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.
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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…
Today, we got to know another legend in filmmaking. Mr. Dean Goodine. His career spans decades working with some of our industry’s greats. I hope you enjoy getting to know him as much as we did.QUESTION: Who are you, and what do you do?DEAN: My name is Dean Goodine and I am a film and…
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….
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)
Thanks to TELUS a brand-new 30 minute video titled “Beyond The Powder” has just been launched (and yes…you get to watch it here!) This feature documentary includes some amazing historic footage, conversations with locals including our Fire Chief, President and CEO, Canada’s number one female snowboard instructor, a Big White Ambassador, Sales Director, Senior Vice…
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.
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.
