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Five #WatchBC Films to catch at the 2023 Whistler Film Festival

The 23rd edition of the Whistler Film Festival + Content Summit (WFF) is scheduled to be held in Whistler from November 29 to December 3, 2023. Following the in-person event, WFF will transition to an online format, offering select virtual…
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Just announced! Just for Laughs Vancouver

Get ready to roar with laughter as Just For Laughs Vancouver, in collaboration with SiriusXM Canada, announces its eagerly anticipated 8th edition, lighting up the city from February 15 to 24, 2024.
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B.C. Books Shone at the 2023 Banff Mountain Book Competition

The Banff Mountain Book Competition, an internationally recognized literary competition that celebrates mountain literature in all its forms, has recently unveiled its winners, with the distinction of two originating from British Columbia!
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November 26 is BC Magazine Day

On November 26, we will be celebrating the first ever BC Magazine Day, a day where we will pay homage to the diverse voices of BC publications and the boundless power of storytelling that unfolds within their pages!
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Whistler Film Festival Announces Participants in Signature Talent Programs

The Whistler Film Festival (WFF) is set to showcase the next generation of Canadian talent through its signature talent programs, revealing the selected participants for the MPPIA Short Film Awards, Doc Lab, and Power Pitch
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Michael MacLennan to Lead 2024 Pacific Screenwriting Program as Showrunner-in-Residence

The Pacific Screenwriting Program (PSP) has exciting news for the Canadian screenwriting community. Award-winning showrunner Michael MacLennan has been announced as the Showrunner-in-Residence for the 2024 Scripted Series Lab.
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V-Unframed 2023: Bridging Realities Through Art and Virtual Reality

Have you ever dreamed of stepping inside a masterpiece, feeling the brushstrokes come to life around you? If so, Alliance Francaise Vancouver has an invitation for you – an invitation to transcend the boundaries of traditional art and immerse yourself in the captivating world of virtual reality at V-Unframed.
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Netflix and WIA Vancouver Expand ACE Canada Program with ACE 4

In a significant stride towards fostering gender equality in the animation industry, Netflix and WIA Vancouver proudly announce the continuation of their highly successful ACE CANADA Program with the launch of ACE 4 in 2024.
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1946: THE MISTRANSLATION THAT SHIFTED CULTURE – B.C.’s Connection to an Impactful Documentary

In the world of filmmaking, sometimes the most extraordinary stories are the ones that come together unexpectedly. One such story is the documentary 1946: THE MISTRANSLATION THAT SHIFTED CULTURE, a film that not only explores a critical historical…
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s-yéwyáw / Awaken Premiering in B.C.

The captivating and deeply insightful feature-length documentary, s-yéwyáw / Awaken, is set to make its highly anticipated B.C. premiere.
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Vancouver’s North of Now Films and National Film Board of Canada co-produce: Anything for Fame

In the ruthless “attention economy” of the internet, young influencers gamble everything for fame-‘n’-fortune. A startling and timely study of contemporary celebrity, Anything for Fame ventures into the virtual Wild West to profile an ambitious—and reckless—new breed of content creator.
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B.C. Finalists for the 2023 Governor General’s Literary Awards

The Governor General's Literary Awards stand as a cornerstone of Canada's rich literary landscape, representing both tradition and excellence.
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