On August 24, 2023, join staff from the First Peoples’ Cultural Council and Creative BC for a joint info session about funding opportunities available to Indigenous artists in BC. Ask questions, connect with staff, and learn more about music funding opportunities in 2023/24 from Amplify BC and the FPCC! First Peoples’ Cultural Council staff will […]
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 gone above and beyond during the scouting, pre-production and production of specific projects. This year also celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the LMGI. The 10th Annual […]
In August 2023, join Creative BC to learn about funding programs for BC’s music industry, providing support for artists, live music presenters, music companies, and industry development. Get all the details about our funding programs, connect directly with staff, and learn how to apply. We look forward to answering all of your questions! Creative BC’s […]
The Career Development program supports the economic growth and career development of emerging and established B.C. artists in the areas of sound recording, marketing, and music videos. The Career Development program opens for applications on July 19, 2023. The deadline for the Career Development program is September 6, 2023, at 11:59 pm, PT. Creative BC […]
Join the BC and Yukon Book Prizes for Storied: Discussions on Books, Publishing, and the Creative Process. On Wednesday, August 30th, Harrison Mooney, Kim Spencer, and Sheryda Warrener will be offering mini-lectures on taking personal experiences and memories and turning them into art and stories for an audience. Harrison Mooney’s book Invisible Boy: A memoir of […]
Join Renée Sarojini Saklikar as she launches Nightwood Edition’s Bramah’s Quest – the second instalment of THOT J BAP, an epic fantasy in verse. In Nightwood Edition’s Bramah’s Quest by Renée Sarojini Saklikar, the year is 2087 and Bramah is back on a planet Earth ravaged by climate change and global inequality. Bramah is on […]
“AHFOMAD”, African Heritage Festival of Music and Dance, is a festival featuring arts, music, and dance, cultural to contemporary, from the African Canadian perspective with performers from the local, national and international arts and culture market from Africa, the Americas and all of African diaspora. AHFOMAD is a non-profit festival organized by the African Heritage […]
Between April 2021 and March 2022, nearly 4,600 people with disabilities were supported by WorkBC through their first year of employment, and more than $1.4 million was provided through Community and Employer Partnerships projects involving over 260 participants with disabilities. During B.C.’s 9th annual Disability Employment Month this September, WorkBC Centres around the province are […]
When the Dutch East India Company (VOC) left Taiwan in 1662, 38 years of Dutch Colonization forever changed the island and its people. Four hundred years later, Taiwanese people still have mixed emotions when it comes to the identity of Taiwan. Yes, the Dutch are long gone, but where are the Taiwanese going? 2023 TAIWANfest […]
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 […]
Established in 2008, Rifflandia Festival is one of the longest running large-scale music & arts festivals in Western Canada. The Festival continues to grow and now includes six days over two full weekends in September. A unique combination of an urban decentralised festival at Electric Avenue, with the traditional grassy field festival experience at The […]
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 […]