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,…

Going Global: FactualWEST 2024 Returns for its Ninth Year with Innovative Ideas in Documentary Production

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…

2024 #WatchBC Spooky Roundup

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…

B.C. Motion Picture Industry Raised $1.79 Million for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank through the 2024 REEL Thanks Challenge!

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…

B.C. Filmmaker Derek Kwan Takes Top Prize at CBC’s National Short Film Faceoff

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…
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Reelworld Film Festival + Summit 2024 Features Films from B.C. Filmmakers and Inspiring Panels

Celebrating its 24th year in 2024, Reelworld is Canada’s longest-running film festival and institute committed to advancing opportunities for Indigenous, Black, Asian, South Asian, and People of Colour in the Canadian screen industries…
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Get ready to be scared at the Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival 2024

The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival (VHS) is back bigger, better, and scarier than ever! Join for two full weekends of screenings featuring 9 feature films and 47 shorts, along with 4 panel discussions, filmmaker Q&A sessions,…

Mike Johnston Makes the 2024 Playback 10 to Watch List

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…
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Filmmaker Ryan Dickie’s Documentary Feature Tea Creek at B.C. To Debut on October 11

The documentary feature film TEA CREEK, directed by Ryan Dickie and produced by Boreal Wolf Film Productions and Winter Hawk Studios, will be available to audiences across Canada starting October 11, 2024 on CBC Gem and will be broadcast…