Events
Prem Gill on the VIWFF Advocacy Panel
VIWFF hosts a conversation with major government film and television funding agencies, organizations and advocates as we challenge ourselves—and the systems that support our film and television industry in Canada—to become more equitable. Panelists: Francesca Accinelli (she/her), Interim Executive Director & CEO, Telefilm Canada Sasha Boersma (she/her), Board Member, Disability Screen Office Magalie Boutin (she/her), Codirector […]
JUNOFest 2023
JUNOfest, presented by CBC Music is back and once again taking over intimate stages and bustling pubs across Edmonton. For three jam-packed nights, JUNOfest presented by CBC Music will showcase talent, of all genres, from across the country ranging from indie all-stars to dynamic jazz ensembles. Featuring over 50 artists, fans will be able to catch […]
SXSW 2023
An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. Each year, SXSW brings together creatives and industry leaders for 10 days of discovery across […]
The Dream Cafe: Noah Derksen
The Dream Cafe features live music each week. On Saturday March 11, 2023 Noah Derksen will be featured. Noah Derksen is the 2021 Canadian Folk Music Award for Emerging Artist of the Year Winner. Plus, Noah’s got long, flowing auburn hair and a twinkle in his eye. What’s not to love? LEARN MORE
The Academy Awards 2023
Each year, the entertainment community and film fans around the world turn their attention to the Academy Awards. Interest and anticipation builds to a fevered pitch leading up to the Oscar telecast, when hundreds of millions of movie lovers tune in to watch the glamorous ceremony and learn who will receive the highest honors in […]
JUNO Awards 2023
Canada’s Biggest Night in Music
SXSW Building a Sustainable Economy in the Metaverse
3D is no longer just for gaming. We are in the midst of a massive digital revolution from 2D to 3D. The metaverse is changing how we connect, work, and play. As the metaverse is being created, it is our responsibility to build a sustainable foundation. How sustainable is the journey to this virtual landscape? […]

Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training – March 2023
FeaturedReel Green™’s Sustainable Production Training offers free online training for the motion picture industry. Learn how motion picture production contributes to climate change and how to adopt best practices to reduce the environmental impact of production. This course offers a unique, engaging and solutions-based training session offering attendees the information and inspiration to live and […]
DIG IWD Panel on Zoom – Let’s talk about access, baby!
Diversity in Games is excited to present our International Women’s* Day Panel- Let’s talk about access, baby! Join us on Zoom for an online panel session, featuring 3 parents in the games/tech industry whose focus on the panel is educate listeners on experiences that parents/caregivers have had in the games industry and the potential challenges […]

Call for Proposals Short Films on First Peoples’ Cultural Revitalization in B.C.
British Columbia is a vast landscape that has been home to Indigenous Nations since time immemorial. There is diversity in the languages and cultures that span the province. Knowledge Network, […]
SPARK FX 2023
Celebrating 15 Years of Innovation Alex Proyas, Chris Corbould, Dennis Muren, Joe Letteri, John Knoll, Nagin Cox, Paul Debevec, Paul Norris, Phil Tippett, Richard Edlund, Robert Legato, Sheena Duggal, Scott Ross. These are only a few of the luminaries who have taken the stage at SPARK FX over the course of 15 years. Celebrate the […]
