The Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) is thrilled to be back in theatres for its 13th annual festival, which will showcase innovative and original short films from across Canada. This year’s festival features 57 films across six programs, including 13 films in the popular After Dark block. All of this year’s films will screen in-person […]
CBC, CAVCO, and CMPA are hosting a fifth season of One Stop Business Workshop, a series of FREE virtual information sessions that introduce emerging independent producers and content creators from traditionally underrepresented groups in the industry (Indigenous, Black, people of colour, women, LGBTQ2+, and people with disabilities) to topics related to the business and financing of TV, […]
With a 44-year tradition, and set in one of the most inspiring locations on the planet, BANFF is where partnerships are forged and new films and series are pitched, developed and greenlit across scripted, unscripted, and kids content. With 45+ countries participating at the Festival and Rockie Awards each year, it is an unparalleled international […]
In celebration of TELUS STORYHIVE’s 10 Year Anniversary, this June’s Content Creator Chat will welcome alumni from various STORYHIVE programs and special guests as they reflect and rejoice on the past, present and future of STORYHIVE. In this chat, the conversation focuses on celebrating 10 Years of STORYHIVE and the top lessons that funded STORYHIVERs have […]
THE ULTIMATE FILMMAKER BATTLE OF THE BANDS What is Run N Gun? Run N Gun is Vancouver’s wildest filmmaking competition. Established in 2015, Run N Gun is back with a vengeance. Over 450 films have been created through Run N Gun, and it has become the biggest filmmaking event Vancouver has to offer! THE NEXT […]
Frontières is an international co-production market and networking platform specifically focused on genre film financing and co-production between Europe and North America.
EXNW IS THE FUTURE OF RACIALIZED GLOBAL STORYTELLING AND ENTERTAINMENT ACROSS ALL CONTINENTS. Hosted annually in Vancouver, British Columbia, this momentous event will primarily focus on new pathways, platforms and channels for empowering racialized content creators to connect with industry leaders and their global audience. Through these intersections, new systems can be created within our […]
The Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) is a vibrant space for queer arts, culture, and community. It showcases dynamic and thought-provoking films from British Columbian filmmakers as well as other Canadian and international directors and storytellers.
Cinelab is a two-week long summer filmmaking program for aspiring artists aged 14–19 presented by The Cinematheque in partnership with the SFU School for the Contemporary Arts. Cinelab is a series of two-week filmmaking workshops (happening in July) geared towards youth aged 14-19 that will create unique short films with the support of experienced filmmakers […]
The LMGI Awards spotlight and honor the instrumental role of filming locations in setting tone, revealing character and enhancing the storytelling narrative. Additionally, the LMGI Awards honor film commissions who have […]
MIP Africa offers a unique experience of pre-scheduled one-to-one matchmaking that guarantees meetings between content creatives, producers and buyers as well as sellers to support programmes, sales and co-production partnerships. It’s a thrilling opportunity to unwrap your freshest film and television content for African and global viewers. Deals are made through a magical mix of […]
TIFF is dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds. As Canada’s premiere home of cinema, TIFF offers screenings, lectures, discussions, festivals, workshops, events, professional development and opportunities to meet, hear and learn from filmmakers from Canada and around the […]