The Read Local BC’s Bestseller list highlights the titles of independent, B.C.-owned publishers sold in local B.C. bookstores. Discover a few of their picks for the month of January in 2025: A Perfect Day for a Walk by Bill Arnott Join bestselling author Bill Arnott for a revelatory journey through Vancouver – on foot – […]
Canada’s Top Ten features and shorts of 2024, selected by the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and film programmers from across Canada, celebrates a diverse range of voices, perspectives, and insights. The list showcases the work of both established filmmakers and emerging directorial talent from coast to coast. This year, four productions by B.C. directors […]
The Golden Globes will air live on Sunday, January 5, 2025, often referred to as “Hollywood’s Party of the Year,” the Golden Globes is one of the largest awards shows in the world, celebrating the best in both film and television. Below is the list of nominations for the 82nd Annual Golden Globes featuring productions […]
After a year marked by headline-making moments, we reflect on the standout stories from the creative industries. From exciting new initiatives to inspiring success stories, here are some of the key highlights across book publishing, interactive and digital media, magazine publishing, motion picture, and the music and sound recording industries: Motion Picture Domestic Film LONGLEGS […]
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 December: Never Boring: The Up and Down History of the Vancouver Canucks by Ed Willes Veteran hockey writer Ed Willes takes an irreverent look back at the sometimes […]
Did you know that B.C. is the third-largest motion picture production hub in North America, right after Los Angeles and New York? Each year, hundreds of movies and TV shows are made here, including some heartwarming holiday films! The holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in festive films that bring the cheer of […]
Netflix’s “Virgin River” not only captivates audiences worldwide but also makes a significant impact in British Columbia. From set decorators to sound editors, costume designers and more, the production spent $29.3 million on local wages and salaries and supported more than 390 talented British Columbians. The remaining $15.1 million was spent with a wide range […]
As the holiday season approaches, many of you are likely thinking about book gift ideas. Molly, a bookseller at the family-run Russell Books in Victoria, B.C., is here to help and has shared her gifting recommendations below. Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese “It’s important for all Canadians to read Saul Indian Horse’s story, an Ojibwe […]
The Vancouver International Black Film Festival (VIBFF) 2024 is back for its fourth edition, running from December 13 to 17, both in person and online. The Festival will feature 35 films, engaging panels, workshops, and events, designed to connect with audiences from diverse communities. VIBFF not only aims to amplify more Black voices and showcase […]
The Whistler Film Festival (WFF) is known as a champion of Canadian cinema and is thrilled to showcase 10 B.C.-made films in its ShortWorks program this year. In fact, over 1,300 shorts were submitted to the festival from around the globe, and 10 local shorts from B.C. stood out for the thought-provoking and dynamic conversations […]