Meet the creators championing British Columbia’s Creative Industries

How Vancouver International Film Festival is Changing the Face of Film in Canada

The annual Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) came to a successful end last month, showcasing some of the best cinema from around the globe, along with one-of-a-kind live performances, talks, industry sessions, and other unique events…
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Ten Canadian Authors on the Writing Advice That Changed Their Life

The Fraser Valley Writers Festival is a free two-day event that took place on November 1 and 2, 2024 at the University of the Fraser Valley’s Abbotsford campus. The festival featured workshops, panelist discussions, and keynote addresses…
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Embark on your Journey between Digital Art and Virtual Reality at V-Unframed 2024

Calling all interactive and digital art enthusiasts! V-Unframed 2024: Your Journey Between Art and Virtual Reality returns to Vancouver on November 16 and 17, showcasing immersive and interactive artworks by local talents and international artists. Since…
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Book Publishing B.C. Finalists for the 2024 Governor General’s Literary Awards

Overseen by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Governor General’s Literary Awards (GGBooks) celebrate literature and works published in Canada, inspiring people to read books. These awards provide finalists and winners with valuable…
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Explore a World of Asian Stories at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival 2024

Celebrates its 28th edition this year from November 7 - 17, the Vancouver Asian Film Festival 2024 (VAFF) highlights an array of unique and outstanding talent, with both emerging and established Asian Canadian and Asian American writers, producers,…
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Bridging Cultures with Chinese-Language Artists at 2024 Jade Music Fest

Returning for its third edition in Vancouver from November 6 – 9, 2024 Jade Music Fest presents a series of live showcases featuring an incredible lineup for 24 underrepresented Chinese-language artists hailing from Canada, USA,…
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Books About Music That All Music Lovers Should Read

Whether you’re a casual Spotify listener or a certified audiophile, here are six B.C.-published books we think any music lovers will find fascinating. And since music is important in all stages of life, we’ve included three children’s…
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Going Global: FactualWEST 2024 Returns for its Ninth Year with Innovative Ideas in Documentary Production

Returning for the ninth year on November 1 and 2 this year, FactualWEST is a one-of-a-kind conference for B.C.'s producers and crew working in factual, lifestyle, reality and documentary television. This year’s theme, “Going Global” is…
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2024 #WatchBC Spooky Roundup

Did you know, British Columbia is a prime location for spine-chilling productions? Whether you are in the mood for chilling thrillers or spine-tingling tales, these are some made-in-B.C. films for every horror fan and keep you on the edge of…
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B.C. Motion Picture Industry Raised $1.79 Million for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank through the 2024 REEL Thanks Challenge!

The REEL Thanks Challenge is an annual two-week fundraising event where various film and television productions around British Columbia compete to see who can raise the most funds in support of The Greater Vancouver Food Bank, providing healthy…
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Read Local BC Bestsellers: October 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 October: Whitewater Cooks The Food We Love by Shelley…
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B.C. Filmmaker Derek Kwan Takes Top Prize at CBC’s National Short Film Faceoff

CBC’s Short Film Faceoff is returning for its 17th season, and B.C. filmmaker Derek Kwan, who wrote and directed 100 DAYS, went head-to-head with some of Canada’s most talented directors and was announced as the winner. In addition…
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