The annual Student Okanagan Film Festival continues a tradition of celebrating emerging student filmmakers of the Okanagan Valley. The festival showcases short films from a wide range of genres including mini-documentary, experimental, music videos, animation, short narrative & more. This is a great chance for student filmmakers to see their films or videos on a…
With all the new productions that keep coming to our beautiful region, it’s about time we had a new place to hone our skills. Cue Lakeside Actors Studio! A brand new boutique acting studio for kids, led by a working actor. So what are you waiting for? Go to Lakeside Actors Studio and check it…
The hit show Tracker has been filming a lot in the Okanagan, and the latest episode is coming out this Sunday. Check out the trailer here!
The Okanagan recently visited the Toronto International world Film Festival (TIFF ). Check out what happened, here:
Telefilm Canada is proud to announce the first rollout of its Western Strategy, with a spotlight on British Columbia, as part of its commitment to celebrating regional talent and amplifying diverse voices across the country. Following the launch of its Atlantic Strategy in 2024, Telefilm has now begun consultations with partners in British Columbia to…
Guess what, local filmmakers! The 4th round of our Equity + Emerging Development Program through Creative BC is now open! The Equity + 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…
HELLO FIlm Family! Looking for a home like the ones pictured above for a Local Movie Production. Must be white or light coloured, in the greater Kelowna area, and 2 stories. They’re looking for something very “80’s or 90’s”. Have anything like this? Drop a line to gwyliephoto@gmail.com!
As spooky season quickly approaches, so does this years HorrorFest (presented by OSIF) And tickets are now on sale! When: Saturday, October 25th, 2025Films start at 7:00pm – Doors open at 6:00pmWhere: Metro Hub – 1265 Ellis StreetTickets: Click Here As said on the OSIF website. HorrorFest is the ultimate cinematic celebration of all things terrifying and macabre. So…
Just a quick note to that Creative BC’s Production Program is now open and accepting applications until August 29th. “The Production Program provides financial support to B.C.-based independent creators in the production of commercially ready and market-viable longer-form motion picture projects that reflect and enhance the cultural diversity of the province.” The Guidelines, Application Form,…
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.
