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B.C. Creative Industries Year in Review 2024

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…

Norman Yi Li wins the 2024 Screen BC Short Film Award for ADVERSE POSSESSION 

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…

Get into the Holiday Spirit with these #WatchBC Films

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…

Netflix’s “Virgin River”: A Small Town Story with a Big Economic Impact – $44.4 Million Spent on Season Five in B.C.

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…

The Vancouver International Black Film Festival 2024: Amplifying Black Voices and Diverse Talent in Film

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…

10 B.C.-Made Films in ShortWorks Program + B.C. Participants Shortlisted for Power Pitch Talent Lab at the Whistler Film Festival 2024

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,…

Unleash Inspiration with over 25 Sessions at the Content Summit, Whistler Film Festival 2024

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…

#WatchBC at the Whistler Film Festival + Content Summit 2024

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…

How Vancouver International Film Festival is Changing the Face of Film in Canada

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…

Explore a World of Asian Stories at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival 2024

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,…