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The National Media Awards Foundation (NMAF) has announced the nominees for the 49th annual National Magazine Awards, recognizing excellence in Canadian print and digital publishing.

This year, eight magazines from British Columbia have received a total of ten nominations across categories including investigative reporting, fiction, poetry, service journalism and art direction - highlighting the strength and diversity of B.C.'s publishing sector.

Winners will be announced on June 5 in Toronto. Congratulations to all nominees!

🔗 Read more on BC Creates - link in bio!

LUCID hits theatres this May!

Filmed in Victoria and supported by Creative BC, the horror feature LUCID is set for a Canadian theatrical release on May 29, with U.S. distribution secured by Dark Star Pictures.

Written and directed by Deanna Milligan and Ramsey Fendall, the film expands their 2021 short into a chilling story of a student whose lucid dreaming experiment unleashes dark forces.

Premiering at Fantasia International Film Festival, LUCID continues to build momentum on the international stage!

🔗 For more, visit @lucidfeaturefilm

📸 Photo credit: Caitlin Acken Taylor in Lucid (2025)

➡️ Apply for our Interactive Fund by June 15 to access support for digital media projects!

Projects should demonstrate clear connections between art and technology and provide opportunities for access, dissemination, and audience engagement.

Eligible content includes:
• video game content adapted into physical installations
• mixed media
• location-based experiences
• live performance
• other digital art forms

🔗 Learn more: https://creativebc.com/funding-program/interactive-digital-media/interactive-fund/

📸 Photo Credit: Talasay Tours App (Stanley Park) by Anastasiia Shcherbyna

Discover the sounds of B.C. with #ListenBC! 🎶

Our curated Spotify playlist features fresh releases from artists based right here in British Columbia - spanning genres, styles and emerging talent you need on your radar.

🔗 Turn it up and support local music: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5W1RUJftqtGUmvyCe7Ra6O

The Amplify BC fund is supported by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.

📸 Photo Credit: @biglittlelions

➡️ 5X Fest is back from May 15 - 17!

Rooted in over 20 years of community building by Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration (VIBC), the festival continues to push Panjabi music and culture forward across Metro Vancouver through music, art, and live experiences.

Featuring: Chani Nattan & Inderpal Moga, Supreme Sidhu, Bhalwaan & Signature by SB, DJ Frenzy, Raj Singh Hayre, Simar, GAV, Japjeet Sandhu, and more surprises!

Creative BC is proud to support this event.

🔗 For more information, visit our upcoming events calendar (link in bio!)

Today is International Jazz Day! 🎷

Vancouver's jazz scene has a rich and smoky history - shaped by legendary musicians, late-night clubs. Discover the artists, spaces and moments that helped shape a vibrant musical legacy still felt today!

🔗 Read more on BC Creates: link in bio!

📸 Image credit: Don Cummings and Chuck Knott at The Cellar in 1957, courtesy of Capilano University’s Vancouver Jazz History Archive.

The festival has begun! Catch B.C. on Screen at DOXA Documentary Film Festival 2026!

Presented by The Documentary Media Society, DOXA is a curated and juried festival comprised of public screenings, panel discussions, public forums, and education programs. This year, DOXA’s programming includes 6 feature films from British Columbia and 8 shorts, including the opening gala film, BELLA SUTRA.

Feature-length Documentaries:
• BELLA SUTRA (dir. OK Pederson)
• GREEN VALLEY (dir. Morgan Tams)
• CONCRETE TURNS TO SAND (dir. Jessica Johnson & Ryan Ermacora)
• IN TYEE COUNTRY (dir. Jevan Crittenden and Nate Slaco)
• THE LATEST NEWS FROM DESERET (dir. Christopher Pavsek)
• ILLUSTRATED LEGACIES: GRAVEYARD OF THE PACIFIC (dir. Tanner Zurkoski
• NAMESAKE təm kʷaθ nan (dir. Evan Adams and Eileen Francis)

Short Documentaries include:
• MIRRORPOND (dir. Christopher Pavsek)
• BAEA (dir. Terra Long)
• LIVING CONTAINERS (dir. Kara Hansen)
• TOUCHING ROCKS (dir. Laurence Olivier)
• AU HASARD (dir. Darren Dominique Heroux)
• BUBBA (dir. Kayli Koonar)
• THE FLOWER AND THE FLOOD (dir. Elisa González)
• TUKTUIT: CARIBOU (dir. Lindsay McIntyre)

🔗 Learn more on BC Creates: https://bccreates.com/catch-b-c-on-screen-at-doxa-documentary-film-festival-2026/

📸 Photo Credits:
BAEA (dir. Terra Long)
GREEN VALLEY (dir. Morgan Tams)
AU HASARD (dir. Darren Dominique Heroux)

The festival has begun! Catch B.C. on Screen at DOXA Documentary Film Festival 2026!

Presented by The Documentary Media Society, DOXA is a curated and juried festival comprised of public screenings, panel discussions, public forums, and education programs. This year, DOXA’s programming includes 6 feature films from British Columbia and 8 shorts, including the opening gala film, BELLA SUTRA.

Feature-length Documentaries:
• BELLA SUTRA (dir. OK Pederson)
• GREEN VALLEY (dir. Morgan Tams)
• CONCRETE TURNS TO SAND (dir. Jessica Johnson & Ryan Ermacora)
• IN TYEE COUNTRY (dir. Jevan Crittenden and Nate Slaco)
• THE LATEST NEWS FROM DESERET (dir. Christopher Pavsek)
• ILLUSTRATED LEGACIES: GRAVEYARD OF THE PACIFIC (dir. Tanner Zurkoski
• NAMESAKE təm kʷaθ nan (dir. Evan Adams and Eileen Francis)

Short Documentaries include:
• MIRRORPOND (dir. Christopher Pavsek)
• BAEA (dir. Terra Long)
• LIVING CONTAINERS (dir. Kara Hansen)
• TOUCHING ROCKS (dir. Laurence Olivier)
• AU HASARD (dir. Darren Dominique Heroux)
• BUBBA (dir. Kayli Koonar)
• THE FLOWER AND THE FLOOD (dir. Elisa González)
• TUKTUIT: CARIBOU (dir. Lindsay McIntyre)

🔗 Learn more on BC Creates: https://bccreates.com/catch-b-c-on-screen-at-doxa-documentary-film-festival-2026/

📸 Photo Credits:
BAEA (dir. Terra Long)
GREEN VALLEY (dir. Morgan Tams)
AU HASARD (dir. Darren Dominique Heroux)

The festival has begun! Catch B.C. on Screen at DOXA Documentary Film Festival 2026!

Presented by The Documentary Media Society, DOXA is a curated and juried festival comprised of public screenings, panel discussions, public forums, and education programs. This year, DOXA’s programming includes 6 feature films from British Columbia and 8 shorts, including the opening gala film, BELLA SUTRA.

Feature-length Documentaries:
• BELLA SUTRA (dir. OK Pederson)
• GREEN VALLEY (dir. Morgan Tams)
• CONCRETE TURNS TO SAND (dir. Jessica Johnson & Ryan Ermacora)
• IN TYEE COUNTRY (dir. Jevan Crittenden and Nate Slaco)
• THE LATEST NEWS FROM DESERET (dir. Christopher Pavsek)
• ILLUSTRATED LEGACIES: GRAVEYARD OF THE PACIFIC (dir. Tanner Zurkoski
• NAMESAKE təm kʷaθ nan (dir. Evan Adams and Eileen Francis)

Short Documentaries include:
• MIRRORPOND (dir. Christopher Pavsek)
• BAEA (dir. Terra Long)
• LIVING CONTAINERS (dir. Kara Hansen)
• TOUCHING ROCKS (dir. Laurence Olivier)
• AU HASARD (dir. Darren Dominique Heroux)
• BUBBA (dir. Kayli Koonar)
• THE FLOWER AND THE FLOOD (dir. Elisa González)
• TUKTUIT: CARIBOU (dir. Lindsay McIntyre)

🔗 Learn more on BC Creates: https://bccreates.com/catch-b-c-on-screen-at-doxa-documentary-film-festival-2026/

📸 Photo Credits:
BAEA (dir. Terra Long)
GREEN VALLEY (dir. Morgan Tams)
AU HASARD (dir. Darren Dominique Heroux)

Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training is offering free online training for motion picture professionals looking to reduce the environmental impact of film and television production.

This two-hour, solutions-focused session explores how production contributes to climate change and provides practical tools to adopt more sustainable practices across all three stages of production.

Upon completion, attendees receive the Trained by Reel Green™ badge and an Actsafe Certificate of Completion (for B.C. residents).

📅 Date: Friday, May 15
⏰ Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm (PT)
🔗 Register via @reelgreenbc, or visit the link in bio!

Open to all members of the motion picture industry!

The Bleeding Tree International Dark Drama Film Festival 2026 (@bleedingtreefilm) is coming to Creston, BC this weekend, May 1–3! 🎬

Experience three days of bold storytelling, world-class short films, and a lineup of guest speakers, workshops, and industry sessions at the Tivoli Theatre.

From networking breakfasts to filmmaker workshops at College of the Rockies (limited spots left!), this is your chance to connect, learn and immerse yourself in the craft.

🔗 Learn more and get tickets: https://creativebc.com/calendar/bleeding-tree-international-dark-drama-film-festival-2026/

That’s a wrap on Creative Industries Week 2026! 🎉

Officially proclaimed by the Government of British Columbia, this annual celebration highlights the strength and impact of the province’s creative sector. Last week, beginning April 20, industry associations, creators, key stakeholders, and government came together for a week of meaningful programming and connection.

The week kicked off with BC Book Day, followed by industry roundtables and a vibrant showcase at the Legislature’s Rotunda. The celebration continued in the Hall of Honour, where key partners showcased the work they do to support B.C.’s creative ecosystem. Highlights included appearances by R5-D4 and Baby Yoda, along with a special performance from Jade LeMac. This year, we recognized the province’s growing global impact across the creative industries.

We’re proud to support and amplify British Columbia’s creative sectors, from book and magazine publishing to interactive digital media, motion picture, and music and sound recording.

➡️ Thank you to the many sponsors and partners who made this week possible:

ACFC West – Local 2020 Unifor
Actsafe Safety Association @actsafe
Books BC @readlocalbc
Centre for Digital Media @centredigimedia
Cineventure @cineventure_ca
CMPA-BC @the_cmpa
DigiBC @follow_digibc
Directors Guild of Canada BC District Council @dgctalent
IATSE 891 @iatse891
ICG 669 @icg669
Industrial Light & Magic Vancouver @ilmvfx
Knowledge Network @knowledgenetwork
Magazine Association of BC (MagsBC) @magsbc
Motion Picture Association – Canada (MPA-Canada) @motionpictures
Music BC Industry Association @music_bc
Pacific Screenwriting Program @pacificscreenwriting
Screen BC @screenbc
Sony Pictures Imageworks @imageworksvfx
Sunbelt Film and TV @sunbeltrentals
UBCP/ACTRA @ubcp_actra
Walt Disney Animation Studios @disneyanimation

That’s a wrap on Creative Industries Week 2026! 🎉

Officially proclaimed by the Government of British Columbia, this annual celebration highlights the strength and impact of the province’s creative sector. Last week, beginning April 20, industry associations, creators, key stakeholders, and government came together for a week of meaningful programming and connection.

The week kicked off with BC Book Day, followed by industry roundtables and a vibrant showcase at the Legislature’s Rotunda. The celebration continued in the Hall of Honour, where key partners showcased the work they do to support B.C.’s creative ecosystem. Highlights included appearances by R5-D4 and Baby Yoda, along with a special performance from Jade LeMac. This year, we recognized the province’s growing global impact across the creative industries.

We’re proud to support and amplify British Columbia’s creative sectors, from book and magazine publishing to interactive digital media, motion picture, and music and sound recording.

➡️ Thank you to the many sponsors and partners who made this week possible:

ACFC West – Local 2020 Unifor
Actsafe Safety Association @actsafe
Books BC @readlocalbc
Centre for Digital Media @centredigimedia
Cineventure @cineventure_ca
CMPA-BC @the_cmpa
DigiBC @follow_digibc
Directors Guild of Canada BC District Council @dgctalent
IATSE 891 @iatse891
ICG 669 @icg669
Industrial Light & Magic Vancouver @ilmvfx
Knowledge Network @knowledgenetwork
Magazine Association of BC (MagsBC) @magsbc
Motion Picture Association – Canada (MPA-Canada) @motionpictures
Music BC Industry Association @music_bc
Pacific Screenwriting Program @pacificscreenwriting
Screen BC @screenbc
Sony Pictures Imageworks @imageworksvfx
Sunbelt Film and TV @sunbeltrentals
UBCP/ACTRA @ubcp_actra
Walt Disney Animation Studios @disneyanimation

Run N Gun Film Festival 2026 is back! 🎬🔥

Vancouver’s largest 48-hour filmmaking competition @rngfest returns May 15–17, challenging creators to write, shoot, edit, and deliver a completed short film in just two days.

With surprise elements revealed at kickoff, the competition pushes teams to think creatively, collaborate effectively, and deliver under pressure.

🔗 Learn more and register - link in bio!

📸 Photo Credit: RnG Fest 2021

🎥 APPLY NOW: The Project Development Fund

The Project Development Fund enables B.C.-owned and controlled production companies to build on development commitments secured from broadcasters, distributors and funding agencies.

➡️ Read the guidelines and apply now on creativebc.com - link in bio!

📷 Photo Credit: CANADIAN ADOBO