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 […]
The Whistler Film Festival 2024’s Content Summit is packed with thought-provoking panel discussions, interactive master classes, and networking opportunities, allowing attendees to forge meaningful connections and gain valuable knowledge from industry leaders. With over 25 sessions, including keynotes, masterclasses, panels, roundtables, and 1:1 Market Meetings, there’s something for everyone. Topics include Indigenous languages and the […]
From December 4-8 this year, the Whistler Film Festival + Content Summit 2024 presents over 100 films, including 47 feature films and nine short film programs, featuring Oscar contenders, breakthrough Canadian titles, heart-stopping adventure films, and award-winning stories from around the globe. Unique industry initiatives and lively events will also round out this cinematic celebration […]
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 November: The Hidden Life of Trees: A Graphic Adaptation by Peter Wohlleben and Fred Bernard Featuring 240 pages of full-color illustrations and text covering the entirety of The […]
The Magazines West Conference 2024 (MagsWest) is B.C.’s only conference for magazine professionals. The one-day conference returns to Vancouver on November 22 and offers magazine professionals an array of sessions on industry innovations, from sustainable journalism to AI ethics in media. Highlights include workshops on strategic planning, growing readership for cultural magazines, and revitalizing editorial […]
The annual Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) came to a successful end last month, showcasing some of the best cinema from around the globe, along with one-of-a-kind live performances, talks, industry sessions, and other unique events celebrating film and film culture. Recently, Little Black Book (LBB), spoke with Curtis Woloschuk, Vancouver International Film Festival’s (VIFF) director of […]
Calling all interactive and digital art enthusiasts! V-Unframed 2024: Your Journey Between Art and Virtual Reality returns to Vancouver on November 16 and 17, showcasing immersive and interactive artworks by local talents and international artists. Since 2019, Alliance Française Vancouver has organized V-Unframed with the goal of making digital arts more accessible to everyone. Explore […]
Overseen by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Governor General’s Literary Awards (GGBooks) celebrate literature and works published in Canada, inspiring people to read books. These awards provide finalists and winners with valuable recognition from peers and readers across the country. Chosen by peer assessment committees, winners in each category receive $25,000, while other […]
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 […]