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 […]
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 […]