Image: GIOTTO, Ahead.IO Labs Vancouver, B.C. (January 23, 2023) - Today, the BC Arts Council and Creative BC are pleased to announce the recipients of their Interactive Fund partnership. This year, the annual program will support 14 B.C. recipients with...
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Creative BC and CMPA-BC Launch New IP Optioning Pilot Program for Production Companies based in British Columbia
Vancouver, December 14, 2022 – Today, Creative BC and the Canadian Media Producers Association, BC Producers Branch (CMPA-BC) are proud to open a new pilot initiative that will deliver $200K in grants of up to $25K for the optioning of pre-existing intellectual...
Documentary and Factual Development Fund Recipients Announced by Creative BC
Vancouver, B.C. (September 22, 2022) – Creative BC is pleased to name 15 grant recipients in the latest round of funding for the Documentary and Factual Development Fund, supported by Rogers Group of Funds. Each recipient will receive up to $20,000 for the development...
B.C. production companies get support for slate development
Vancouver, June 15, 2022 | Creative BC and the Canadian Media Producers Association, BC Branch (CMPA-BC) are proud to announce the six B.C. businesses receiving a total of $270,000 through Creative BC’s Slate Development Program (the Slate Program). The Slate...
Province of BC supports the recovery of B.C.’s music sector with a $2.5 million boost to the Amplify BC program
Province bolsters support for live music events Province of British Columbia NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2022TACS0031-000746 May 18, 2022 Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport VICTORIA – The Province is supporting the recovery of B.C.’s live music sector...
New Motion Picture Skills Training Supports Employment and Crew Development in British Columbia
March 8, 2022 (Vancouver, BC): Vancouver Island North Film Commission (INFilm) and North Island College (NIC), with funding provided by the provincial government’s Community Workforce Response Grant (CWRG), have launched specialized training programs targeted to...
Creative BC announces $820K to recipients of Production Program
B.C. producers and directors funded to make feature length and documentary films
The Rogers Group of Funds + Creative BC announce the first recipients of the Documentary and Factual Development Fund
First recipients of new Rogers Group of Funds + Creative BC Documentary and Factual Development Fund announced
First recipients of new Access 2020 program announced by Canada Media Fund, Canadian Media Producers Association-BC Producers Branch and Creative BC
Access 2020 is delivering B.C.-based producers up to $30,000 for the early-stage development of children’s, youth and scripted drama projects for television.
Bringing B.C. music to people while we all stay safe at home
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The CBC + Creative BC Digital Production Fund provides $300K funding to six B.C.-based digital productions
Emerging creators’ original content to be produced then showcased on national broadcaster’s extensive digital platforms
National Indigenous Economic Impact Study
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Rogers Group of Funds & Creative BC Announce $800,000 Partnership Supporting B.C.’s Motion Picture Producers
Rogers + Creative BC Documentary and Factual Development Fund to support original documentary singles, series and factual series
Creative BC Presents Motion Picture Industrys 4th Annual Sustainable Production Forum
With Theme of “Collective Actionâ€, New Reel Green Carbon Calculator for Production to be Demonstrated
B.C. Book Publishers Will Reach New Global Markets Through the Market Expansion Fund
A MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA, MARCH 2020 The health and safety of all Canadians is the utmost priority of the Government of Canada. We are working closely with our partners and German authorities to stay abreast of any important developments...
Bell Media’s The Harold Greenberg Fund and Creative BC Announce Selections for BC Shorts Program
TORONTO (August 22, 2019) – Bell Media’s The Harold Greenberg Fund and Creative BC have revealed this year’s selections for the BC Shorts Program. The initiative, developed in partnership with Creative BC, finances short films from BC filmmaking teams, showcasing new creative visions and furthering the careers of writers, producers, and directors as they move towards feature filmmaking
2019/20 MPPIA Short Film Award Announced
Vancouver, BC – – The Motion Picture Production Industry Association of British Columbia (MPPIA), Creative BC and the Whistler Film Festival are pleased to invite applications for the 2019/20 edition of the MPPIA Short Film Award.
First time $300,000 Vancouver Music Fund to elevate Indigenous and underrepresented voices
VANCOUVER, B.C. — A first for the City: dedicated music funding aimed at boosting growth in the music sector, while reflecting Vancouver’s commitment to equity, diversity, and Reconciliation, and in alignment with the early findings of the Vancouver Music Strategy.
A Million Little Things Economic Release
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ABC Studios’ A Million Little Things Brings Big Benefits to BC Economy, Spending over $27M in First Season
Amplify will continue to rock B.C. communities
VANCOUVER — Concert lovers, festival goers and music enthusiasts will be able to enjoy more music while artists hone their skills and music developers create new projects, thanks to the Province͛s one-year $7.5-million renewal of Amplify BC.