Meet the creators championing British Columbia’s Creative Industries

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…
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Video Games Featuring a Recognizable British Columbia

Comics Gaming Magazine explored the video game landscape for games set in Canadian locations. They wanted to find the best video games that feature Canada, so you can explore our homeland with video games that have adapted or reimagined the…
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ZenSeekers, Your Source for Travel Across Western Canada

Summer is a time for exploring: discovering new paths to hike, dipping toes in clean waters, and appreciating the beauty that surrounds us in its verdant prime. To help uncover those not-to-be-missed treasures, ZenSeekers online magazine promises…
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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…
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Page-Turning Thrillers and Mysteries for Summer Reading by Read Local BC

Read Local BC is a project that celebrates the vibrant community of authors, publishers, bookstores, and libraries that make up our province’s literary landscape. They are a go-to for everything literary in the province, including bestseller…
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Celebrating B.C.’s nominees of the Western Canadian Music Awards 2023

The Western Canadian Music Awards and Industry Awards celebrates the best of artistic and music industry talent in western Canada. As members of the Canadian and International music industry converge for BreakOut West 2023 in Kelowna from October…
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Leaning Out of Windows: An Art and Physics Collaboration

Co-published by Vancouver's Figure 1 Publishing and Occasional Press, in collaboration with Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Leaning Out of Windows, An Art and Physics Collaboration by Randy Lee Cutler and Ingrid Koening is an expansive…
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Your guide to 2023 summer music festivals in British Columbia

As British Columbians revel in summer's long-awaited arrival,  music enthusiasts across the province embrace the start of the highly anticipated festival season. From vibrant cities to picturesque outdoor venues, B.C. transforms into a hub…
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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,…
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Celebrating the 2023 Leo Awards Nominees

Nominees of the 2023 Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of BC's LEO AWARDS were recently announced. Jurors spent upwards of 8 weeks screening and adjudicating over 1300 eligible entries in 16 different program categories determining…
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Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day recognizing and honouring the cultures and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Indigenous peoples of Canada. Coinciding with the summer solstice, it is a day of significance to be spent…
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Touchwood Editions’ authors nominated for Taste Canada Awards

TouchWood Editions recently announced that three of its authors have been shortlisted for the 2023 Taste Canada Awards. The nominated authors, Ann Allchin, Naomi Hansen, and Emillie Parrish, have been recognized for their outstanding contributions…
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