Celebrating its 19th year, the Gender Equity in Media Festival (GEMFest), previously known as the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival (VIWFF), presents a captivating array of short and feature-length films. These films, spanning various genres such as narrative, documentary, experimental, and animation, are crafted by both established and emerging women and gender-diverse filmmakers hailing […]
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2 events,The Live Music program supports B.C.-based live music events, creating engagement opportunities for audiences and artists. Join Creative BC staff and learn about this popular program. Get all the details about eligibility, examples of past successful projects, and the application process. We look forward to answering all of your questions! The Live Music program launches on […] | 3 events, – 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 […] | 5 events, – 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 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 […] –  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 […] | 4 events,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 […] “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 […] | 5 events,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 […] | ||
6 events,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 […] | 6 events,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 […] | 6 events,Word Vancouver is Western Canada’s largest literary arts festival: a free, family-friendly event that brings together established and emerging authors, aspiring writers, literary exhibitors, and book-lovers from across the Lower Mainland. The Vancouver Book and Magazine Fair Society was incorporated in 1995 and produced the first “Word On The Street Vancouver” festival that year. Held […] | 8 events,Normie Corporation was founded in 2020 amidst a lockdown period of a global pandemic. We were born because we missed dancing with our friends. Using tools that were readily available, we threw online parties and safely brought community together when we were required to be apart. Since inception, we have proudly showcased the tastes and […] Unforgettable starts here. Key City Theatre is a 600 seat performing arts theatre in Cranbrook, BC. Learn more | 9 events, –  Sunday Shorts Film Festival A Creative BC Tax Credit Info session will take place at the Sunday Shorts Film Festival on September 10, 2023. LEARN MORE | ||
8 events, Content Canada is an innovative, purpose-driven market and conference during TIFF, when the global content industry gathers in Toronto. Taking place from September 11 – 13, 2023, Content Canada will once again feature the entertainment industry’s best and brightest including top platforms, broadcasters, studios, producers, and content creators who will come together to meet, network, inspire […] | 9 events,FIN Atlantic International Film Festival is an eight-day celebration of film and media from around the world. It’s a festival that turns Halifax’s charming and historic coastal city into an international mecca for the arts, abuzz with film lovers and filmmakers alike.  The Breaking Down Racial Barriers (BDRB) initiative is facilitating a 2-part roundtable panel discussion on anti-Black racism in British Columbia’s music and entertainment industry. The series is presented by Music BC and supported by BreakOut West and The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) and ADVANCE, Canada’s new Black Music Business Collective, with additional support from Creative […] | 10 events, LOAD YOUR CREATIVE BRAIN WITH FRESH INSPIRATION Prepare to embark on a journey of growth and professional development at RELOADED 2023 — an extraordinary weekend designed to spark your passion and elevate your skills. From a keynote with legendary Animator and The Simpsons Co-Creator, David Silverman, to day-long masterclasses with award-winning Puppet Fabricator, Georgina Hayns, and Animation […] 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 […] | 14 events,Each year, the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) honours its members who have excelled during the past year, with a Canadian Country Music Association Award. Learn more –  RECOGNIZING TALENT, INGENUITY + CRAFT ATTENDEE REGISTRATION Looking for your next job or a chance to upgrade your career? Register today for the RELOADED 2023 Career Fair! Don’t miss the exceptional chance to engage directly with leading recruiters in the CG industry! The RELOADED 2023 Career Fair is your opportunity to meet face-to-face with recruiters. […] –  Word Vancouver and Read Local BC presents: Poetry Bus! In partnership with TransLink and BC Transit, Read Local BC presents the launch of this year’s Poetry In Transit campaign at Word Vancouver. Now celebrating its 27th year, this beloved community-engagement project displays the work of ten BC poets on public transit vehicles throughout the province. […] – A festival celebration of Indigenous culture and community presented by the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and the Musqueam nation — on whose territory the Chan Centre and UBC are located. The 2023 festival will feature Indigenous artists, singers, speakers and dancers, woven throughout the programming. The festival is a family-friendly accessible gathering that […] | 11 events, | ||
9 events, | 8 events,The Polaris Music Prize is a not-for-profit organization that annually honours and rewards artists who produce Canadian music albums of distinction. A select panel of music critics judge and award the Prize without regard to musical genre or commercial popularity. The Polaris Gala is hosted annually in September. Learn more | 9 events,Ryga Arts Fest celebrates local creativity, intermingled with visits and performances from award-winning guest artists; presenting words, theatre and music events, throughout Summerland. Considered by many to be Canada’s most important English language playwright, George Ryga lived in Summerland from 1963 until his death in 1987. His prolific writings include plays, radio, TV & film […] | 8 events, | 11 events,BC Culture Days will take place September 22nd through October 15th, 2023. Celebrate creativity and culture—champion and support the artists, creators, and creative institutions in your local area by participating in BC Culture Days! For more info, visit CultureDays.ca/bc. Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture that takes place over three weeks […] LUNA Fest presents 3-days of Nocturnal Art + Wonder across downtown Revelstoke Learn more – Blue Lights Sessions Presents: Avery Sloane & Marry! LIVE at Blue Light Sessions – 1839 Franklin Ave. Friday, September 22nd, 2023 Doors at 7PM, Music at 8PM Avery Sloane first picked up a guitar at the age of seven, and had written her first song by the end of the next year. Her debut E.P., […] | 10 events,BC and Yukon Book Prizes recognize and promote the achievements of the book community in BC and Yukon through the BC Book Prizes and related programs. – Have you ever wondered what goes into writing a song? Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a songwriter? Then please join us for this special evening Songwriters Circle featuring performances and discussions from four of Vancouver’s most stand out songwriters, including moderator Michaela Slinger. In addition to intimate acoustic performances, our songwriters […] | |
6 events, –  Presented by the Documentary Organization of Canada: British Columba & Yukon & Northwest Territories Chapter, is Elizabeth Klinck’s: Research and Rights Clearance Workshop. Learn about navigating the world of film research and music clearances. Get tips on how to reduce costs and limit risks using stock footage, still and recorded music. The workshop explores three […] | 8 events,The Vancouver International Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Vancouver, British Columbia VIFF Amp explores every aspect of the intersection of music and sound in visual media. Amp supports an annual cohort of songwriters, composers, music supervisors and managers through a competitive and juried application process, with a focus on providing access to artists from traditionally marginalized communities. This four-day event features expertly curated masterclasses, case studies, […] iSAFF is an annual film festival dedicated to showing independent films connected to South Asia and the South Asian diaspora across the world. With a commitment to showcase unique storytelling and foster creativity, this festival brings together filmmakers, industry professionals, and film enthusiasts from around the world. Learn more –  This September + October, 2023 join Creative BC to learn about the Rogers Indigenous Film Fund (RIFF) Program. The RIFF program gives companies and creators financing assistance for early development work of a new project, or ‘next phase’ early development work of an existing project. Eligible applicants can apply for up to $20,000 to cover […] | 9 events,Telefilm Canada is inviting Canadian animation production companies to apply for the second edition of RDVCANADA | Meet the Animations. Up to five producers from selected companies will receive personalized mentorship, pitch preparation, workshops, and networking opportunities, culminating in a chance to pitch at the Annecy International Animation Film Market (MIFA) in June 2024. – Join the UBC Symphony Orchestra led by director Jonathan Girard for its opening night! PROGRAM: Jean Coulthard (1908-2000) Introduction and Three Folk Songs (from Canadian Mosaic) Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Suite from “Pelléas et Mélisande” Interval Andrew Balfour (b.1967) Pyotr’s Dream Georges Bizet (1838-1875) L’Arlésienne – Suite No. 2 LEARN MORE | 10 events,Squamish Constellation Festival may be taking a breather this year, but they’ve been hard at work getting ready for this huge celebration with Nashville’s alt-country genius Rayland Baxter – and many others to be announced in the next couple of weeks! LEARN MORE | 11 events,con·cur·rence: 1. the fact of two or more events or circumstances happening or existing at the same time: a point at which three or more lines meet. 2. agreement or consistency. Concurrence Gatherings are concerts, talks and story-sharing events, featuring Indigenous Artists and emerging DTES Small Arts Grants recipients with NOW Society Musicians. Presented by […] |