International Industry Initiatives
All Industries
Rolling Intake
Music Industry Initiatives
Music + Sound Recording
Deadline: Rolling until March 31, 2024
Passport to Markets
All Industries (except music)
Rolling Intake
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Project Development Fund
Motion Picture
Rolling Intake
Power Tie-Ins Program
Motion Picture
Deadline: March 31, 2023
TELUS STORYHIVE Anniversary Edition
Motion Picture
Deadline: Midnight February 28, 2023
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Apply to the Passport to Markets Program
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!
Learn more and apply here
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Creative BC CEO Prem Gill Included on Vancouver Magazine’s 2023 Power 50 List
This year’s list recognized the contributions of the creative industries to the city also including Creative BC’s CEO Prem Gill; Loc Dao, Executive Director of DigiBC; Eastside Studios operators Paige Frewer and Ryn Broz, and Ryan Reynolds.
See the full list
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2023 CBC Nonfiction Prize is now open to Canadian writers
Writers from across Canada are invited to submit to one of Canada's most prestigious prizes for unpublished work! You can submit memoir, biography, humour writing, essay, personal essay travel writing and feature articles up to 2,000 words, as long as it has not been previously published.
Apply by 11:59 p.m. ET February 28, 2023
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Writing the Coast: BC & Yukon Book Prizes podcast with Prem Gill
Prem Gill, CEO of Creative BC talks about her love of cookbooks and how the organization supports British Columbia book publishers.
Listen now
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Yours, Mine & Ours: Rights, Royalties and Resistance
On March 5, 2023, attend a conversation between author, poet and rapper, Cadence Weapon (Rollie Pemberton) and author and broadcaster, Jen Sookfong Lee.
Register here
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Interactive + Digital Media
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Register your video game and interactive companies
Creative BC provides contact information for companies key to attracting sector-specific opportunities to British Columbia. If you wish to be included in this list you must be a B.C. company, providing at least 90% of your services to the sector. Submit or update your information info@creativebc.com
See the list here
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Interactive companies invited to apply to the Vancouver Takeover Delegation at SXSW 2023
Frontier Collective is leading a Vancouver delegation with a full program to help drive investment, promotion, B2B opportunities and possible travel support. SXSW is held from March 10-15 with Vancouver Day on Sunday, March 12.
Learn more and apply here
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Trickfilm Real-Time Animation Festival 2023
Trickfilm Entertainment Inc. announced the launch of the World’s first real-time animation festival, a celebration of animated films created and broadcast using EPIC Games' Unreal Engine. Festival submissions opened February 24th, 2023.
Learn more
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SXSW Building a Sustainable Economy in the Metaverse
On March 13, 2023 join 3D, AR, and VR visionaries to discuss what the metaverse is today, and how to take action to move beyond growth to create utility and maintain a sustainable economy.
Register here
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DIG IWD Panel on Zoom – Let’s talk about access, baby!
A virtual panel of parents and caregivers in the games/tech industry talking about equity and access taking place on March 15, 2023.
Register here
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Upcoming Submission Deadlines for B.C. Magazines
Discover all upcoming submission deadlines available for British Columbia magazines.
Read more here
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FIBC Completion certificate required in the final tax year of production as of April 1
As of March 31, 2023, the transition period, with respect to the requirement that a Completion Certificate be submitted with the T2 corporate income tax return in the final tax year of the production, will be ending. Starting April 1, 2023 per section 85(1) of the Income Tax Act of British Columbia, corporations filing a claim for the British Columbia film and television tax credit (BCFTTC – FIBC) must submit a Completion Certificate with their T2 corporate income tax return if the production was completed in the related tax year.
Read more here
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FIBC/PSTC Applicants: Tax Credit Form Updates
Creative BC has updated the forms available in the Motion Picture Tax Credits section on the website to make PDF documents fillable for your convenience and our efficient data processing. There are updated fillable PDF forms available on our website.
Read more here
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Motion Picture Tax Credits: Know your CRA filing deadline
An eligible production corporation (FIBC) and an accredited production corporation (PSTC) can claim the motion picture tax credits by attaching a completed claim form and the certificate(s) for each eligible production to the top of the T2 corporate income tax return form for each taxation year, while filing with the CRA within 18 months from the end of the tax year in which the tax credit is being claimed.
Read more about filing deadline here
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Deadline Extended: Reel Green™ Power Tie-Ins Program
The Power Tie-ins Program is a new granting program delivered by Creative BC for Reel Green™’s Clean Energy Committee. The Committee is investing up to $2,500 in electric grid tie-in projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in high-volume filming areas.
Apply by March 31, 2023
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Access equity, diversity, and inclusion practices
The Creative Equity Roadmap is designed as a central touchpoint to champion and unite the industry’s work through shared foundations, and a common language and resources. Discover tips, best practices, and industry stories updated weekly.
See them here
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UNTIL BRANCHES BEND
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2023 Canadian Screen Awards Nominees Announced
B.C. films and creators were nominated for BONES OF CROWS, DOUG AND THE SLUGS AND ME, Netflix's "Fakes", RICEBOY SLEEPS, UNTIL BRANCHES BEND, and more!
See the list of nominees here
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VIMFF 2023 Film Workshop Series
Creative BC is proud to support the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Film Workshop Series. Discover workshops for solo filmmaking, storytelling, funding, distribution and more!
Register here
Attend VIMFF 2023
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FY2023/23 Music Industry Initiatives now open for applications
The Music Industry Initiatives program supports initiatives that grow and develop British Columbia’s music ecosystem. Successful projects will build the capacity of BC’s music industry through training, knowledge transfer, and the creation of new business opportunities.
Apply now
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The Province is providing $30 million to support B.C.-based fairs, festivals, and events
Funds are limited and will be awarded through a competitive process. Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm PST on March 3, 2023.
Read more and apply now
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Submissions now open to showcase at BreakOut West 2023
BreakOut West features a multi-genre, multi-venue showcase festival that presents more than 50 established and emerging artists from across Western Canada. This year's event takes place October 11-15, 2023 in beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia.
Submit here
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Jumpstart Foundations: Free, on-demand learning opportunities with industry professionals
Register for free now to access a series of inspiring and educational modules. Learn from music industry professionals on topics to assist in your music career journey.
Register here
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City of Vancouver Grants Now Open
Is your nonprofit organization planning an arts or cultural project? You may be eligible to apply to Communities and Artists Shifting Culture (CASC), for a grant of up to $20,000. Delivered by the City of Vancouver, CASC grants support a wide range of short-term, one-time, or limited series arts, cultural, & creative projects.
Learn more and apply by March 8, 2023
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Mauvey
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#ListenBC at SXSW 2023
9 B.C. musicians will be present at this year's SXSW music festival including EKKSTACY, Debby Friday, Fionn, Haley Blais, Mauvey and more!
See the list here
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Three B.C. Musicians take home 2023 Grammy Awards
British Columbia’s Michael Bublé, Tobias Jesso Jr., Cellar Music Group and Kris Davis take home 2023 Grammy Awards.
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2023 Khatsahlano Applications Open
The Khatsahlano Street Party is the largest free Music & Arts festival in Vancouver and is inviting your band to perform!
Apply by 5pm PST February 28, 2023
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