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Join VFS in-person over Spring Break for a series of two-day workshops exploring the creative industries! Creative Break features two-day workshops led by experienced professionals in Film Production, Acting, Animation, Makeup Design, Sound Design, and Foundation Visual Art & Design. You will learn about British Columbia’s booming creative economy, get
In film & TV production, the connection between directors and actors is one of collaboration. While directors provide the overarching vision, actors infuse their characters with depth, emotion, and authenticity. VFS’s 3-day In-Production Bootcamp is your chance to explore this relationship through scene study, live performance, and more while working
Join us at Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECU) for The Show from May 7-21! Step into a world of creativity and inspiration at The Show, ECU’s annual exhibition of our graduating students' work. This year’s Show features works by over 400 graduates from all five-degree programs and
Breaking into the industry isn’t just about talent—it’s about access. This inclusive Casting Panel Event, hosted by International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF), connects emerging and mid-career actors directly with casting directors, industry leaders, and peers, creating a space where real opportunities happen. Through a dynamic keynote, insightful panel discussions,
Every Wednesday in August 2025 (Pre-show entertainment by local DJs Mango Sweet at 7:00pm, movies begin at dusk) Enjoy a hit movie on our huge inflatable screen under the stars. Bring your blankets, chairs, and pillows, and we’ll provide the movies: August 6 – Shrek (2001) August 13 – The
Spark Animation is the largest celebration of animation in Western Canada and British Columbia's only Oscar-accredited festival. Join us for 4 days of celebrating the best in the world of animation with film screenings, panels, networking, career fair and artist alley! Highlights include screenings of Kid Koala's "Space Cadet," "Kpop
Scavenger Loops! Come join Patchbay and EPFC North Collectives during BC Culture Days 2025 for a fun and free exploration of the form of The Loop. What is a Scavenger Loop? A short (5-15 sec) story or sequence that cycles through beginning to end and is created from scavenged sources,
Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) presents its 44th edition from October 2-12, 2025. This year’s lineup will feature more than 435 screenings, unique VIFF Live performances, VIFF Talks with top international creatives, a robust Artist & Industry program, and many more celebrations of film culture. The 2025 edition’s expanded festival
Learn on-set acting from a veteran actor, director, & Emmy-winning producer. A 3-day Exclusive Scene Study for actors to enhance their craft with seasoned industry professional Gil Bellows. Join acclaimed actor, director, and Emmy-winning producer Gil Bellows for a 3-day Exclusive Scene Study at Vancouver Film School. Designed for aspiring
The 5th annual Vancouver International Black Film Festival (#VIBFF25) returns in person and online to amplify Black voices. Founded by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented by Global BC, VIBFF is pleased to announce its official hybrid program and events lineup, running December 5 to 9, 2025. #VIBFF25 is proudly
Join us Saturday, December 13th at 7pm for a lineup of the city's best South Asian & Southeast Asian stand-up comedians to raise money for Indo-Caribbean short film, Rising Tide. Featuring comedians including Amar Singh, Ariane Anindita, Bobin Monga, Rahat Saini & more! ABOUT THE FILM: Rising Tide is an
SPACE, a disability arts nonprofit, is putting on a first-ever celebration of stuttering art at the Beaumont! Experience an incredible evening of music, stories, and film, and help us create a Vancouver that listens better to all voices. Featuring: MUSIC FROM LUKE WYLAND - musician who stutters and curator of