Access BIPOC Producers: Six B.C. producers selected to develop their skills and companies to compete in the global market

Six B.C. producers have been selected within a cohort of 22 for Access BIPOC Producers – a training and mentorship program presented by the Canada Media Fund (CMF), European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs (EAVE) and the National Screen Institute. Access…

FX’s “SHŌGUN” Creates Goodwill in Port Moody

How does British Columbia become 17th century feudal Japan in FX's "SHŌGUN"? Through it's sprawling coastlines, the magic of film, and pieces of authenticity thrown in for good measure.     After being announced in 2018,…

B.C. Animators to participate in Annecy International Animation Film Market

Over the course of its 60 years, the Annecy International Animation Festival has established itself as a global event dedicated to animation, bringing together the most esteemed professionals from the sector to celebrate animation’s creative…

British Columbian Filmmakers Tell The Story of the 2021 Lytton, BC Wildfire

A British Columbia-based production company Wallop Film has partnered with The Guardian to tell the story about the infamous 2021 Lytton, BC wildfire, in BURNED TO THE GROUND. A story that feels increasingly relevant right now as wildfires rage…

Speaking with Small Army Entertainments’ Sean De Vries, executive producer of CBC’s “Push”

A show about people who just happen to be in wheelchairs, that’s the premise of CBC’s “Push”, executive produced by Sean De Vries, of Vancouver’s Small Army Entertainment.     CBC’s “Push”, stars Benveet…

DOXA Documentary Film Festival 2023 Award Winners Announced

On May 16, 2023 DOXA Documentary Film Festival concluded it's 2023 theatre screenings before continuing the DOXA Online format from May 15-24, 2023. The online format maintains a selection of DOXA 2023 films available to stream allowing additional…
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Fans in Northern B.C. Make Northern FanCon 2023 a Success

Northern FanCon is a celebration of film, books, animation, entertainment and more. It's an opportunity for fans interested in pop culture to gather and celebrate fandom together. Norm Coyne, Executive Director of Northern FanCon speaks about…
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GEMS Selects Four B.C. Productions for Genre Lab Film Program  

Gender Equity in Media Society recently announced the winners of the Genre Film Lab accelerator program, with four out of five productions being B.C.-based: AISHA, OUR BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER, ALLIGATOR, and MT. ASHA. The Genre Film Lab…
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Netflix’s “Island of the Sea Wolves” Makes Waves with 7 Emmy Nominations!

Netflix's "Island of the Sea Wolves", co-produced by B.C.'s River Road Films and Wild Space Productions of the U.K. has been nominated for seven Daytime Emmy awards. Read the full article on Victoria Buzz:     Netflix's…
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Celebrating the B.C. Artists at Canadian Music Week

Now in its 41st year, the 2023 Canadian Music Week (CMW) Conference remains the premier annual music business and networking event in Canada. CMW provides a platform for domestic and international delegates to exchange ideas, explore trends…