Meet the creators championing British Columbia’s Creative Industries

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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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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