Community News & Opportunities

 

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.

https://www.whistlerfilmfestival.com/

 

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!


The 4th Annual VIBFF - Celebrating Cultural Diversity and Creative Excellence with 35 films from around the globe! We amplify Black Voices with Innovative, Diverse and Bold programming.
A true celebration of Diverse Black Cinema!

#VIBFF24 Opens with Matthew Leutwyler’s ‘FIGHT LIKE A GIRL’

Special Events, Program & Tickets: 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!

https://gemsvancouver.org/


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


Your online source for film, television, and theatre books. We invite you to browse through our online store where you will find thousands of titles. Let’s make your creative dreams come true!

Sign up for our newsletter with notices of sales, workshops, blogs & special events at www.bizbooks.net

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/


For Reviews of local & international performances & arts events, Colin Thomas [award winning playwright, Theatre Reviewer & Critic for almost four decades] offers thoughtful & insightful gems to consider in the world of theatre & art. Highly recommend!

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Vancouver’s classic film event!

Six finalists will receive an in-kind production package and services worth tens of thousands of dollars, workshops and mentorship, and $2,000 cash to make a short film in just 8 days, then showcase it at a Gala Screening & Afterparty to the BC film and television industry!

Apply for #Crazy8sFilms25 on FilmFreeway https://filmfreeway.com/Crazy8s or at https://crazy8s.film/

Crazy8s is presented by the DGCBC.