RELOADED 2024 provides top learning opportunities with animation industry ninjas. The event begins with masterclasses about drawing and storytelling techniques, hosted by Ron Husband, a 38-year Disney veteran and the first African-American Supervising Animator at Disney, and acclaimed visual development artist Lauren Airriess (Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, Netflix). Suitable for anyone looking to enhance their animation […]
International South Asian Film Festival Canada (iSAFF) celebrates stories usually not represented by mainstream cinema or contemporary Bollywood film formulas. Features, shorts, episodics, music videos and documentaries, all chosen to engage, educate and inspire audiences by promoting free expression, cross-cultural interactions and understanding, and combating intolerance and stereotypes. iSAFF originated in 2008 to “bridge the […]
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable music experience as the Massif Music Festival 2024 returns to Nelson, B.C., from September 26 to 28! Celebrating the underground and underrepresented music scenes of Canada and the United States, this all-ages festival promises an exciting lineup featuring over 20 bands across diverse genres, including rock, punk, psych, metal, and alternative […]
BreakOut West 2024’s first wave of artists have been announced, and early bird tickets are now available. Occurring in Saskatoon for the first time, from September 26 – 29, 2024, this multi-genre festival of musical discovery boasts 50+ artists from Western Canada alongside international acts from across the globe. This event has been supported by […]
Join Music BC at POP Montreal for a free mingler on Thursday, September 26th from 5pm to 7pm at Ursa ahead of the B.C. showcase at POP Montreal. This mingler is a free networking event open to all with a DJ set from Janette King.
Signals is an interactive and immersive expo showcasing bold and innovative storytelling in video games, XR, virtual production, and AI—all with a focus on world-class Canadian and Indigenous works. Inspiring, transformative, immersive works that will change the way you see the future. Signals represents both a compelling experience for audiences, and a unique opportunity for […]
The BC Book & Yukon Prizes, established in 1985, celebrate the achievements of British Columbia and Yukon writers and publishers. The prizes, as well as the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence, are presented annually at the Lieutenant Governor’s BC Book Prize Gala in April.
This fall, the Black Screen Office (BSO) is hitting the road for a national tour, bringing together Black producers and creatives from across Canada. We’re hosting a series of intimate roundtables, coinciding with the 2024 fall festivals, where we want to hear from you, share insights, and discuss how we can work together to amplify […]
Are you part of a company or organization in the creative industries that is ready to export, or new to exporting and looking to break into international markets? Find out […]
Music BC presents: The 2024 ARC Program Showcases, October 2nd to 4th at Red Gate Arts Society in Vancouver. After a summer of intensive industry training (The Clinic) and honing the craft of creative collaboration (The Retreat), the ARC Program cohort is ready to light up the stage! Come and enjoy three nights of eclectic music by 15 […]
Supported by Creative BC and presented by Canadian Media Producers Association, this ‘Adapting Local IP’ panel will explore how and why they optioned and adapted the award-winning book series from B.C.-based writer L. R. Wright, and the process leading up to the highly anticipated television series, premiering September 24 on Global in Canada and FOX […]
Taking place from October 4 – 6, 2024, in Port Coquitlam, B.C., the Vancouver International Music Business Conference (VIMBC) brings together artists, industry professionals, and music lovers from all over the world in an intimate, collaborative, and industry-focused setting. Confirmed panelists include Doug Cox, Brian Howes, Bill Henderson, Ed Henderson, Tom McKillip, Bob D’eith, Tarek Elnewick, Angela Kelman, […]