The latest news on BC's arts, culture and heritage sector.

The 3rd Edition of the Vancouver International Black Film Festival Returns, December 1-4, 2023

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VIBFF 2023 amplifies Black Voices with Innovative, Diverse and Bold programming. A true celebration of Diverse Black Cinema!

After two successful editions, The Vancouver Intl Black Film Festival is back once again with a hybrid version to amplify the voices of Afro-descendants in British Columbia and to foster accessibility across the country. The third annual Vancouver Intl Black Film Festival #VIBFF23, created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Global BC, is thrilled to announce its official hybrid program and events lineup, running December 1 – 4, 2023. The In-Person screenings and events will take place at the VIFF Vancity Theatre and Studio Theatre. 

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Vancouver International Black Film Festival Returns

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Vancouver International Black Film Festival Returns

The 2nd edition of the Vancouver International Black Film Festival #VIBFF22 will run online from December 16 – 20, 2022.

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Applications are open for the RBC Emerging Indigenous Filmmaker Award

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Image Source: National Screen Institute

Aiming to provide financial support to a current or future project, or career goals of one emerging filmmaker. The recipient of the RBC Emerging Indigenous Filmmaker Award will be awarded $7,500 and two hours of mentorship and advice from the Indigenous award advisor.

If you are looking to:

  • Fund a current or upcoming project

  • Gain additional training

  • Hire a story editor or production crew

  • Scout locations

  • Further your career

Check out their website for eligibility and how to apply.

Deadline: Friday October 14, 2022

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DYKE NEWS presents DYKE NEWS/DYKE FILM

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DYKE NEWS presents DYKE NEWS/DYKE FILM

DYKE NEWS is excited to present DYKE NEWS/DYKE FILM, a program of 7 experimental short lesbian films from the 1990s! The films have been selected from works created across the country with a goal of connecting dykes & queers to a lineage of lesbian and queer film making.

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Embark Sustainability presents Indigenous Led Land Stewardship

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Embark Sustainability presents Indigenous Led Land Stewardship

Get popcorn and a pen ready! Let’s learn, reflect, and advocate for Indigenous-led land stewardship together.

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Okpik: Little Village in the Arctic will appear on CBC Gem in Inuvialuktun

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Okpik: Little Village in the Arctic will appear on CBC Gem in Inuvialuktun

Copper Quartz Media has announced that their latest film Okpik: Little Village in the Arctic will premiere on CBC Gem in Inuvialuktun on August 5th, 2022 and in English on CBC Manitoba on August 6th, 2022.

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Vancouver International Women in Film Festival Seeks Submissions

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Vancouver International Women in Film Festival Seeks Submissions

Now in its 18th year, the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival (VIWFF) showcases an impressive line-up of short and feature-length films (narrative, documentary, experimental and animation) by established and emerging women and gender diverse filmmakers from around the world.

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Paid mentorship opportunity for documentary film makers

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Paid mentorship opportunity for documentary film makers

Story Money Impact is offering 15 impact coaching hours to three Canadian documentary films (25–90 mins in length) by underrepresented creators that are in the development phases of their projects. Participating film teams will receive an honorarium of $750 for their time. Visit our website to read more about this opportunity and submit applications.

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Nominate a director, playwright, or designer you know to win a $100,000 theatre award

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Canada’s $100,000 theatre award celebrates the transformative and influential work of directors, playwrights, and designers, and this fall, the 2022 Siminovitch Prize spotlight will shine on directors!

Do you know an exceptional director working in English or French who deserves national recognition, $75,000, and the opportunity to support an emerging artist with mentorship and $25,000?

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Federal Government Opens Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund

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Federal Government Opens Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund

On February 1, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the launch of the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund. This new temporary funding program will provide $60 million to help workers in the live performance sector.

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All-Parties Town Hall Addresses Audiovisual Industry

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All-Parties Town Hall Addresses Audiovisual Industry

On September 8, the Directors Guild of Canada hosted a virtual town hall where candidates from the five major national parties addressed the future of the audiovisual industry — television, music, radio, streaming and more.

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Parties Talk Arts and Culture in National Debate

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Parties Talk Arts and Culture in National Debate

On September 12, candidates from the major national parties got down to brass tacks on arts and culture in a debate hosted on CPAC by the Coalition for the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.

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Applications Open for VIFF AMP Talent Accelerator

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Applications Open for VIFF AMP Talent Accelerator

Applications are now open for the VIFF AMP Talent Accelerator program, which provides 50 emerging creators from across Canada with exclusive mentorship and learning opportunities. Applications close August 8.

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Budget 2021 Commits $1.9B to Arts, Culture, Heritage, Sports

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Budget 2021 Commits $1.9B to Arts, Culture, Heritage, Sports

In Budget 2021, released June 28, the Government of Canada committed $1.9 billion to help support the arts, culture, heritage and sport sectors, including a $300M Recovery Fund for Arts, Culture, Heritage and Sport Sectors, $200M Reopening Fund, and the $200M Major Festivals and Events Support Initiative.

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New Research Project Examines COVID-19 Impacts on Film and TV Equity

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New Research Project Examines COVID-19 Impacts on Film and TV Equity

The impact of COVID-19 on the film and television production industry across Canada – in particular its risk to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion – is the subject of a new research project launched by the Women in Film and Television Canada Coalition.

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Actsafe’s COVID-19 Safety Procedures Course Available Online

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Actsafe’s COVID-19 Safety Procedures Course Available Online

Actsafe’s COVID-19 Safety Course provides a general overview for workers in British Columbia’s arts and entertainment production industries on how to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on their worksites.

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New Survey to Quantify Workplace Sexual Harassment in the Performing Arts

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New Survey to Quantify Workplace Sexual Harassment in the Performing Arts

The survey, called The Change You Want to See, was designed by Hill Strategies and Rosa, and polls Canadian union and non-union contract workers in the performing arts, film, and television industries. Complete it by October 23.

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BC Launches $2 Million Domestic Motion Picture Fund

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As part of the COVID-19 Action Plan relief funding, the Province is investing $2 million to launch the new Domestic Motion Picture Fund. This is the first dedicated funding since 2003 to support the production phase of content creation in BC’s domestic motion picture sector.

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BC Entertainment Hall of Fame Seeks Noms for Class of 2021

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BC Entertainment Hall of Fame Seeks Noms for Class of 2021

The BC Entertainment Hall of Fame invites nominations for its 2021 honourees. Nominations are open until November 15.

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May is Asian Heritage Month!

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May is Asian Heritage Month!

In 2002, the Government of Canada designated May as Asian Heritage Month. Click through for ways to celebrate the culture and contributions of Canadians of Asian origin.

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