Vancouver, B.C. (March 5, 2024) - Today, Creative BC announces the 16 projects that will receive production financing for their long form scripted feature length films, documentaries, and series projects. With grants of $27K to $180K each, this is the third round of...
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Creative BC awards $200,000 in early project development funding to 11 Indigenous B.C. filmmakers through Rogers Indigenous Film Fund
Vancouver, B.C. (February 14, 2024) - Creative BC announced today the 11 new filmmakers receiving funding through the Rogers Indigenous Film Fund (the RIFF Program). With grants of $12,500 to $20,000 each, this is the third round of Indigenous B.C. filmmakers to...
British Columbia at Berlinale 2024
British Columbia is Canada's largest, and North America's third-largest, full-service motion picture production hub. The industry is proud of its international reputation for collaboration and proven track record of providing exceptional value. B.C. offers a full...
The Province Continues Support for Fairs, Festivals & Events
Through the B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events Fund (BCFFE), the Government of B.C. is providing $15 million in one-time grants to eligible events in response to challenges the sector is facing, such as reduced revenue and sponsorships, and rising costs of equipment and services.
B.C.’s Creative Sector Honours and Celebrates Black History Month 2024
February marks Black History Month, a time dedicated to learning, honouring, and reflecting upon the past and future of Black communities in British Columbia and worldwide. The creative industries are actively participating by celebrating, amplifying stories,...
Creative BC Film Commissioner Marnie Gee Elected Chair of AFCI Board
LOS ANGELES — Marnie Gee of Creative BC (British Columbia) will serve as new board chairperson for the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI), taking the helm from Bas van der Ree of Netherlands Film Commission, who completes a two-year term as chair
Whistler Film Festival Announces 2023 MPPIA Pitch Competition Award Winner
Vancouver, BC – The Motion Picture Production Industry Association of British Columbia (MPPIA), Creative BC and the Whistler Film Festival are pleased to congratulate director Sasha Duncan on her winning pitch for short film project easybake. This year’s jury,...
Call for Entries: Kidscreen Summit 2024
Creative BC is accepting applications for the 2024 ReelScreen Summit in New Orleans via the Passport to Markets program, which provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, sales agents and book publishers.
Call for Entries: NATPE Global 2024
Creative BC is accepting applications for NAPTE GLOBAL in Miami via the Passport to Markets program, which provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, sales agents and book publishers.
Whistler Film Festival Announces Participants for MPPIA Short Film Awards and Power Pitch 2023
Whistler Film Festival (WFF) has announced the participants selected for three of its signature talent programs: the MPPIA Short Film Awards, Doc Lab and Power Pitch. These are part of 13 talent programs WFF is offering this year to provide creative and business...
Reel Green™ Vendor Spotlight: Vancouver Film Studios
Reel Green™ Advisory Partner and Green Vendor, Vancouver Film Studios (VFS), is leading the way as a sustainable studio facility! As the first soundstage facility to gain B-Corporation certification in the world, and Canada’s first carbon-neutral film studio,...
Call for Entries: RealScreen Summit 2024
Creative BC is accepting applications for the 2024 ReelScreen Summit in New Orleans via the Passport to Markets program, which provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, sales agents and book publishers.
New Premium Limited Documentary Series Commissioning Stream Call For Development Proposals Open – Knowledge Network
Burnaby, B.C. (October 16, 2023) – Knowledge Network is announcing Stories (Un)told, a new commissioning stream in partnership with Creative BC, for mid-career to senior B.C. producers and directors to create premium limited documentary series. Funding for this...
Call for Entries: World Congress of Science & Factual Producers 2023
Creative BC is accepting applications for World Congress of Science and Factual Producers 2023 via the Passport to Markets program, which provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, sales agents and book publishers. These creative...
Call for Entries: Content London 2023
Creative BC is accepting applications for Content London 2023 via the Passport to Markets program, which provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, sales agents and book publishers. These creative media professionals are able to...
Strike Assistance Information
STRIKE ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL CREW Visit your union’s website to see what support, training and events they have organized. Ask your union to develop training sessions in your region to help the community build their skills and be ready for work, whether it be...
Creative BC announces first recipients of the Pilot Podcast Program
Vancouver, B.C. (September 20, 2023) – Creative BC is pleased to name 11 grant recipients of the Pilot Podcast Program (the Program). Recipients may receive up to $15,000 for the development, production, and promotion of B.C.-based podcast productions. With over...
Women in Focus Mentorship 2023 Open for Applications
Women in Focus provides customized mentorship and market advice to up to five BC female filmmakers or non-binary filmmakers with projects in development and the opportunity to attend the Whistler Film Festival + Content Summit. The WFF Women in Focus Mentorship...
Crazy8s 2023 Open for Submissions
Fun. Fast. Crazy8s! Crazy8s is an 8-day short filmmaking challenge and program that provides support and funding to emerging filmmakers to produce a short film, and provides training opportunities to crew and cast. Each year, more than one hundred teams apply to be...
Call for Entries: IDFA Forum 2023
Creative BC is accepting applications for IDFA Forum 2023 via the Passport to Markets program, which provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, sales agents and book publishers. These creative media professionals are able to access...