The 82nd Annual Golden Globes are gearing up, and this morning the nominations were handed out for the ceremony which will air live on Sunday, Jan. 5, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. In the television category, The Bear had the most nominations with five, followed by Shōgun and Only Murders…
If you haven’t heard of it yet, the SnakeBite Film Festival in Penticton is growing to be one of the more popular Film Festivals in the Okanagan. Last year, after teaming up with OSIF, the festival filling almost 1200 seats during the four day festival. That being said, with tickets now on sale, it might…
OSIF is proud to, once again, host the Okanagan Screen Awards. The Okanagan Screen Awards is a prestigious, red carpet Film Festival celebrating Local Film & Local Talent in the Okanagan Valley. Screening everything from Films, Docs, Commercials, Music Videos Animation, and more, this festival creates opportunity for like minded creatives to showcase their work,…
Guess what? It’s that spooky time of year again, where local horror fans and filmmakers creep out of the woodwork! And thanks to OSIF, HorrorFest has returned. What is HorrorFest? Only the ultimate cinematic celebration of all things terrifying and macabre. HorrorFest brings together the most haunting films from around the Okanagan. For more information,…
Telus STORYHIVE fund has been helping filmmakers launch their careers for years now – but mainly for those in the documentary world. But this year, they’ve branched out and awarded 40 individuals in BC and Alberta $20,000 each and invited them to be part of the TELUS STORYHIVE Scripted Edition! Those chosen will also receive…
Okay. We may be stretching the truth on that one a little bit. The reality was there were fewer films this year, and according to attendance records, there were fewer fans. It seems like the Toronto Independent Film Festival has been the hotspot for distributors and filmmakers alike for decades to meet and ink deals,…
That’s right, everyone. OSIF‘s hugely popular HorrorFest is back again for it’s 15th year! HorrorFest brings together the most haunting films from around the Okanagan. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of darkness, where every shadow holds a secret and every scream echoes in the night. Are you brave enough to embrace…
Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey across the water? Get ready, because the Paddling Film Festival is making waves in Vernon this month! Hosted at the Towne Theatre on June 20, this festival is a celebration of all things paddle sports, promising an evening of excitement, adventure, and breathtaking cinematography. Curated from…
Canada celebrated an epic night yesterday, with two films standing out from the rest. Little Bird managed to take home 12 CSA’s, and BlackBerry walked away with an earth shattering 14 awards – more than any other show or film in Canadian Screen Award’s history. Curious to see who else brough home awards? Click here!
Buckle up, because Canada’s biggest (and best?) awards show is set to air this Friday, and the lineup looks pretty good. Hosted by Canadian Comedian Mae Martin, the event will take place in Toronto in the afternoon, and be streamed that same evening. One notable film is already gaining some attention. BlackBerry, which follows the…
The Okanagan Film Commission endeavours to cultivate a prosperous regional film and animation industry by promoting and delivering exceptional services to local and international production companies alike. With over three decades of experience, we stand out as industry leaders in British Columbia, committed to bolstering local businesses and creating job opportunities for our talented crew members.
