Today we say goodbye to this year’s Creative Industries Week, BC Creates Virtually: Growing Forward in 2021. This year, the creative sector had an exciting opportunity to open up Creative Industries Week to the public for the first time. We saw leaders inspire, discovered emerging talent, learned the impacts of each industry, and were supported […]
Many locally produced projects are supported via B.C.’s public broadcaster, Knowledge Network, which commissions original documentary programming in partnership with B.C. independent filmmakers. As its name suggests, the channel supports and encourages lifelong learning, with documentaries being a cornerstone of its programming, many of which are produced by companies that Creative BC has also supported. […]
British Columbians take a collaborative approach and bring heart to every production. Together, the provincial ecosystem of film and television resources, B.C.’s motion picture industry represents a mature, full-service global motion picture hub. The industry is the largest in Canada and third-largest in North America— with world-leading expertise, supports and services from script to screen. […]
It is well established that superheroes live amongst us here in B.C. Supergirl and Batwoman help keep the streets safe. The Flash and Arrow avert looming crises on our doorsteps. Long-term residents Superman and Lois have recently returned to the area with their sons… It’s true that B.C. hosts Walt Disney Studios (Disney | ABC […]
Seamlessly blending interactivity, music, art and of course, entertainment, video games are an exciting component of B.C.’s creative industry. A 2019 statistic from the Entertainment Software Association of Canada stated that the video game industry contributed a total of $4.5 billion to Canada’s economy in that year alone. As Creative Industry Week recognizes and celebrates […]
British Columbia’s interactive and digital media industry is one of the most dynamic engines in the B.C. economy and is a key driver of skilled jobs that will define the future of the province. As part of Creative Industries Week 2021, DigiBC is presenting Creative Technology Day on April 14 to highlight some of the […]
Music is a lifeline to the creative industries not only here in British Columbia but abroad. B.C. is the third-largest centre for music production in Canada with a large and diverse talent pool of artists who are known for producing all genres of music including pop, rock, classical, blues, folk and jazz. The Music BC […]
Over the last year, we have reinforced the ways that we excel together, virtually rallying to work creatively on a way forward. The forced pause precipitated challenges and solutions; it also created space for sectors to refocus and redirect energy into key priorities that are leading to a stronger, healthier, more balanced and representative creative/creator […]
Looking to discover your new favourite song or listen to one you already love? Celebrate and enjoy the province’s diverse and outstanding music industry in a frequently updated Spotify playlist. The #ListenBC Release Radar is an automated, personalized playlist that handpicks tracks from new B.C. releases every Friday. A variety of genres can be found, […]
This year, BC Creates Virtually as industry leaders and creators together present a multi-sector Showcase that features contributions from across film, television, interactive digital media, book and magazine publishing, and music in celebration of Creative Industries Week. Livestreamed at 12:00 PM PDT on Thursday, April 15, 2021 Showcase Agenda Welcome & Proclamation, […]