2023 #WatchBC Spooky Roundup

From the iconic X-FILES to the chilling THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR, British Columbia has served as a hauntingly picturesque backdrop for numerous productions. If you're in search of a fresh, spooky show with ties to B.C., here's a roundup of some of the latest ones.
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Netflix and Women in Animation Vancouver Announce World Premiere of OSTINATO

In an eagerly anticipated collaboration, Netflix and Women in Animation Vancouver (WIA) have announced the world premier date of the short film OSTINATO, produced by ACE Canada. Supported by the Canada Media Fund, Creative BC, and Telefilm Canada, this innovative project will debut at the Oscar-accredited Spark Animation Festival in Vancouver. 

Zeb’s Spider: A Whimsical #WatchBC Story Tailor-Made for Autumn

In the realm of stop-motion animation, Alicia Eisen, who was living in Vancouver during the film's creation, joined forces with Vancouver film director and production designer Sophie Jarvis to introduce us to a unique and intriguing world in their National Film Board of Canada production, ZEB'S SPIDER.
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Whistler Film Festival Unveils First Titles in 2023 Lineup, Spotlighting B.C. Talent

The Whistler Film Festival (WFF) has announced the first Canadian titles in its 2023 lineup, with five films from British Columbia-based directors including three world premieres:
Still from WaaPake
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B.C. Film Celebrated at VIFF

Congratulations to Director Jules Arita Koostachin and the team behind WaaPaKe for winning Best BC Film at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) last night.

#WatchBC at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2023

The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) returns September 28 - October 8, 2023 for its annual event celebrating the art of filmmaking with a thoughtfully curated selection of films, many of which are proudly crafted in B.C. Immerse…

Bones of Crows Mini-Series Debuts on CBC

CBC's Bones of Crows Mini-Series is a five-part hour-long drama, told through the eyes of Cree Matriarch Aline Spears, as she survives Canada’s residential school system to continue her family’s generational fight in the face of systemic…

Dr. Tammara Soma explores the healing power of food in new documentary

Food can teach us love and bring people together, it connects our identities and cultures. But for Dr. Tammara Soma, a food professor at Simon Fraser University, food was originally a source of pain. Join her journey to learn about the healing…
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The CMPA announces participants for 2023/2024 mentorship programs

The Canadian Media Producers Association on September 5, 2023 announced the 40 mentees selected for participation in its 2023/2024 CMPA mentorship programs. The CMPA’s diverse mentorship programs have served as a launching pad for the next…

GEMS Announces the 2023 Emerging TV Producers Program Participants

Gender Equity in Media Society (GEMS) has announced the 10 participants and their projects for the second round of its Emerging TV Producers Program (ETVP).   GEMS Vancouver, formerly known as Women in Film and Television Vancouver,…