown in for good measure.     After being announced in 2018, and a few false starts, FX’s “SHŌGUN” announced the production would move filming to Port Moody, British Columbia. B.C. […]

June 22, 2023 by

Celebrating the 2023 Leo Awards Nominees

Nominees of the 2023 Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of BC’s LEO AWARDS were recently announced. Jurors spent upwards of 8 weeks screening and adjudicating over 1300 eligible entries in 16 different program categories determining the highest performers in each category. The LEO AWARDS takes place July 8, 2023. Congratulations to all 2023 nominees! […]

June 22, 2023 by

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day recognizing and honouring the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada. Coinciding with the summer solstice, it is a day of significance to be spent celebrating the culture and heritage of First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Indigenous peoples of Canada, through […]

June 20, 2023 by

Touchwood Editions’ authors nominated for Taste Canada Awards

TouchWood Editions recently announced that three of its authors have been shortlisted for the 2023 Taste Canada Awards. The nominated authors, Ann Allchin, Naomi Hansen, and Emillie Parrish, have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to Canada’s culinary writing community. The winners will be announced at the Taste Canada Awards Soirée on Monday, October 30th, […]

June 13, 2023 by