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Explore a World of Asian Stories at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival 2024

Celebrates its 28th edition this year from November 7 – 17, the Vancouver Asian Film Festival 2024 (VAFF) highlights an array of unique and outstanding talent, with both emerging and established Asian Canadian and Asian American writers, producers, and directors showcasing their latest work. This year’s theme is “Empowering Voices, Shaping Tomorrow”, marking its commitment […]

Bridging Cultures with Chinese-Language Artists at 2024 Jade Music Fest

Returning for its third edition in Vancouver from November 6 – 9, 2024 Jade Music Fest presents a series of live showcases featuring an incredible lineup for 24 underrepresented Chinese-language artists hailing from Canada, USA, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. This year’s theme, Convergence, reflects the shared journey of artists reclaiming their heritage and reconnecting with […]

Going Global: FactualWEST 2024 Returns for its Ninth Year with Innovative Ideas in Documentary Production

Returning for the ninth year on November 1 and 2 this year, FactualWEST is a one-of-a-kind conference for B.C.’s producers and crew working in factual, lifestyle, reality and documentary television. This year’s theme, “Going Global” is about thinking outside the box, mastering new skills, and discovering innovative ways to create for a global audience. The […]

2024 #WatchBC Spooky Roundup

Did you know, British Columbia is a prime location for spine-chilling productions? Whether you are in the mood for chilling thrillers or spine-tingling tales, these are some made-in-B.C. films for every horror fan and keep you on the edge of your seats! LONGLEGS Filmed in Vancouver, B.C., LONGLEGS is a SILENCE OF THE LAMBS-eqsue horror […]

B.C. Motion Picture Industry Raised $1.79 Million for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank through the 2024 REEL Thanks Challenge!

The REEL Thanks Challenge is an annual two-week fundraising event where various film and television productions around British Columbia compete to see who can raise the most funds in support of The Greater Vancouver Food Bank, providing healthy food to those in need. This year, the REEL Thanks Challenge returns for its 11th year, running […]

Read Local BC Bestsellers: October Picks

The Read Local BC’s Bestseller list highlights the titles of independent, B.C.-owned publishers sold in independent B.C. bookstores. Discover a few of their picks for the month of October: Whitewater Cooks The Food We Love by Shelley Adams, Conner Adams In this collection of all-new recipes, Shelley has collaborated with her son Conner to create and […]

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Reelworld Film Festival + Summit 2024 Features Films from B.C. Filmmakers and Inspiring Panels

Celebrating its 24th year in 2024, Reelworld is Canada’s longest-running film festival and institute committed to advancing opportunities for Indigenous, Black, Asian, South Asian, and People of Colour in the Canadian screen industries by reducing barriers and fostering authentic stories. The Reelworld Film Festival + Summit 2024 will take place from October 21 to November […]

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Join the Literary Celebration at Vancouver Writers Fest 2024

The 37th annual Vancouver Writers Fest returns from October 21 to 27, providing an opportunity for inquisitive, book-loving people to come together for a week of literary celebration. For the past 30 years, the Festival has enriched the imaginations and the culture of Vancouver and has touched and inspired thousands of lives by creating a […]