Meet the creators championing British Columbia’s Creative Industries

An Interview with Crystal Braunwarth, Unit Publicist and Assistant Business Representative at IATSE 891

“Never wait to be asked, and never be afraid to ask”– Crystal Braunwarth From appearing as an extra alongside her Grandfather at the age of 4, Crystal Braunwarth always knew that film and television would be the right path for…
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VIFF 2019 is Here at Last!

VIFF is back again exposing B.C. to the filmmakers of the world and proving that the motion picture industry here is thriving. With over 320 films spanning across the globe, exclusive masterclasses and creator talks, the integration of music,…
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BC Literary Festival Calendar: 2019/20

  As summer in B.C. begins to cool and fade into fall there is yet another festival season approaching. Literary festivals! That's right. Grab your pumpkin spice lattes', throw on your chunky knit sweaters and head out to one…
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B.C.’s Motion Picture Industry Remains Steady with $3.2B Contribution to Economy

  British Columbia is world-renowned as a versatile and dependable hub for motion picture production. As a global competitor in visual effects (VFX) and animation, the motion picture industry is estimated to support full time equivalent…
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BC Music Festival Calendar: Summer 2019

With genres ranging from Alternative, Pop, to Hip-Hop, Country and everything in between, we have compiled a list of some of the best music festivals BC has to offer. With festivals spanning across the province there is something for…
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An Interview With Brenda Bailey Executive Director of DigiBC, The Interactive and Digital Media Industry Association of B.C.

“I want people to trust that I will work on their behalf.”-Brenda Bailey With training in business and law, a background in social work, and a degree in Arabic, Brenda Bailey has followed a unique career path. “Everyone expected…
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An Interview With Brian Hamilton Principal and Executive Producer at Omnifilm Entertainment

"We are nothing if not for the people who entrust us with their creative ideas."-Brain Hamilton Brian Hamilton’s hobby in high school was making Super 8 movies. He went on to study engineering at university but didn’t see himself…
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An Interview with Kim Thé, Booking Representative & Artist Manager at Pebble Star Artists

Kim Thé gives us some incite into Pebble Star Artists, a full-service art management and booking agency for family friendly entertainment and young audiences. With a little help from Creative BC Kim talks about what the future looks like for…
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An Interview With Ian Harper Producer of Inanimate Alice.

"We are trusting people to contribute to the story as is progresses"-Ian Harper As an International Project Manager, Ian Harper spent most of his life travelling. He lived and worked in the Middle East, South East Asia, and Africa before…
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An Interview With Anoushka Ratnarajah Co-artistic Director at Out On Screen – Vancouver Queer Film Festival.

“I think that trust and respect are so important when it comes to artistic integrity.”-Anoushka Ratnarajah Anoushka Ratnarajah has always been a creative person, even as a little girl. “My parents encouraged me and my brother…
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An Interview With Ricardo Khayatte Publisher and Editor-in-Chief at Vancouver Weekly

"People need to know they can trust what you put out there" - Ricardo Khayatte  Ricardo Khayatte has an eclectic background. “In another life, I was a musician,” he said with a smile as he recalled his musical past. From an early…
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