A circular economy is one that minimizes waste and makes the most of available resources. In contrast to the traditional linear economy, which follows a "take, make, dispose" model, a circular economy aims to keep products, materials, and resources in use for as long...
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,...
Reel Greenâ„¢ Vendor Spotlight: ShareWares
Reel Green™ Vendor and Circular Economy Committee Member, ShareWares, is an easy and affordable zero-waste packaging company that provides a city-wide borrowing program where reusable cups and takeout containers are used, returned and sanitized for...
REEL Earth Day Challenge – Summer 2023 Report
The 2023 #REELEarthDayChallenge brought together film crews, productions, sponsors and industry stakeholders to raise funds towards projects for Metro Vancouver Regional Parks. This year the BC film industry raised $100,000 towards 9 projects. These projects are led...
BC Yukon Book Prizes 2024 Submissions Open
Publishers and authors may submit books that fit the prizes/awards categories as posted on the BC and Yukon Book Prizes website. Books must meet all of the general criteria for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes, and all the eligibility criteria for each individual prize....
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...
Creative BC thanks Rob Bromley for his leadership and service contributions to the organization and to B.C.’s creative sector
With heartfelt gratitude, Creative BC’s Board of Directors, CEO, and staff recognize the immense contributions of Board Director and past Chair, Rob Bromley. Rob served in various capacities as Chair of the Board, as Vice Chair, and as a part of the Board of Directors...
Creative BC Welcomes Amy Lang and Laura Lightbown to the Board of Directors
Creative BC is pleased to welcome three new board members and congratulate Jesse Finkelstein as the new Chair of our Board of Directors.
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...
Martini Film Studios receives BC Hydro Sustainability Award
BC Hydro is supporting the electrification of the motion picture industry and has been helping communities in British Columbia, from Maple Ridge to the City of Vancouver, to introduce clean power kiosks in 20 locations planned across the Lower Mainland. One studio...
Update: Impacts of Motion Picture Industry Negotiations on B.C.
Three U.S. industry-related guild contracts are being negotiated this summer. With one for the Directors’ Guild of America recently completed, negotiations are ongoing between employers and the two remaining unions, both of which are now on strike – the Writers Guild...
Demo Recording grant enables collaboration and creativity to thrive between producer and artist
Filipino-Canadian immigrant and theatre artist Argel Monte de Ramos considers his lived experiences the backbone of his artistry. The creative self-expression that this artistry unlocks enables him to reflect on and process these lived experiences - for better and for...
Creative BC insights show that 2022 production spending by film and television projects in B.C. is over the estimated $3.6B mark in B.C.
Creative BC insights show that 2022 production spending by film and television projects in B.C. is over the estimated $3.6B mark in B.C. These figures are steady with, if slightly above, 2021 numbers for original film and television production activity. British...
Impacts of Industry Negotiations on B.C.
Three U.S. industry-related guild contracts are being negotiated this summer, with one for the Directors' Guild of America recently completed, and the remaining two negotiations leading to strike action for both the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors...
Voices of Canada Industry Roundtables
DOC NYC is proud to partner with the Consulate General of Canada in New York and Telefilm Canada on a curated VOICES OF CANADA Industry program which will bring a delegation of Canadian filmmakers with feature length documentary works in progress to participate in...
Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan
Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan Date:Â October 29 to November 2, 2023 Venue:Â Multiple (TBC) Location:Â Osaka and Tokyo with potential for another city (to be confirmed), Japan Target Audience:Â Canadian export-ready small, medium and large-sized companies, including...
Demo Recording grant enables singer-songwriter Crystal Lee to honor old friendships and chart new creative paths with upcoming ‘The Melting of the Moon’ EP release.
Singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Crystal Lee - also known by her stage name, Jia - draws creative and personal inspiration from indie rock, alongside the desert rock, psychedelic rock, and dream pop genres. Her work interrogates lived experience and emotions, and...
Historic investment promotes stability, jobs for B.C.’s creative sector
The Province is providing a historic contribution of $42 million to support people and businesses working in motion picture, music, publishing and interactive digital media industries in British Columbia.
Incrowd app launch provides 5x Festival attendees with a pick-your-path journey to remember
Beyond its presence as the third largest pan-ethnic group in the Metro Vancouver area – one that grew 29.6 percent in size between 2016 and 2021, with a similar rate of increase anticipated in future years – the South Asian community is also a hotbed for homegrown and...