Alaska Airlines has announced that they will be expanding their services to include Kelowna starting December 19, 2024 and scheduled to end March 17, 2025. “We’re delighted to offer guests more access to some of the world’s best ski destinations this winter, including our first-ever service to majestic Vail, Colorado from San Diego and Seattle….
It’s been 30 years since Tom Hanks and Robyn Wright worked together on Forest Gump, but it looks like the two continue to make movie magic together. This week we were treated to a first look at their upcoming drama directed by Robert Zemekis where deaging software was used to create younger versions of the…
The people spoke, and the theatres listened. The world’s very first feature film written by ChatGPT was scheduled to launch in London this past week, but the new technology is facing some real world problems even AI didn’t predict. When publicity began announcing the premiere, the Prince Charles Theatre began receiving complaints (over 200, to…
Guess what everyone? It’s EMC’s birthday, and THEY’RE the one’s giving out the gifts! If you haven’t checked them out yet, now would be the time to do so. Even better? You have until June 30th to take advantage of it all. For more information check them out at EMC Studio!
The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) announced on Thursday night that 96.5 percent of its eligible members voted to authorize a strike if a new deal with the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) isn’t reached. The first time this has happened in the WGC’s 33 year history. Negotiations, ongoing for six months, focus on improved…
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…
Are you looking for more information on the revoking of the Animation Tax Credit in the Okanagan? We’ve gathered as many news stories and interviews with Jon Summerland we could find to help keep you informed. Loss of tax credit could impact animation studios in the Okanagan – Castanet News 1130 Radio Interview with Jon…
Finance Minister Katrine Conroy address to the Chamber of Commerce was this past Tuesday, and our Film Commissioner, Jon Summerland had plenty to say about it. Namely that elimination of a regional and distance location tax credit has had a detrimental affect on that industry across the Central Okanagan. To read the full story in…
As you may have heard, beginning May 1st, there are some new regulations surrounding short-term rental properties. In this post, we’ll be sharing what we know, and how it could affect you if you are a) planning on renting out your home to Productions, or b) looking to rent a home for productions. For all…
This just in from Creative BC! The Equity and Emerging Development Program aims to provide direct and targeted support to emerging and/or equity seeking B.C. filmmakers. Creators can receive a grant of up to $10,000 to cover the cost of bringing together a development team to do research, develop a concept or write a script….
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.
