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Creative Pathways welcomes all British Columbians to get into #BCFilm
VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada – People seeking careers in B.C.'s motion picture industry now have a single point of access to knowledge and networks for entry, with distinctive equity opportunities for people from systemically excluded groups. Activity levels across B.C.'s...
A global model for the film industry, with Prem Gill
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade President and CEO, Bridgitte Anderson, is joined by Creative BC CEO, Prem Gill, to discuss why 'Hollywood North' is a model for the global film industry, and the lessons other sectors can learn from their success. Listen to the podcast...
British Columbia at AFCI Week 2022
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 a proven track record of providing exceptional value. B.C. offers a...
Planet Placement: Made in Canada Session – Hollywood Climate Summit 2022
On June 26th, 2022 at 11:00am the Planet Placement: Made in Canada session, presented by Reel Green™, at the 2022 Hollywood Climate Summit, is happening! Hollywood sound stages in LA are always compared to Vancouver’s leading sustainable infrastructure… But what about...
Important message for FIBC applicants: CRA allows a transition period for filing requirement
Under section 85(1) of the Income Tax Act of British Columbia, corporations filing a claim for the British Columbia film and television tax credit (BCFTTC - FIBC) must submit a Completion Certificate with their T2 corporation income tax return if the production was...
Mentorship, skills development, and meaningful representation offered to violin and fiddle students at the Serena Eades Academy of Music
Founded in picturesque Roberts Creek by director Serena Eades (herself a veteran 25-year music educator, armed with dual music degrees from the Berklee College and Brandon University), the Serena Eades Academy of Music offers budding violin and fiddle players of all...
Community Arts Council of Vancouver Community Arts Fund Grant Now Open: apply by July 15, 2022!
The Community Arts Council of Vancouver is currently accepting applications for the Community Arts Fund grant. The grant provides support for the planning, creation, and execution of projects that focus on building community through arts-related engagement. Both...
Hill Strategies Releases New Data on Canadian Public Engagement in the Arts during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Hill Strategies - one of Canada's leading arts research and advocacy agencies - has recently released a 2022 whitepaper detailing Canadian audience perspectives on public engagement in arts events of all kinds throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings are detailed by...
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...
Indigenous artists and organizations eligible for BC Achievement Awards: submit your nominations today!
This month, BC Achievement opens nominations for three of its award programs: Indigenous Business Award Fulmer Award in First Nations Art Carter Wosk Award in Applied Art + Design The Indigenous Business Award honours Indigenous business excellence in BC. The program...
Jodie B’s “Human” music video release inspires renewed connection between us and the natural world
As a Kelowna-based artist and producer, Jodie B is equally at home in the realms of alternative hip-hop and blues. Her musical career began on the streets at the age of 3, and has since steadily progressed to encompass regional shows, community events, and...
Sustainability on Set: Behind the Scenes with Disney+ Original Movie “Prom Pact”
Prom Pact, a Disney+ Original movie from Disney Branded Television, went completely green on set earlier this year. The Vancouver-shot production worked together to decrease their environmental impact through several ways, including working with Reel Green™ for...
WFF’s Adventure Film Series
WFF’s Adventure Film series is back in Whistler from June 23 to June 25th. The series features six programs with both feature length and short content. Climbing, mountain biking, mental health in sports, diversity in the outdoors, ice climbing, and women in sports are...
British Columbia at Banff World Media Festival 2022
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 a proven track record of providing exceptional value for the...
Around The World in 80 Minutes – albert Panel
Reel Green™ was featured in albert's Around the World in 80 Minutes panel on May 19th, 2022, which explored the challenges and opportunities faced by productions from around the globe. Join the speakers on a trip around the world as they discuss what they can learn...
Clean Energy Incentives for the B.C. Motion Picture Industry
Diesel fuel is a leading contributor to overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the motion picture industry. As British Columbia works toward substantial GHG emissions reductions by 2030, the motion picture industry can support these goals by utilizing clean...
BSO – DGC BLACK WOMEN DIRECTORS ACCELERATOR
The Black Screen Office (BSO) and the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) are seeking participants for the BSO - DGC Black Women Directors Accelerator Program. This prestigious program offers an exceptional opportunity for Producers, Broadcasters and experienced Black...
Voices of Canada DOC NYC Industry Roundtables Open For Submissions
VOICES OF CANADA – Canadian cohort at DOC NYC Call for Entries: (Documentary works-in-progress) With the support of the Consulate General of Canada in New York and Telefilm Canada, DOC NYC will curate a delegation of Canadian filmmakers with works in progress to...
Blue Light Studio champions process, product, and performance opportunities for B.C. musicians
Since 2010, Blue Light Studio has been a vital resource for B.C.’s music industry. Conceived by founding owner/producer/engineer Kaj Falch-Nielsen as a dedicated East Vancouver resource for music professionals from all walks of life, and specializing in indie, rock,...
Animal Logic Is Doubling Down On Vancouver With A New Studio, 300 More Jobs
Animation and vfx studio Animal Logic has unveiled plans to significantly grow its presence in Vancouver with the construction of a new studio facility. Here are details on what is being planned: Scheduled to be completed in 2025, the 110,000 square feet purpose-built...
NSI IndigiDocs Films air on CBC Gem throughout June
Four NSI IndigiDocs documentaries, produced through the program in 2020, will air on documentary Channel and CBC Gem starting June 1. Through the NSI IndigiDocs training program, Indigenous filmmakers develop a short documentary idea into a 10-minute finished film....
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