8th May 2015

BANFF 2015’s Schedule Has Launched

Banff World Media FestivalThe Banff World Media Festival is pleased to announce that BANFF’s schedule for 2015 has now launched. This year’s BANFF will offer delegates an in-depth look into the ever-changing world of screen-based content and will offer: Read the rest of this entry »

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6th May 2015

NEXTBC Awards Finalists Revealed

DigiBCIn a little more than two weeks, the 2nd annual NEXTBC Showcase & Awards Gala will take place at Telus World of Science in Vancouver. Today DigiBC is proud to unveil the top 25 finalists who will be presenting their company’s innovation this May 21st at NEXTBC 2015. These companies are nominated for awards in their respective categories, as well as the night’s top prize, Most Innovative Company of the Year. The 25 finalist companies headed off to NEXTBC 2015 are: Read the rest of this entry »

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30th April 2015

DOXA Film Festival Raises Curtain On Work Experience

doxaIt’s lights, camera, action for the DOXA Documentary Film Festival, thanks to nearly $31,000 in provincial Job Creation Partnership funding, which is helping four people get behind-the-scenes work experience at the festival office. Last year, the Documentary Media Society non-profit, which runs the DOXA festival, received more than $25,000 in Job Creation Partnership funding to train four other workers, for a two-year total of $56,000. Read the rest of this entry »

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29th April 2015

BC Rolls Out The Red Carpet For Creative Industry Week

bc createsThis week British Columbia is celebrating the multiple sectors that make up B.C.’s vibrant and flourishing creative industry, which develops international markets, produces highly skilled and valued jobs, and attracts some of the country’s most talented workforce. Read the rest of this entry »

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28th April 2015

Canada-Italy Incentive For Development Of Documentaries

Canada Media FundThe Canada Media Fund (CMF) and the Italian Directorate General for Cinema of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Activities and Tourism (DGC – MiBACT) announced today an agreement to establish an incentive for co-development of documentary projects between producers in both countries.  The announcement was made an event organized by the Italian Trade Commission as part of the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. Read the rest of this entry »

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28th April 2015

Whistler Film Festival Adventure Film Series Lineup Announced

whistler film festivalPresented as part of Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival (GO Fest), WFF’s Adventure Film Series features six films from six countries comprised of a selection of the world’s best outdoor adventure films from extreme sport to activism through adventure. All films will be presented at Millennium Place on May 16 and 17 with eight screenings to choose from. Read the rest of this entry »

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28th April 2015

BANFF World Media Festival Announces 2015’s Kids And Animation Program

Banff World Media FestivalThe Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) is proud to feature international leaders in Kids & Animation!  Examining the thriving and evolving kids, animation and family entertainment media landscape, this year’s BANFF program will explore cutting edge topics including: Read the rest of this entry »

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17th April 2015

Banff Media Festival Announces The 2015 Rockie Award Nominees

Banff World Media FestivalThe Rockie Awards, held each year at the Banff World Media Festival is the largest program competition of its kind, with industry members from over 40 countries participating in this prestigious awards program. The Rockie Awards celebrates narrative content across 26 categories in drama, documentary, kids, and digital. Nominees come from many nations around the world, and they are chosen by over 350 international entertainment and media industry professionals. Visit the Rockie Awards page to view clips and learn more about the nominees: Read the rest of this entry »

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15th April 2015

TIFF Announces Primetime: Television Is Coming To The Festival

The 2015 Toronto International Film Festival® shines a spotlight on episodic storytelling with Primetime, a new programme presenting the best in international television on the big screen. The lineup will showcase up to six high-quality programs that demonstrate the strength of contemporary television coming from broadcasters, streaming services or independent filmmakers. Read the rest of this entry »

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13th April 2015

Top Digital Influencers Coming To BANFF 2015

Banff World Media FestivalBanff World Media Festival 2015 has announced some key highlights for this year’s digital stream. Take advantage of the Early Bird rate by registering now to save $150.00 and enjoy keynote talks from several industry leaders, including: Read the rest of this entry »

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