Ready for the holidays? Looking for a little Christmas cheer? Well then add ‘watch Our Holiday Story’ to your list of things to do! The movie was filmed in Kelowna and Summerland, not only utilizing a lot of our amazing crew, talent, and locations, but also quite a few small businesses. Our Holiday Story can…
BC Officials are headed to LA this week, with the goal of promoting the benefits of filming in our Province. Leading the delegation are 3 newly appointed NDP MLA’s (Minister of Finance Brenda Bailey, Minister of Tourism Spence Chandra Herbert, and Parliamentary Secretary for Arts and Film Nina Kreiger). “We are getting to work right…
Hello Okanagan! Once again, we are on the lookout for some unique locations for the many productions set to film. Specifically right now, we have several groups in search of warehouse space (either shiny and new or drag and haunted looking). If you or someone you know has something along those lines, please reach out!…
OSIF is proud to, once again, host the Okanagan Screen Awards. The Okanagan Screen Awards is a prestigious, red carpet Film Festival celebrating Local Film & Local Talent in the Okanagan Valley. Screening everything from Films, Docs, Commercials, Music Videos Animation, and more, this festival creates opportunity for like minded creatives to showcase their work,…
The much-anticipated Tracker Season 2, Episode 4 reunited fan-favourites Colter Shaw and Reenie in a thrilling case set against the backdrop of a high-end vineyard is finally here! Filmed in Oliver and Okanagan Falls, this episode showcased the dynamic chemistry between Colter and Reenie while capturing the stunning beauty of the region. The series excels…
Osoyoos, BC—The Okanagan region continues to strengthen its reputation as a sought-after destination for film and television productions. As we wrap yet another significant project—one of scale and scope we’re not permitted to disclose—it’s clear the production team left with an appreciation for the cinematic potential the Okanagan has to offer. This latest production is…
Have you checked out the opportunities at Creative BC lately? If you haven’t, just a quick reminder that the current round of their Production Program is still open and accepting applications until 8 November 2024. The Production Program will provide financial support to B.C. based independent creators in the production of commercially ready and market…
Guess what? It’s that spooky time of year again, where local horror fans and filmmakers creep out of the woodwork! And thanks to OSIF, HorrorFest has returned. What is HorrorFest? Only the ultimate cinematic celebration of all things terrifying and macabre. HorrorFest brings together the most haunting films from around the Okanagan. For more information,…
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.
