Welcome to the first episode of The Okanagan Film and Animation Spotlight created in conjunction with Castanet.
This monthly series will pull back the curtain on the film and animation world in the Okanagan.
Check out the first episode here!
This time, I had the pleasure of getting to know Dalias Blake! Dalias is a Jamaican born Actor with over 100 Film and Television credits and is known for roles in projects such as Donovan’s Echo, Godzilla, The Good Doctor and Altered Carbon. Dalias also produces original music and performs as Reggae-Rap artist MistahD.QUESTION: Having…
If you haven’t heard of it yet, the SnakeBite Film Festival in Penticton is growing to be one of the more popular Film Festivals in the Okanagan. Last year, after teaming up with OSIF, the festival filling almost 1200 seats during the four day festival. That being said, with tickets now on sale, it might…
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,…
If you’re a filmmaker in the Okanagan region, no doubt you’ve heard about the Okanagan Film Awards. If it’s on your radar you should know time is running out to get a submission in. Categories include: So if you’ve dreamed of getting your work on the big screen, now’s your chance so submit today!
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,…
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…
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.
