B.C.’s Motion Picture Industry Remains Steady with $3.2B Contribution to Economy
British Columbia is world-renowned as a versatile and dependable hub for motion picture production. As a global competitor in visual effects (VFX) and animation, the motion picture industry is estimated to support full time equivalent…
An Interview With Brian Hamilton Principal and Executive Producer at Omnifilm Entertainment
"We are nothing if not for the people who entrust us with their creative ideas."-Brain Hamilton
Brian Hamilton’s hobby in high school was making Super 8 movies. He went on to study engineering at university but didn’t see himself…
An Interview With Anoushka Ratnarajah Co-artistic Director at Out On Screen – Vancouver Queer Film Festival.
“I think that trust and respect are so important when it comes to artistic integrity.”-Anoushka Ratnarajah
Anoushka Ratnarajah has always been a creative person, even as a little girl. “My parents encouraged me and my brother…
An Interview With Robyn Haddow Freelance FUI Motion Graphics Artist.
"People trust me because I show up 110%. I’ve been in the trenches and I’ve done the work to get to where I am now."-Robyn Haddow
As a Fantasy User Interface (FUI) motion graphics artist, Robyn Haddow is often the only female artist…
An Interview With Kathleen Gilbert Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commissioner
"Connection is at the core of the trust we build."-Kathleen Gilbert
Working in the film industry isn’t a typical nine-to-five desk job; for Kathleen Gilbert, it’s a pursuit of passion. “I was going down a different path when I…
An Interview With Marie Clements President of MCM (Marie Clements Media)
"It takes trust and a leap of faith to tell a story like this."-Marie Clements
Marie Clements started out as an actor, writer, director and producer in theatre before transitioning into film and television. “It’s been a long creative…
Behind the Scenes of the TV Series Project Blue Book
Where in BC did the filming take place? Are there any local landmarks we should lookout for when watching the series?
Filming took place in and around the lower mainland with locations ranging from farmhouses to the downtown core including…
Profile on LaSalle College Vancouver
We had the opportunity to interview LaSalle College Vancouver, learning more about how they originated and how they currently contribute to British Columbia's creative industries.
What kind of work do you do in the creative industries?
LaSalle…
Crazy 8s Announces top 12 Applicants
Check out the Crazy 8s finalists:
3RD TUESDAY
Directed by: Stephanie Rossel
Written by: Stephanie Rossel
Producer: Shona Miko-Musgrave
A senior recounts her forbidden love story to a decluttering expert…
Profile of Loretta Todd: Director of Monkey Beach
Tell us about your project.
Monkey Beach is a feature film based on the iconic novel written by Eden Robinson. The book is in its 25th printing and is required reading in the Grade 12 curriculum in BC - and has been published in over…