International Industry Initiatives
All Industries (except music)
Rolling Intake
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Market Expansion Fund for Book Publishers
Book Publishing
Deadline: September 19, 2022
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MPPIA Short Film Award
Motion Picture
Deadline: September 16, 2022
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Music Industry Initiatives
Music + Sound Recording
Rolling until March 1, 2023
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Power Tie-Ins Program
Motion Picture
Deadline: September 30, 2022
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Project Development Fund
Motion Picture
Rolling Intake
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Passport to Markets
All Industries (except music)
Rolling Intake
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Record in BC
Music + Sound Recording
Deadline: Rolling until November 30, 2022
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Passport to Markets
Did you know Creative BC covers travel expenses for creators to travel to markets and conferences around the world? Learn more and see where you can go below!
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Market Expansion Fund
This program provides financial support for B.C. book publishers to attend select book fairs, conferences and events for the purpose of promoting their publishing list in both foreign and domestic markets, expanding business opportunities through foreign and subsidiary rights sales and the development of digital marketing materials or campaigns.
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Access support for booksellers, organizations and publishers via the Canada Book Fund
The Canada Book Fund (CBF) ensures access to a diverse range of Canadian-authored books nationally and internationally, by fostering a strong book industry that publishes and markets Canadian-authored books.
Learn more and apply now →
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Discover the BC and Yukon Book Prizes Shortlist
The British Columbia and Yukon Book Prizes shortlist was announced in Spring, celebrating the achievements of writers, illustrators, and publishers. The 2022 shortlist under eight categories is represented this year entirely by BC authors and illustrators. Winners will be announced at a gala in Vancouver on September 24.
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Interactive + Digital Media
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Glitchhikers: The Spaces Between, A Mindful Introspective Journey for Everyone
A follow-up to the critically praised short game released in 2014, Glitchhikers: The Spaces Between is an expanded experience, reborn and reimagined. Read our Q+A with Lucas J.W. Johnson, Studio Director, and Claris Cyarron, Creative Director of the B.C. game and narrative design studio, Silverstring Media, behind Glitchhikers.
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Made in BC on Steam
View feature titles from several of DigiBC’s independent and AAA developers, and proudly showcases their talent and range of development capabilities. We celebrate the work of our bold, innovative community and hope that players everywhere will continue to appreciate what we have to offer!
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British Columbia in Berlin at the German Canadian Interactive Exchange
Ontario Creates, Creative BC, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg and the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service are collaborating to bring an Ontario-British Columbia delegation of interactive digital media (IDM) companies to Berlin, Germany. The Trade Mission is designed to facilitate collaboration and business development opportunities between Ontario/BC and Berlin-Brandenburg companies working in IDM content creation.
Discover the B.C. interactive + digital media studios and creators in attendance →
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Magazine Association of BC: Workshops and Panels now on YouTube
The Magazine Association of BC released a series of their online workshops and panels for the public. Learn about anti-oppressive writing, reaching global audiences, conducting audience research and more.
Watch them here →
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National Magazine Awards: A guide to writing contests
The National Media Awards Foundation has compiled a comprehensive list of national and international writing contests that are open to Canadian writers, poets and creators.
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Discover B.C. Magazines
Got an interest? Explore British Columbia magazines via Magazine Association of BC. From arts and culture to visual arts and business, they've got a magazine for you!
Explore them here →
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Important message for PSTC applicants regarding pre-certification
Currently, under section 79 (1) “accredited qualified BC labour expenditure” of the Income Tax Act of British Columbia, an accredited production corporation claiming the Production Services Tax Credits (PSTC) must give notice (pre-certification) in accordance with section 84.1 to the certifying authority – Creative BC: #1 – within 60 days after incurring the 1st accredited BC labour expenditure if it occurred on or after July 1, 2020 and prior to February 22, 2022; #2 – within 120 days after incurring the 1st accredited BC labour expenditure if it occurred on or after February 22, 2022.
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Creative Pathways Meet 10 | Camera Rental House Careers with SIM Camera
earn more about how you could take part in paid internships at SIM Camera, one of the leading camera rental house companies in Canada as we speak with Steve Demeter, Director of Business Development and Euan Bingham, ICG 669 2nd AC and SIM alumni.
Space is limited, apply by August 19th at 11:59pm PST →
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Reel Green™ Clean Energy Committee Launches Power Tie-Ins Program
Reel Green™’s Clean Energy Committee is investing up to $2,500 in electric grid tie-in projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in high-volume filming areas. Apply to the Power Tie-Ins program by September 30, 2022:
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MPPIA Short Film Award returns for 2022
MPPIA Short Film Award is an industry initiative of the Motion Picture Production Industry Association (MPPIA), in partnership with Creative BC and the Whistler Film Festival Society. This award supports an emerging filmmaker to develop their directing career by realizing a unique creative vision in a short film project.
Apply by September 16, 2022 →
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Upcoming Reel Green™ Training
Reel Green™ training provides knowledge and skills to British Columbia’s motion picture industry and crews to deepen their climate literacy, measure the impact of their productions and get tools, resources and information to reduce impact on set.
Learn more and view our calendar here →
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Opening soon for applications: Amplify BC programs supporting B.C. musicians and festivals
Applications are now open for Music Industry Initiatives and Record in BC, supporting the development of B.C.’s music ecosystem, funding projects that support training, knowledge sharing, export activities, business development, research, and up-and-coming talent.
Apply now and view all upcoming program dates here →
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Music BC launches Jumpstart Foundations: on-demand learning opportunities with industry professionals
Music BC is excited to have launched a brand-new element of its career development toolkit for artists and industry professionals. Jumpstart Foundations is a newly-devised on-demand video series, presented by music industry leaders. Hear from these experts in a setting and style that works for you!
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B.C. Music Events for Summer 2022!
Creative BC is proud to support the many festivals, events and shows hosted by B.C.'s music industry. Watch our calendar for new events posted regularly!
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