In case you missed it, Award Season has begun, starting off with the highly anticipated Golden Globe Awards showcasing excellence in Film and Television. Traditionally this is a must-watch awards show because it largely mirrors what will transpire at the Academy Awards held in March. “Oppenheimer” scored eight nominations and won best drama motion picture,…
The longest film ever made, according to Guinness World Records, is “The Cure for Insomnia” (1987), directed by John Henry Timmis IV. The film lasts 85 hours and is considered an extraordinary achievement in the film industry.
With the new year, we’ve decided to add new items to our growing website. The first of which will be monthly interviews with local Okanagan filmmakers.And we’ve decided to start with Kelly Veltri.Kelly has a long and successful career in the film world. He is the owner of Creative Empire Productions, has a successful equipment…
Wishing you a wonderful 2024! All the best, from the team at the Okanagan Film Commission.
From the entire team at the Okanagan Film Commission, we wish you an amazing winter season!
With its mythical monsters, wildly intricate special effects, and visionary locations, “Percy Jackson and The Olympians” seemed like the perfect first film to use a brand new immersive technology. The series, shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, is the first Canadian project to utilize a new technology (dubbed StageCraft), which replaces the need for green screens….
Calling all local filmmakers! OSIF (The Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmakers) has partnered with the Snakebite Film Festival to bring you an exciting film contest with a chance to win up to a $1500 cash prize! Register today through the OSIF site , and between January 11th-16th 2024, you will have 5 days to write,…
The Roundhay Garden Scene was the very first moving picture, and was produced in 1888. The French inventor, Louis Le Prince, filmed his family prancing around in a circle in an extraordinary two second clip. It might not seem like much now, but that innovation is what lead to the commercialized cameras and motion pictures…
Are you an aspiring filmmaker or a seasoned crew member looking to expand your opportunities? We’ve been receiving a lot of inquiries about how to join our crew list, and we’re excited to share just how easy it is! At the heart of our new website is a streamlined process designed to make it effortless…
Do you have a unique location that deserves to be in film? Then we want to hear from you! Simply complete the form on our CONTACT PAGE here and someone will get back to you with more information. We have studios and productions companies inquiring daily about filming in the beautiful Okanagan so now is…
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.
