Canadian filmmaker Caitlyn Sponheimer, is making her feature directorial debut with Wild Goat Surf, which filmed in Penticton, BC in August of 2022. The film is a coming of age story about a young skater girl who is growing up in an RV park with her mother in the summer of 2003. She dreams of…
I want to clear the air about something that’s been going around lately regarding my views on unions and crew membership. There seems to be some mixed messages out there, so let’s straighten things out. First off, I’m not anti-union, let’s get that straight. I totally get their importance, especially once a TV series is…
Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmakers (OSIF) Board of Directors Elections are underway! Unfamiliar with what OSIF is? Well then, it’s a good thing you found this post. OSIF has been around as a club of enthusiastic filmmakers since the early 1990’s. Learn more about them here. Nominations only happen once a year, so don’t miss…
Last weekend marked a sensational event in Kelowna as the much-anticipated Okanagan Screen Awards unfolded in a dazzling display of local talent and cinematic brilliance. The event was a resounding success, showcasing the region’s film industry and the extraordinary individuals behind it. The Okanagan Screen Awards, now in its second year, has become a cornerstone…
The Okanagan Screen Awards (OSA), a prestigious red carpet film festival celebrating local film & localtalent, returns for its highly anticipated annual edition. Organized by the Okanagan Society ofIndependent Filmmaking (OSIF) and proudly sponsored by IATSE Local 891, the OSA promises a nightof cinematic brilliance and celebration of the vibrant creative community. Showcasing the diversity…
Okay, okay. We lied. We’ve all signed some pretty serious NDA’s with our clients and can’t reveal specifically what’s filming in town. However, someone who was really curious could have a look at Creative BC’s website at their Production List because it happens to include our local productions on it too. (Just saying)
OSIF and Snakebite Film Festival in Penticton have partnered for a 5 Day Film Competition. Fourteen teams are currently racing to complete their short films where they all have the same prop, character, and line of dialogue and had to choose between seven genres and seven themes/sub genres for their film. Selected films will be…
Calling all local filmmakers! OSIF (The Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmakers) has partnered with the Snakebite Film Festival to bring you an exciting film contest with a chance to win up to a $1500 cash prize! Register today through the OSIF site , and between January 11th-16th 2024, you will have 5 days to write,…
Did you know that 1 in 10 people in Canada are affected with some level of kidney disease? Kelowna based filmmaker Ryan Tebbutt recently premiered his feature documentary “Because I Can” shedding light on the organ donation crisis in Canada. The film has been 12 years in the making and follows the story of Shelley…
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.
