Community News & Opportunities
/Gathering Place Theatre Workshops
Theatre for the fun of it, led by Teresa Vandertuin
January 20 to February 13
Mondays 3:30pm-6pm
Thursdays 12:30pm-3pm
*except Thurs Jan 23, watch for alternate plans
Gathering Place, 2nd floor Fitness Room
609 Helmcken Street
Everyone welcome, Free, No experience necessary.
Creative Mornings - Vancouver
Special Guest Speaker: Jason Bempong
Bempong, known by friends as ‘Brotha Jason’, is known for blending painting, movement, and textile arts. Drawing inspiration from 80s and 90s hip-hop culture and traditional West African art, his work bridges cultural heritage with contemporary expression. As the founder of Sleepless Mindz, a streetwear brand recognized for its positive community impact, Jason is passionate about empowering emerging artists and fostering creativity through innovation and self-expression.
Friday, Feb 7th, 2025 8:15-10:15am * NEW VENUE! *
Vancouver Art Gallery - Room 4, East - 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Details & Registration link here!
Gender Equity in Media Festival
The 20th Annual International Film Festival
March 5th - 9th, 2025.
GEMFest is the only film festival dedicated to women and gender diverse people in Western Canada, and one of just three international film festivals for women and gender diverse people in Canada.
2025’s TOP 6 ANNOUNCED!
Gala Screening & After Party March 29th, 2025!
My Mother, The Zombie Director: Samantha Pineda Writer: Loretta Seto
Our Monsters Director/Writer: Mia Petrovic
Red Light Rebel Director/Writer: Hannah Yang
The Reveal Director/Writer: Jackie Hoffart
W7éyle (Moon’s Wife) Director/Writer: Amanda Wandler
Where Is My Head? Director: Spencer Zimmerman Writer: Pat Moonie & Spencer Zimmerman
Next Event: April 16, 2025
The ANZA Club - 3 West 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC
Doors: 7pm, Show at 8pm
The Celluloid Social Club is a short film screening event with filmmaker Q&As and networking founded in 1997 in Vancouver, B.C.
Keep in touch with local screenings happening online at our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18306091376
https://celluloidsocialclub.com/
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!
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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!
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!
