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Attend the globe's premiere conferences through the Passport to Markets Program ✈️ 🌐⁠ ⁠ Get funding to access key international markets, conferences, co-production, and co-financing events. This program offsets a portion of travel, accommodation, and registration expenses. ⁠ ⁠ Upcoming deadlines include Kidscreen Summit, European Film Market, SXSW, Game Developers Conference, and CPH:DOX Forum.⁠ ⁠ Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gTepzfYV⁠

NEW DATE ADDED: Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training on November 20 Reel Green™’s Sustainable Production Training offers free online training for the motion picture industry. Upon successful completion of the course, attendees will: • understand how to act to reduce their impact within the three stages of production • recognize the impact that production has on the environment • have knowledge of the tools and techniques to lessen this impact and how to collect and report data • receive the completion credit and ActSafe Certificate (for B.C. Residents only) Register for upcoming training now: https://lnkd.in/gsUn6mcw #reelgreen #bereelgreen #greenproduction #sustainablefilmmaking #greenfilmmaking #climateaction

APPLY NOW: The Project Development Fund program enables B.C.-owned and controlled production companies to build on development commitments secured from broadcasters, distributors, and funding agencies. The program encourages support for existing and emerging domestic companies and provides financing in the form of non-recoupable advances for feature film script development, dramatic or animated TV projects, or documentaries. Applications will be evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget has been fully committed for the fiscal year. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eThetDch #WatchBC #BCFilm #DomesticFilmmakers #FilmGrants

Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia announced the release of the 2024-25 edition of the Books for Schools database. ⁠ This initiative supports B.C. and Canadian publishers in effectively reaching the K-12 market while providing teachers, teacher-librarians, educators, and #booksellers with a valuable resource to find suitable and appropriate books for the K-12 audience.⁠ ⁠ Explore the database: https://lnkd.in/gruepR9K

APPLY NOW: The new Video Games Business Development Program is a partnership between Creative BC and Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada designed to support the success and growth of B.C.-based game studios. Applications are due Monday, November 4, 2024 by 11:59 PM PST: https://lnkd.in/eesnS2Uw DigiBC - The Creative Technology Association of British Columbia #PlayBC #VideoGameGrants

CLOSING SOON: The Production Program provides financial support to B.C.-based independent creators in the production of commercially ready and market-viable longer-form motion picture projects that reflect and enhance the cultural diversity of the province. Apply now for Round 5 intake of 2024/25 by November 8, 2024. https://lnkd.in/e9mnJ-Vu

CLOSING SOON: The #AmplifyBC Record in BC program attracts established out-of-province and international artists to record at B.C. studios, and with B.C. producers. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, singles, EPs, and LPs in the form of original music, or interpretations of existing music. https://lnkd.in/e6AGnzKM

Register for our free online professional development program, Inclusive Leadership for Film and Television from Creative Pathways™. Elevate your inclusive leadership skills with our collaborative two-day series designed for leaders and supervisors in the #BCFilm industry. This online course covers discrimination and harassment, cultural awareness, unconscious bias, and informal and formal grievance processes. Using a human rights and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) lens, this course features inclusive leadership practices, including restorative approaches to workplace conflict, inclusive hiring, authentic allyship, and the power of coaching and mentoring. Register now for upcoming sessions: https://lnkd.in/ePfYdxs2 📌Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27, 2024 📌Monday, December 2 and Tuesday, December 3, 2024 #Diversity #Inclusion #CreativePathways #FilmandTV #Leadership #Training

At the crossroads of art and technology, Alliance Française Vancouver invites participants to V-Unframed, a journey between art and virtual reality on November 16 and 17, 2024. Explore a selection of local and international immersive artworks at Alliance Française Vancouver’s unique VR platform. Creative BC is proud to support this event. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQ3y7M3Y

The Magazines West Conference is back, in person, on November 22, 2024. Whether you are a writer, editor, publisher, or account executive, in audience development or marketing, this conference from the Magazine Association of BC has essential tools to succeed. Creative BC is proud to support this event. Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/gRCFb63B