Creative BC

Congratulations to four B.C. publishers earning national recognition for their powerful new works! • Arsenal Pulp Press • Orca Book Publishers • Talonbooks • Page Two Books Learn more : bccreates.com/b-c-publishers…

Apply to the Slate Development Program by August 13 at 4:00pm PT! The Program supports the growth of mid-level and experienced B.C.-based production companies with a track record of owned and controlled independent production in the province. Learn more: creativebc.com/funding-progra…

Spotlight on award-winning B.C. magazine: The Malahat Review, a cornerstone of Canada’s literary landscape BC Creates interviewed the magazine’s Editor Iain Higgins to explore what defines The Malahat Review today. Learn more: bccreates.com/beyond-the-pag…

Happening this week in B.C.! • Mission Folk Music Festival | July 25-27 • Shambhala Music Festival | July 25-28 • Early Music Vancouver’s Summer Festival | July 27–August 8 Creative BC is proud to support these Festivals. Learn more: bccreates.com/your-guide-to-…

Congratulations to the B.C. Documentary, HUNT FOR THE OLDEST DNA, Winner of the 46th Emmy Awards in Outstanding Science & Technology! Learn more: bccreates.com/b-c-documentar…

Congratulations to the 78 grants receiving $1.8M in support of B.C. live music initiatives and businesses! This program supports the growth, sustainability, and competitiveness of B.C.’s music industry. See the press release: creativebc.com/2025/07/creati…

Catch the Vancouver Folk Music Festival from today, July 18 - 20! BC Creates spoke with Artistic Director Fiona Black about how the event continues to evolve. Read the interview: bccreates.com/on-the-48th-va…

Congratulations to the 18 B.C. nominees for the 2025 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards! This year’s B.C. nominees include Cameron Whitcomb, Madeline Merlo, and more. Creative BC is proud to support the CCMA Awards. Learn more: bccreates.com/b-c-musicians-…

Apply to the Slate Development Program by August 13 at 4:00pm PT! The Program supports the growth of mid-level and experienced B.C.-based production companies with a track record of owned and controlled independent production in the province. Learn more: creativebc.com/funding-progra…

Reimagine the dance floor with Public Disco! BC Creates spoke with Nickolas Collinet, the Executive Director of Public Disco, to learn about the vision behind the organization and dance floors. Creative BC is proud to support Public Disco. Learn more: bccreates.com/reimagining-th…

Applications are now open for the Project Development Fund program. This program enables B.C.-owned and controlled production companies to build on development commitments secured from broadcasters, distributors and funding agencies. Learn more: creativebc.com/funding-progra…

Congratulations to the Creative BC-funded films taking home 16 trophies at the 2025 Leo Awards! • CAN I GET A WITNESS? • SAINTS AND WARRIORS • Fox's "Murder in a Small Town" • ANGELA'S SHADOW • EASYBAKE Learn more: bccreates.com/celebrating-th…

Call for Entries: Access Key Markets in Asia, Europe, and North America through Passport to Markets • Asia Contents and Film Market • The Animation Conference (TAC) • MIPCOM Discover more upcoming markets and keep an eye on application dates: creativebc.com/2025/07/call-f…

The Canadian Country Music Awards are coming to Kelowna for the first time! On September 13, the Canadian Country Music Association® will host the Awards, celebrating the province’s top talent in the industry. Proudly supported by Creative BC. Learn more: creativebc.com/calendar/canad…

Congratulations to the BC Film Commission at Creative BC, nominated for the 12th Annual Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) Awards in the Outstanding Film Commission category for HBO's “The Last of Us” Season 2! Learn more: creativebc.com/2025/06/the-bc…

Apply to be part of the 2025 VIFF Amp cohort and attend the Music in Media Summit from October 7–11! Creative BC is proud to support this initiative. Learn more and apply by July 20: viff.org/amp/applicatio…

Creative BC’s Magazine Publishers Travel Support Fund Program is now open! This program provides financial support for B.C. magazine publishers to attend select markets and trade events in both domestic and international settings. Apply now: creativebc.com/funding-progra…

Celebrate the Indian Summer Festival from today, July 4–13! This music festival brings together talented BIMPOC musicians—B.C. artists alongside national and international performers. Creative BC is proud to support the festival music series. Learn more: bccreates.com/indian-summer-…

Get ready — FVDED in the Park is back at Holland Park, July 4–5! One of B.C.’s biggest summer music festivals returns with a massive two-day lineup featuring 60+ artists across four outdoor stages. Creative BC is proud to support this event. Learn more: bccreates.com/your-guide-to-…

Looking for marketing and travel support to promote your publishing catalogue? Apply to Creative BC's Book Publishers Market Fund program today! Learn more: creativebc.com/funding-progra…