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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CBC’s Short Film Faceoff is returning for its 17th season, and B.C. filmmaker Derek Kwan, who wrote and directed 100 DAYS, went head-to-head with some of Canada’s most talented directors and was announced as the winner. In addition to the prize of $30,000 from Telefilm Canada to support his upcoming projects, Derek also received a […]