The annual Student Okanagan Film Festival continues a tradition of celebrating emerging student filmmakers of the Okanagan Valley. The festival showcases short films from a wide range of genres including mini-documentary, experimental, music videos, animation, short narrative & more. This is a great chance for student filmmakers to see their films or videos on a…
Telefilm Canada is proud to announce the first rollout of its Western Strategy, with a spotlight on British Columbia, as part of its commitment to celebrating regional talent and amplifying diverse voices across the country. Following the launch of its Atlantic Strategy in 2024, Telefilm has now begun consultations with partners in British Columbia to…
As spooky season quickly approaches, so does this years HorrorFest (presented by OSIF) And tickets are now on sale! When: Saturday, October 25th, 2025Films start at 7:00pm – Doors open at 6:00pmWhere: Metro Hub – 1265 Ellis StreetTickets: Click Here As said on the OSIF website. HorrorFest is the ultimate cinematic celebration of all things terrifying and macabre. So…
To whom it may concern, I just wanted to share a few thoughts following the announcement about the U.S. tariffs on foreign-made films. It’s wild stuff. First off, yeah, it sounds a bit nuts. It’s unclear how Trump would even enforce something like this. Tariffs on films? It’s a logistical mess. Are they going to…
The Okanagan Film Commission is lining up a slate of indie films shooting in Vernon & North Okanagan from June to November 2025 — and we need YOU. We’re building a roster of skilled professionals in all departments to support these productions and show the industry we’re ready to roll. 📍 Vernon & North Okanagan📅 Production runs June–November📧 Apply: info@okanaganfilm.com🔗 Keep profiles updated…
Welcome to the first episode of The Okanagan Film and Animation Spotlight created in conjunction with Castanet. This monthly series will pull back the curtain on the film and animation world in the Okanagan. Check out the first episode here!
If you’re a filmmaker in the Okanagan region, no doubt you’ve heard about the Okanagan Film Awards. If it’s on your radar you should know time is running out to get a submission in. Categories include: So if you’ve dreamed of getting your work on the big screen, now’s your chance so submit today!
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,…
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.
