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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:
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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.

Honouring Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023

We honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, each year on September 30th. The day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.…

B.C.’s Bahram Javahery’s Hand-Carved Clay Animation: Two Apples, Screening at VIFF

When a young woman leaves her homeland in search of a better future, she brings with her a single memento from her past: a ripe apple studded with fragrant cloves. But just as her new life is beginning to unfold, tragedy strikes, calling her…
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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…

September is B.C. Disability Employment Month

Every September, B.C. Disability Employment Month highlights the significant role people with disabilities play in B.C.’s workforce. Throughout the month, WorkBC offers resources employers can use to learn about reducing barriers to inclusion.…
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Unleash Your Imagination: Science World Debuts Creative Technology Gallery

Starting September 18, 2023 a new Creative Technology Gallery will spark the realm of imagination at Science World’s iconic dome. This thought-provoking new gallery is co-presented by Beedie and RBC, supported by Pacific Economic Development…

Celebrating the First EXNW Global Connector Award 2023 Recipients

The EXNW Global Connector Award is a prestigious accolade that celebrates individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to advancing creative talent in the global entertainment industry. This award was established with the…

Emancipation Day 2023

On March 24, 2021, Canada’s House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 Emancipation Day. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire. Canadians…

EXNW Builds a Gateway to the East from the West

EXNW is the future of racialized global storytelling and entertainment across all continents. Hosted annually in Vancouver, British Columbia, this momentous event running July 28-30, 2023 will primarily focus on new pathways, platforms and…