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 […]
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. […]
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! […]
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 […]
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, […]
Over the course of its 60 years, the Annecy International Animation Festival has established itself as a global event dedicated to animation, bringing together the most esteemed professionals from the sector to celebrate animation’s creative and diverse styles and techniques. Annecy inspires and rocks the world to the rhythm of animation by highlighting the creative […]
Pride Month is a movement that celebrates sexual diversity, promoting the dignity, equal rights, self-affirmation and is a way of increasing society’s awareness of the issues faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The creative industries celebrate pride month to amplify the creative strength of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across British Columbia. Resources and events from the creative […]
A British Columbia-based production company Wallop Film has partnered with The Guardian to tell the story about the infamous 2021 Lytton, BC wildfire, in BURNED TO THE GROUND. A story that feels increasingly relevant right now as wildfires rage across Canada this summer, BURNED TO THE GROUND premiered on The Guardian on June 8, 2023. […]
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. It’s a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to impact […]
Alex Sangha is a social worker, counselor, documentary film producer, and the Founder of Sher Vancouver, a registered charity for LGBTQ+ South Asians and their friends, families, and allies. Everyone is welcome. Alex received the Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada for founding Sher Vancouver. Can you tell us how you […]