The Okanagan Wildlife Film Festival, supporting Summerland’s wildlife center, is coming to Kelowna next month. Hosted by the Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society, this fundraiser on May 17 at the Mary Irwin Theatre features the IMAX documentary “Beavers: The Biggest Dam Movie You Ever Saw.” Director Stacy Wolfenden hails it as a timeless Canadian piece. Proceeds…
It’s no secret that Producing a film is no easy feat, with one of the biggest challenges being coming up with funding to get everything you need paid for. But did you know, if you live in the Okanagan, and are a member of OSIF (the Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmakers), you can get help…
The Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) announced on Thursday night that 96.5 percent of its eligible members voted to authorize a strike if a new deal with the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) isn’t reached. The first time this has happened in the WGC’s 33 year history. Negotiations, ongoing for six months, focus on improved…
Hey everyone! We have another request for a location and I KNOW you can help. We’re in search of Craftsman style homes with open interior concepts. And, from what I understand, either 1 or 2 stories high. Sound like something you have or know about? Give us a shout here! Thanks in advance.
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.
Canadian filmmaker Caitlyn Sponheimer, is making her feature directorial debut with Wild Goat Surf, which filmed in Penticton, BC in August of 2022. The film is a coming of age story about a young skater girl who is growing up in an RV park with her mother in the summer of 2003. She dreams of…
Are you looking for more information on the revoking of the Animation Tax Credit in the Okanagan? We’ve gathered as many news stories and interviews with Jon Summerland we could find to help keep you informed. Loss of tax credit could impact animation studios in the Okanagan – Castanet News 1130 Radio Interview with Jon…
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. To read the full story in…
As you may have heard, beginning May 1st, there are some new regulations surrounding short-term rental properties. In this post, we’ll be sharing what we know, and how it could affect you if you are a) planning on renting out your home to Productions, or b) looking to rent a home for productions. For all…
It’s no secret we have a LOT of new productions that are looking to shoot here this year, but part of that equation is ensuring we have great locations for Producers to film in! Currently we’re looking for dark and foreboding silos! Think Stranger Things. Think Sci-Fi or horror. So if you know of anything…
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