Meet the creators championing British Columbia’s Creative Industries

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7 B.C. filmmakers selected to take part in ACE Canada’s Fourth Cohort

ACE Canada, in partnership with Women in Animation’s Vancouver Chapter announced the selection of their nine final participants for ACE Canada’s fourth cohort. The program is an immersive Animation Career EXCELerator training program…
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Follow Todd Talbot on His Sustainable Journey: The Passive House Project in B.C. Premieres October 8

Todd Talbot, star of W Network's "Love it or List it Vancouver", debuts his new series, "Todd Talbot Builds: Passive House Project", premiering October 8 on Cottage Life. The show highlights the urgent need for more sustainable…
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B.C. Publishers Nominated for the 2024 Taste Canada Awards

Several British Columbia publishers have received nominations for the 2024 Taste Canada Awards. Now in its 27th year, Taste Canada / Saveurs du Canada announced the titles of 73 submitted cookbooks competing for a coveted culinary writing award. The…
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Join us and champion environmental sustainability in B.C.’s motion picture industry at the 2024 Sustainable Production Forum!

Sustainable Production Forum 2024 (SPF24) returns with a global hybrid conference focused on accelerating decarbonization and sustainability in content creation. With events both online and in cities worldwide, SPF24 Vancouver will…
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B.C. Books win 2024 BC Yukon Book Prizes

This weekend, B.C.'s book publishing industry celebrated the 2024 BC and Yukon Book Prizes celebrating the achievements of B.C. and Yukon writers, illustrators, and publishers. Winners in the awards’ eight categories were announced at a gala…
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B.C. Musicians win at Western Canadian Music Awards at BreakOut West 2024

Organized by the Western Canadian Music Alliance, BreakOut West is a yearly music gathering comprised of an immersive music development conference, music festival and award ceremonies. The 2024 edition of the BreakOut West Festival took place…
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“Bad Land” by Corinna Chong from Arsenal Pulp Press Longlisted for the 2024 Giller Prize

Vancouver-based Arsenal Pulp Press is celebrating an exciting achievement as Bad Land, the acclaimed novel by Corinna Chong, has been longlisted for the prestigious 2024 Giller Prize. This recognition places Chong’s work among Canada’s most…
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B.C.’s Creative Sector Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024

Each year, we honour both National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30th. This is a vital time of reflection on our collective past for those living and working on Indigenous lands now known as Canada, and locally…
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B.C. Books Shortlisted for 2024 BC Yukon Book Prizes

This weekend, B.C.'s book publishing industry will celebrate the 2024 BC and Yukon Book Prizes celebrating the achievements of B.C. and Yukon writers, illustrators, and publishers. Winners in the awards’ eight categories will be announced…
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Massif Music Festival 2024: A Celebration of Underground and Underrepresented Music

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable music experience as the Massif Music Festival 2024 returns to Nelson, B.C., from September 26 to 28! Celebrating the underground and underrepresented music scenes of Canada and the United States,…
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Books BC announces its 2024-25 Poetry in Transit Program in Partnership with TransLink

The Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC) is excited to announce the 2024-25 Poetry in Transit program. Now celebrating its 28th year, this community-engagement project, made possible through a partnership with TransLink and BC…
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B.C. Shorts Featured in the 2024 International South Asian Film Festival Lineup

International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF) has unveiled its 2024 lineup. The festival will take place in Surrey, British Columbia and runs from September 25 to 29.  This year's theme is CROSSROADS’ - to celebrate South Asian cinema…
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