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New Dawn 2023 Call for Entries
New Dawn is an international film production fund aimed to support a larger diversity of voices and perspectives. A combined effort by 10 European and Canadian public film funds, New Dawn was launched in May 2022 at the Cannes Festival. The first selection was...
Cannes Indigenous Co-Production Forum – Call for Participants
The Indigenous Screen Office is hosting an Indigenous co-production forum at the Festival de Cannes, May 16 to 27, 2023. Experienced producers may apply to participate in-person at the forum on May 18, 2023, an opportunity designed to connect and explore future...
Martini Film Studios uses 100% Renewable Natural Gas
Earlier last year, Martini Film Studios announced its entire studio moving to operating entirely on Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). The Langley-based studio is the first film studio in British Columbia to sign up for this carbon-neutral energy innovation supported by...
British Columbia is home to some of the world’s most distinctive, diverse and spectacular scenery. Known the world over to serve every creative demand—from soaring connifers, vast tundra, majestic mountains, and lush rainforests to sparkling cityscapes on the ocean, B.C. is an exceptionally breathtaking backdrop for any story.
Beyond Creative BC in Greater Vancouver, there are eight provincially-funded regional film commissions that collaborate to promote, serve and assist their economic regions through local knowledge, industry expertise and ground support to regional productions.
With stunning locations, unique local expertise and a broad network of relationships, the regional film commissions are integral to motion picture in our province.

Discover B.C.’s Regions
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
Rich in heritage and featuring a strong western-ranching flavour, the Cariboo-Chilcotin-Coast boasts the diverse landscapes of three distinct worlds from deserts and sandstone canyons, evergreen timberlands, deciduous woodlands and forests to ocean fjords, alpine mountains, and glaciers. Almost entirely rural, the area is also rich in historical sights, Indigenous communities, and frontier heritage locations.
Columbia Shuswap
If your script requires “snowy small town North America surrounded by alpine mountains”, its here. Also known for its huge lakes with miles of shoreline, breathtaking scenery, full services and industry-friendly communities…this area is a filmmakers dream.
Kootenays
The Kootenays have a world of looks for filmmakers – from charming turn of-the-century heritage towns to mansions, mountain lodges and rustic cabins; the vibrant and offbeat creative communities are filled with creators and makers and surrounded by breathtaking, world-renowned vistas.
The unparalleled scenery includes rugged mountain glaciers, snowy peaks, and alpine meadows, with deep valleys bottoming into sparkling lakes connected by pristine rivers and tumbling waterfalls; the deep forests and natural hot springs co-exist with farm and ranch lands, wetlands, and orchards.
Northern British Columbia
From glaciers and mountain-fed lakes to farm communities and small industrial towns, B.C.’s north is the hinterland with a heart. The region represents over 65 percent of B.C. spectacular and varied landscape.
The region is home to four distinct seasons, extensive and diverse forests, rugged mountains, farm land and spectacular coastal fjords.