At once raw and poetic, Jerome Yoo’s MONGRELS navigates the complexities of identity, loss, and belonging with a striking blend of realism and surreal beauty. Set against the vast Canadian Prairies in the 1990s, the film captures the dislocation of an immigrant family struggling to carve out a space for themselves in an unfamiliar world. […]
February marks Black History Month—a time to learn, honour, and reflect on the rich history, contributions, and resilience of Black communities in British Columbia and around the world. It is an opportunity to recognize the achievements of Black creatives, storytellers, and cultural leaders while also acknowledging the systemic barriers that persist. B.C.’s creative industries are […]
An industry-building initiative of Screen BC, Creative BC, Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada and the Whistler Film Festival that provides one British Columbia filmmaker with the opportunity to further develop their directing career by realizing a unique creative vision in a short film project. 2024 PARTICIPANTS Ana Carrizales (BC) – SHE WHO FIGHTS WOLF Lucy […]
The Fraser Valley Writers Festival is a free two-day event that took place on November 1 and 2, 2024 at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Abbotsford campus. The festival featured workshops, panelist discussions, and keynote addresses from ten acclaimed Canadian writers. As a literary event that draws in avid readers and aspiring writers, Read Local […]
Whether you’re a casual Spotify listener or a certified audiophile, here are six B.C.-published books we think any music lovers will find fascinating. And since music is important in all stages of life, we’ve included three children’s books that underscore the cultural, creative, and emotional power of the art form. The Schubert Treatment by Claire […]
The Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia (Books BC) announced the 2024-25 edition of their Books for Schools database. Books for Schools helps B.C. and Canadian publishers to effectively reach the K-12 market while providing teachers, teacher-librarians, other educators, and booksellers in B.C. and Canada with a free community resource to find suitable and […]
Mike Johnston, a seasoned producer and co-founder of Vancouver-based indie production company Studio 104 Entertainment, has been named one of Playback’s 10 to Watch list. With a track record of acclaimed projects, Johnston has become a prominent voice in Canadian filmmaking, excelling in both documentary and narrative work. Johnston co-produced the ESPN 30 […]
Several British Columbia publishers have received nominations for the 2024 Taste Canada Awards. Now in its 27th year, Taste Canada / Saveurs du Canada announced the titles of 73 submitted cookbooks competing for a coveted culinary writing award. The Taste Canada Awards will celebrate outstanding cookbooks and food writing, recognizing authors and publishers across the country […]
This weekend, B.C.’s book publishing industry celebrated the 2024 BC and Yukon Book Prizes celebrating the achievements of B.C. and Yukon writers, illustrators, and publishers. Winners in the awards’ eight categories were announced at a gala in Vancouver on September 28, 2024. The winners from B.C. publishers and authors are: Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize for […]
Vancouver-based Arsenal Pulp Press is celebrating an exciting achievement as Bad Land, the acclaimed novel by Corinna Chong, has been longlisted for the prestigious 2024 Giller Prize. This recognition places Chong’s work among Canada’s most distinguished literary voices, reaffirming Arsenal Pulp’s dedication to publishing bold, dynamic, and culturally resonant stories. Bad Land explores themes of […]