Meet the creators championing British Columbia’s Creative Industries

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…
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June is 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month

Pride Month is a movement that celebrates sexual diversity, promoting the dignity, equal rights, self-affirmation and is a way of increasing society’s awareness of the issues faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The creative industries celebrate…
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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…
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June is National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. It's a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience…
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Meeting Alex Sangha: film producer and founder of Sher Vancouver

Alex Sangha is a social worker, counselor, documentary film producer, and the Founder of Sher Vancouver, a registered charity for LGBTQ+ South Asians and their friends, families, and allies. Everyone is welcome. Alex received the Meritorious…
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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…
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AccessAbility Week is May 28 – June 3, 2023

May 28 - June 3, 2023 is National AccessAbility Week, an opportunity to celebrate the valuable contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities; highlight the work of people, organizations and communities that are removing barriers;…
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Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month and After

Observed and recognized since 1949, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. During this month Canadians are encouraged to expand their knowledge about mental illnesses and how they affect peoples' live differently. Below is a list of resources…
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Komagata Maru Day of Remembrance

May 23, 2023 marks the 109th anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident, and today we recognize and honour the great contributions of the Sikh, Muslim, and Hindu communities to British Columbia's creative industries and beyond. British Columbians…
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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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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

May 17, 2023 - The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex people, and all of those with…
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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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