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Events
Fireside Festival 2023
After a two-year hiatus, Fireside Festival is back! They have searched high and low to find their favourite Canadian artists, and put together an epic lineup to ensure this is the best year yet. Join them for an entire weekend of live music, and all the vibes that add...
Coldsnap 2023
Coldsnap has been a staple in Prince George since 2007. Beyond that, they’ve produced several concerts throughout the year, big and small, but always with the best new music from Prince George, BC, Canada, and beyond. This year, the festival will be taking place...
Prime Time 2023 Workforce Development – Keeping Canada’s Production Industry Thriving
Canada’s production industry is flourishing, so it's vital that there is a growing and skilled workforce to meet the demands of today, and of the future. It’s more important than ever to address this challenge with a 360 degree lens. Join our experts as they explore...
Vancouver Short Film Festival @ Home Panel Series:
Join VSFF for live discussions and community networking featuring independent Vancouver filmmakers as they share unique perspectives on producing, directing, editing, and promoting short films as a B.C. Filmmaker. All events are available online and FREE to the...
Root Dwellers Presents: Ndidi Cascade, Haleluya Hailu, Feven Kidane
Root Dwellers announced the lineup for their February 17th showcase, celebrating and honouring Black History Month. This will be their first showcase of 2023 featuring Ndidi Cascade (Hip-Hop), Haleluya Hailu (Singer-Songwriter) and Feven Kidane (Electronic) gracing...
SXSW Building a Sustainable Economy in the Metaverse
*Date TBD* 3D is no longer just for gaming. We are in the midst of a massive digital revolution from 2D to 3D. The metaverse is changing how we connect, work, and play. As the metaverse is being created, it is our responsibility to build a sustainable foundation. How...
Victoria Film Festival 2023
The Victoria Film Festival embodies the spirit of the cinematic arts on Vancouver Island. They worship cult films, practice wine & beer sacrifices, offer a ritual of initiation for emerging filmmakers, and bring unique artistic voices from Canada and around the...
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Economic Outlook Forum 2023: Executive Perspective Panel
In a competitive market for skilled employees and new businesses, is the Greater Vancouver region well suited to support business development and growth? Industry leaders from major organizations in the region will discuss the opportunities and challenges facing their...
Sundance Film Festival 2023
Black History Month 2023
Black History Month is a time to learn, honour and reflect upon the experience and future of Black communities in British Columbia and around the world. Here are some of the ways the creative industries are celebrating, amplifying stories, taking action through...
Lunar New Year 2023
2023 Digital Publishing Awards: Call for Entries
It’s that time of year again! Submissions are now being accepted for the 8th annual Digital Publishing Awards. Check out the full category lineup here. Canadian digital publishers—including those that support established brands in consumer & B2B magazines,...
46th National Magazine Awards: Call for Entries
It’s that time of year again! The call for entries for the 46th annual National Magazine Awards is now open! Check out the full category lineup here. Submissions are open to Canadian print and digital magazines and to Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents (landed...
Join CBC Executives in Vancouver for a Speed Networking Event
CBC invites BC creators, writers and independent producers to attend a morning of learning and networking with CBC programming executives representing drama, comedy and factual genres. There will be a moderated session to share insights on CBC’s commissioning...
Incite 2023: Dazzling Debuts
Presented by the Vancouver Writer's Fest and the Vancouver Public Library. WHEN: 7:00PM ON JANUARY 25 2023 WHERE: VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY – CENTRAL BRANCH COST: FREE The 2023 Incite season premieres with a powerful duo of debut novelists already making review...
Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training – March 2023
Reel Green™’s Sustainable Production Training offers free online training for the motion picture industry. Learn how motion picture production contributes to climate change and how to adopt best practices to reduce the environmental impact of production. This course...
PubWest 2023 Conference
PubWest is a vibrant, dynamic trade association of small-medium-sized book publishers, printers, editors, distributors, graphic designers, binderies, and related service companies. Established in 1977 as the Rocky Mountain Book Publishers Association, PubWest is...
2023 Canadian Game Awards Nominees
CGA is celebrating the Canadian Video Game Industry! As the third largest developer of video games in the world, this award show celebrates Canada’s spot on the world stage as a leader in interactive entertainment. The Canadian Game Awards has been designed to be “by...
Kick off 2023 with CBC/Radio-Canada in Vancouver
Join CBC/Radio-Canada President Catherine Tait in conversation with the BC creative community about supporting a healthy Canadian production. This important discussion will touch on the challenges faced by the independent production industry, especially in the west,...