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!
Through the B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events Fund (BCFFE), the Government of B.C. is providing $15 million in one-time grants for eligible events in response to calls for support from the sector as events continue to experience ongoing challenges related to rising costs, reduced revenues, and impacts from severe weather events. The BCFFE Fund provides…
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…
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…
“Film production in B.C. has taken a big hit over the last few years–from the pandemic, labour disruptions south of the border, and changes to the way industry does business,” said Eby. “We’re going to take action to respond to this new reality and get thousands of talented workers new opportunities. Our plan will boost…
As promised, we’re continuing to bring you monthly interviews with local filmmakers, and for February we had the pleasure of sitting down with a legend in the animation world. If you haven’t already, meet Rick Mischel. With 30 years of experience in the animation industry, Rick has been an Executive Producer at Sony Pictures Animation,…
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…
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.
