Five #WatchBC Films to catch at the 2023 Whistler Film Festival

The 23rd edition of the Whistler Film Festival + Content Summit (WFF) is scheduled to be held in Whistler from November 29 to December 3, 2023. Following the in-person event, WFF will transition to an online format, offering select virtual…
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Whistler Film Festival Announces Participants in Signature Talent Programs

The Whistler Film Festival (WFF) is set to showcase the next generation of Canadian talent through its signature talent programs, revealing the selected participants for the MPPIA Short Film Awards, Doc Lab, and Power Pitch

Michael MacLennan to Lead 2024 Pacific Screenwriting Program as Showrunner-in-Residence

The Pacific Screenwriting Program (PSP) has exciting news for the Canadian screenwriting community. Award-winning showrunner Michael MacLennan has been announced as the Showrunner-in-Residence for the 2024 Scripted Series Lab.

Netflix and WIA Vancouver Expand ACE Canada Program with ACE 4

In a significant stride towards fostering gender equality in the animation industry, Netflix and WIA Vancouver proudly announce the continuation of their highly successful ACE CANADA Program with the launch of ACE 4 in 2024.

1946: THE MISTRANSLATION THAT SHIFTED CULTURE – B.C.’s Connection to an Impactful Documentary

In the world of filmmaking, sometimes the most extraordinary stories are the ones that come together unexpectedly. One such story is the documentary 1946: THE MISTRANSLATION THAT SHIFTED CULTURE, a film that not only explores a critical historical…
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s-yéwyáw / Awaken Premiering in B.C.

The captivating and deeply insightful feature-length documentary, s-yéwyáw / Awaken, is set to make its highly anticipated B.C. premiere.

Vancouver’s North of Now Films and National Film Board of Canada co-produce: Anything for Fame

In the ruthless “attention economy” of the internet, young influencers gamble everything for fame-‘n’-fortune. A startling and timely study of contemporary celebrity, Anything for Fame ventures into the virtual Wild West to profile an ambitious—and reckless—new breed of content creator.

2023 #WatchBC Spooky Roundup

From the iconic X-FILES to the chilling THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR, British Columbia has served as a hauntingly picturesque backdrop for numerous productions. If you're in search of a fresh, spooky show with ties to B.C., here's a roundup of some of the latest ones.
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Netflix and Women in Animation Vancouver Announce World Premiere of OSTINATO

In an eagerly anticipated collaboration, Netflix and Women in Animation Vancouver (WIA) have announced the world premier date of the short film OSTINATO, produced by ACE Canada. Supported by the Canada Media Fund, Creative BC, and Telefilm Canada, this innovative project will debut at the Oscar-accredited Spark Animation Festival in Vancouver. 

Zeb’s Spider: A Whimsical #WatchBC Story Tailor-Made for Autumn

In the realm of stop-motion animation, Alicia Eisen, who was living in Vancouver during the film's creation, joined forces with Vancouver film director and production designer Sophie Jarvis to introduce us to a unique and intriguing world in their National Film Board of Canada production, ZEB'S SPIDER.