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B.C. Creative Industries Year in Review 2024

After a year marked by headline-making moments, we reflect on the standout stories from the creative industries. From exciting new initiatives to inspiring success stories, here are some of the key highlights across…
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#PlayBC Games this Holiday Season

Celebrate the holidays with a journey through B.C.'s thriving gaming community. Whether you are a longtime player or searching for a great gift for a gamer, discover our handpicked selection, from beloved titles to undiscovered gems. Fresh…
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Norman Yi Li wins the 2024 Screen BC Short Film Award for ADVERSE POSSESSION 

An industry-building initiative of Screen BC, Creative BC, Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada and the Whistler Film Festival that provides one British Columbia filmmaker with the opportunity to further develop their directing career by realizing…
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Tune into the Season: #ListenBC Holiday Music Playlist

This holiday season, immerse yourself in B.C.'s vibrant and diverse musical landscape with talented local artists who are spreading joy through their latest releases and upcoming shows.
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Read Local BC Bestsellers: December Picks

The Read Local BC’s Bestseller list highlights the titles of independent, B.C.-owned publishers sold in independent B.C. bookstores. Discover a few of their picks for the month of December: Never Boring: The Up and Down History of the…
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Get into the Holiday Spirit with these #WatchBC Films

Did you know that B.C. is the third-largest motion picture production hub in North America, right after Los Angeles and New York? Each year, hundreds of movies and TV shows are made here, including some heartwarming holiday films! The…
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Netflix’s “Virgin River”: A Small Town Story with a Big Economic Impact – $44.4 Million Spent on Season Five in B.C.

Netflix’s “Virgin River” not only captivates audiences worldwide but also makes a significant impact in British Columbia. From set decorators to sound editors, costume designers and more, the production spent $29.3 million on…
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A Bookseller’s Gift Guide: Russell Books

As the holiday season approaches, many of you are likely thinking about book gift ideas. Molly, a bookseller at the family-run Russell Books in Victoria, B.C., is here to help and has shared her gifting recommendations below. Indian Horse by…
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The Vancouver International Black Film Festival 2024: Amplifying Black Voices and Diverse Talent in Film

The Vancouver International Black Film Festival (VIBFF) 2024 is back for its fourth edition, running from December 13 to 17, both in person and online. The Festival will feature 35 films, engaging panels, workshops, and events, designed to…
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10 B.C.-Made Films in ShortWorks Program + B.C. Participants Shortlisted for Power Pitch Talent Lab at the Whistler Film Festival 2024

The Whistler Film Festival (WFF) is known as a champion of Canadian cinema and is thrilled to showcase 10 B.C.-made films in its ShortWorks program this year. In fact, over 1,300 shorts were submitted to the festival from around the globe,…
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Unleash Inspiration with over 25 Sessions at the Content Summit, Whistler Film Festival 2024

The Whistler Film Festival 2024's Content Summit is packed with thought-provoking panel discussions, interactive master classes, and networking opportunities, allowing attendees to forge meaningful connections and gain valuable knowledge…
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#WatchBC at the Whistler Film Festival + Content Summit 2024

From December 4-8 this year, the Whistler Film Festival + Content Summit 2024 presents over 100 films, including 47 feature films and nine short film programs, featuring Oscar contenders, breakthrough Canadian titles, heart-stopping adventure…
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