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Creative BC funding programs drive not only the creation but the export of domestic content. The organization champions exposure of creators and their products at global markets with the intent to position domestic businesses for incremental success, as these industries are highly dependent on export sales and foreign investment. Creative BC facilitates strategic networks and positions B.C. at events and fairs where global content is exchanged.

This economy is one in which competition is growing as quickly as consumer demand for the sector’s product. For inbound and outbound trade missions in the sector, Creative BC investments support travel, hosting, networking opportunities, delegation funding, promotion, presence and participation. The intent is to build B.C.’s creative industries brand internationally, stimulate investment in the production of B.C.- based intellectual property, and support global players to establish and do business in B.C.

Organizations

Music BC

Music BC Travel Grants provide assistance to B.C.-based artists to participate in touring and showcasing initiatives, and B.C.-based companies and individuals undertaking business travel activities in support of the B.C. music community.

Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation

The Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation manages government services that help support and maintain the strong and diverse economy that British Columbians need for long-term prosperity. It supports the growth of B.C.’s tech sector, champions innovation across the economy, nurtures small businesses, supports economic development throughout the province, and promotes B.C. internationally as a preferred place to invest and do business.

Trade and Invest British Columbia

Trade and Invest BC leverages the province’s extensive trade and investment experience to help organizations and investors find success doing business in British Columbia, Canada. Their teams are in Canadian embassies and consulates in cities around the world.

Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage and its portfolio organizations play a vital role in the cultural, civic and economic life of Canadians. Arts, culture and heritage represent more than $57 billion in the Canadian economy and close to 673,000 jobs in sectors such as film and video, broadcasting, music, publishing, archives, performing arts, heritage institutions, festivals and celebrations.

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British Columbia at Berlinale 2024

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 proven track record of providing exceptional value. B.C. offers a full...

British Columbia at Content Canada 2023

Creative BC is supporting a delegation of producers to attend Content Canada 2023 via the Racial Equity Screen Office. This initiative will support these producers to maximize opportunities and exposure at the event with pre-festival preparation, facilitate...

Call for Entries: Asian Contents and Film Market

Creative BC is accepting applications for the Asian Contents & Film Market 2023 via the Passport to Markets program, which provides travel support to B.C.-based film, TV, digital media, media producers, sales agents and book publishers. These creative media...

British Columbia at MIP Africa 2023

Creative BC is supporting a delegation of producers to MIP Africa 2023 via the Black Screen Office Black Creators Festival Initiative sponsored by Telefilm Canada. This initiative will support these B.C. producers to maximize opportunities and exposure at the event...

Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan

Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan Date: October 29 to November 2, 2023 Venue: Multiple (TBC) Location: Osaka and Tokyo with potential for another city (to be confirmed), Japan Target Audience: Canadian export-ready small, medium and large-sized companies,...

British Columbia at Banff 2023

British Columbia is one of North America's largest, full-service motion picture production hubs. The industry is proud of its international reputation for collaboration and proven track record of providing exceptional value. B.C. offers a full spectrum of...

British Columbia at Cannes 2023

British Columbia is one of North America's largest, full-service motion picture production hubs. The industry is proud of its international reputation for collaboration and proven track record of providing exceptional value. B.C. offers a full spectrum of...

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...

Marketing B.C. to the World

Passport to Markets Program

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Magazine Travel Support Program

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Market Expansion Fund

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International Industry Initiatives Program

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Motion Picture Co-Production

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