One of the wonderful things about being a filmmaker in the Okanangan is the amazing film community, and how active they are. It feels like there’s always someone out and about filming, doesn’t it? And while there are a lot of moving pieces to any size of Production, one often overlooked aspect is the props…
Did you know that in the Okanagan-Similkameen Boundary region last year, we filmed 31 productions (not including animation) ? Well now you do.
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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…
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…
Attention everyone! Our locations department is in need of specific locations that YOU might be able to help with. The first is a smaller home sitting on a bluff on Okanagan Lake. Something fairly remote and not close to a lot of other homes. In addition to that, we are always looking for apartments, lofts,…
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.
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.
