Meet the creators championing British Columbia’s Creative Industries

#WatchBC: Not Your Butter Chicken

Not Your Butter Chicken, a new four-part TELUS original series on TELUS Optik TV channel 8, Stream+ and watch.telusoriginals.com  is now available to audiences in B.C. and Alberta. Award-winning filmmakers Priyanka Desai and Joanna Wong teamed…
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Our Creative Sector Honours National Indigenous History Month 2024

Each year, we honour National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. June is an essential 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.’s Dolly Kruger named recipient of 2024 RBC Emerging Indigenous Filmmaker Award

Heartfelt congratulations to Dolly Kruger, a member of Sn'pintktn Indian Band (Penticton, BC), who has been selected as the recipient of the second $10,000 RBC Emerging Indigenous Filmmaker Award.
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Read Local BC Bestsellers: May Picks

The Read Local BC’s Bestseller list highlights the titles of independent, B.C.-owned publishers sold in independent B.C. bookstores. Discover a few of their picks for the month of May: Wade Davis, Beneath The Surface of Things Wade…
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2024 Canadian Live Music Industry Awards Shortlist from British Columbia

On June 4, 2024, the 8th annual Canadian Live Music Industry Awards (CLMIAs) will honour Canada's live music industry, bringing together the Canadians behind live music for a night of celebration and recognition. These awards celebrate the ingenuity,…
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Celebrating the 2024 B.C. Western Canadian Music Award Nominees from British Columbia

The Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA) honours outstanding artistic and industry achievements in Western Canada. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of WCMA, Canada’s premier music industry gathering. 2024 Winners…
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Celebrate Asian Heritage Month 2024 with B.C.’s Creative Industries

Asian Heritage Month, observed every year in May, is an opportunity for us to learn more about the diverse culture and history of Asian communities in Canada, as well as to acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of people of Asian…
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#ListenBC: Discover Your New Favourite Local Artists

Discover a collection of new releases from artists based in British Columbia, Canada on the Amplify BC #ListenBC Spotify playlist. This eclectic playlist highlights the diverse talent throughout our province. These musicians have received support…
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Catch a BC Film at DOXA Documentary Film Festival 2024

Presented by The Documentary Media Society, a Vancouver-based non-profit and charitable society devoted to presenting independent and innovative documentaries to Vancouver audiences, the 23rd annual DOXA Documentary Film Festival is taking place…
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#WatchBC Sundar Prize Film Festival 2024 Winners

The Sundar Prize Film Festival aims to recognize and showcase films that use impactful and informative storytelling to raise awareness and inspire action on critical social causes and issues. The festival's goal is to celebrate filmmakers who…
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Finalists Announced at the BC and Yukon Book Prizes 2024

The West Coast Book Prize Society has announced the 2024 finalists for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. Through eight categories and related programs, the awards celebrate the achievements of British Columbia and Yukon writers, illustrators,…
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Wrap-up on Creative Industries Week 2024

The ninth annual Creative Industries Week is a celebration of B.C.’s dynamic creative sectors. This year, it took place the week of April 22-26, 2024, and brought industry associations, key stakeholders, and creators together with the…
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