Community News & Opportunities
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November 7 to 17, 2024
VAFF celebrates its 28th edition this year, including a full spectrum of Industry, Films, Events with special guests, and online programs. In person Venues include, Cineplex at International Village, Vancouver Film School & Scotia Bank Theatre & Lounge.
Program, Tickets, Events HERE!
Top 40 Announced Nov 13th at Noon!
Running since 1999, Crazy8s is an annual 8-day short filmmaking challenge that provides support and funding to 6 emerging and mid-career filmmakers to produce a short film, and provides training opportunities to crew and cast. After a Gala Screening and Afterparty, the films go on to be seen by audiences worldwide at film festivals and on other distribution channels.
Crazy8s is presented by the DGCBC.
2024 Eastside Culture Crawl!
November 14-17, 2024. Thu/Fri: 5pm-10pm. Sat/Sun: 11am-6pm
Explore our 2024 Program!
InFocus Film School & Old Bank Studios Presents
Scripts InFocus LIVE!
Thurs, Nov 21 - 554 Seymour St, Vancouver
Join us for an exciting evening at InFocus Film School's Scripts In Focus! Get a firsthand look at the creative work of our talented students. Reading fresh from the page, local actors who will be bringing these scripts to life for the very first time, right before your eyes. After the readings, stick around for our Vancouver Film Industry Afterparty, where you can mix and mingle with filmmakers, actors, and other industry pros. Enjoy drinks, conversation, and a lively atmosphere that will keep the night going!
Details at InFocus Film School Facebook page!
After a 5 Year Haitus….
The Celluloid Social Club Returns!
Wednesday, November 27th, 2024
ANZA Club, 3 West 8th Ave, Vancouver
Doors: 7pm
Details on Facebook Here!
The Whistler Film Festival connects audiences, filmmakers and industry with the films we love, industry insights we need and the human connection that we crave. Events included film premieres, industry summits, talent programs, parties and special guest appearances by actors and directors.
Creative Mornings - Vancouver
Special Guest Speaker: Madeline Shaw
December’s speaker will be Madeleine Shaw, a social entrepreneur, writer, mentor and gardener. Madeleine will share her incredible and inspiring story of creativity through the lens of the global theme ‘cycle’.
Friday, Dec 6th, 2024 8:15-10:15am * NEW VENUE! *
Vancouver Art Gallery - Room 4, East - 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Details & Registration link here!
Ongoing Resources & Friends…..
Gender Equity in Media Society Vancouver (GEMS) is a member-based organization committed to furthering gender equity in film and television. Previously named Women in Film and Television Vancouver (WIFTV), GEMS incorporated in 1989 as a not-for-profit society registered in British Columbia.
By addressing systemic barriers, GEMS works towards supporting more inclusive, representative media.
The Genre Film Lab / Coffee Chats - past chats available to view online!
We will be returning in Fall 2024!
Not having done a live show since November 2019, we miss seeing see our Celluloid Social Club members in person and sharing great short films with you! In the meantime keep in touch with local screenings happening online at our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18306091376
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MiTribe Media Studios
We contribute to the Vancouver artistic community through Production Support Services and Mentorships in our studio at 150 East 3rd Avenue, and Live Events designed to bring people together in celebration of each other’s work.
Taping Rooms, Classes, Music & mixer events - come check us out!
www.mitribemedia.com
GVPTA is a non-profit charitable organization whose membership includes theatre companies, theatre makers and artists, and other organizations and individuals that support theatre. We provide services, promotion of member news and community events, opportunities to connect and network, and hold an annual theatre conference.
Show Listings Here!
First Saturday Open Studios
First Saturday is a public monthly artist-run open-studio event in Vancouver, North Vancouver, New Westminster, Victoria & the Gulf Islands. Each month a new artist opens their doors to the public to share their work & chat…
Website & details here!
Gender Equity in Media Society Vancouver (GEMS) is a member-based organization committed to furthering gender equity in film and television. Previously named Women in Film and Television Vancouver (WIFTV), GEMS incorporated in 1989 as a not-for-profit society registered in British Columbia.
By addressing systemic barriers, GEMS works towards supporting more inclusive, representative media.
The Genre Film Lab / Coffee Chats - past chats available to view online!
https://gemsvancouver.org/
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