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.
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So if you’ve dreamed of getting your work on the big screen, now’s your chance so submit today!
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…
During the past year, our community has suffered crushing blows with the wildfires that raged through the Okanagan. Our scenic backdrop that has been used hundreds of times for picturesque films and romantic movies-of-the-week was destroyed. And while we could spend time talking about how awful this was for everyone, or about rebuilding, we’re taking…
This image came to us and we just had to share. It’s a creation from Todd Ramsay, a local animation director reflecting his take on the decision to discontinue the regional and distant regional tax incentive. There’s nothing left to say as it speaks for itself.
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…
Hi Everyone, As the Okanagan Film Commissioner, I would like to collaborate with all of you to transform our region into a premier destination for film and TV productions. Here are the key areas on which we will focus: 2. Community Engagement: 3. Supporting Local Talent and Businesses: 4. Infrastructure Development: 5. Sustainability: 6. Regulatory…
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…
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.
