Meet the creators championing British Columbia’s Creative Industries

Netflix’s “Island of the Sea Wolves” Makes Waves with 7 Emmy Nominations!
Netflix's "Island of the Sea Wolves", co-produced by B.C.'s River Road Films and Wild Space Productions of the U.K. has been nominated for seven Daytime Emmy awards. Read the full article on Victoria Buzz:
Netflix's…

The Association of Book Publishers of BC Unveils Its New Brand and Operating Name, Books BC
The Association of Book Publishers of BC, the industry association supporting B.C.-owned and controlled publishing companies, has unveiled a new brand and operational name, Books BC. The updated name and logo will serve for stronger communication…

Celebrating the B.C. Artists at Canadian Music Week
Now in its 41st year, the 2023 Canadian Music Week (CMW) Conference remains the premier annual music business and networking event in Canada. CMW provides a platform for domestic and international delegates to exchange ideas, explore trends…

May is Jewish Heritage Month
May is Jewish Heritage Month and a time to celebrate the Jewish community’s significant contributions to British Columbia’s collective success, social welfare, cultural achievements, politics, growth and prosperity.
Jewish Canadians have…

May is Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time to reflect on and recognize the many contributions that Canadians of Asian heritage have made and continue to make to Canada. Asian Heritage Month has been celebrated since the 1990s, and in May…

2023 Creative Industries Week Wrap-Up + World Creativity and Innovation Day
The United Nations designated 21 April as World Creativity and Innovation Day to raise the awareness of the role of creativity and innovation in all aspects of human development.
The creative economy builds on the interplay between human…

B.C. Films at Hot Docs 2023
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, North America’s largest documentary festival, conference and market, announced the program for its 2023 Festival, taking place April 27 to May 7 in Toronto. This year’s Festival marks…

Ḵaats’ii Hla | Ḵaats’a Hláa | This Is Haida Gwaii
Kaats’ii Hla | Ḵaats’a Hláa | This Is Haida Gwaii is a tour-planning magazine offering visitors a welcoming message to Haida Gwaii. In partnership with BC Parks, Gwaii Haanas, the Council of the Haida Nation, both language offices…

Canadian Screen Awards: Riceboy Sleeps wins Original Screenplay
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is the largest non-profit professional media arts organization in Canada. With a membership of more than 4,000 emerging and established industry professionals, they are dedicated to developing,…

Celebrating the 10th year anniversary of National Canadian Film Day
National Canadian Film Day (CanFilmDay), presented by REEL CANADA, is back bigger than ever for its tenth anniversary on April 19, 2023, with over 1300 live events taking place from coast-to-coast-to-coast and approximately 120 events in nearly…

Creative Industries Week 2023: Celebrating Creative Technology
Thursday April 20, 2023
Day four of Creative Industries Week at the legislature celebrates creative technology, interactive and digital media, bringing industry associations, businesses, studios, artists, key stakeholders, and creators…

Creative Industries Week 2023: Celebrating Motion Picture
Wednesday April 19, 2023
Day three of Creative Industries Week at the Legislature celebrates B.C.’s motion picture industry, bringing industry associations, studios, filmmakers, unions, guilds, service and supply companies, and key industry…