Updates and Stories
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Props Department
Props are individual objects that populate the environments created within a film…
Networking + Career Fair Events
In the bustling film industry, careers are often shaped or boosted by relationships. While this reality can create barriers for those without existing industry connections, networking and career fair events offer more transparent and accessible pathways into the...
Overcoming Barriers to Entry in the Film Industry
The film industry is built on storytelling, yet for many people, accessing the resources, networks, and opportunities to tell those stories remains out of reach. While British Columbia is one of North America’s largest film hubs, barriers to entry persist,...
Q+As
Voices from the Field: An Interview with DSO Executive Director Winnie Luk
Across British Columbia’s expansive and dynamic motion picture industry, meaningful inclusion grows through the people working tirelessly to rethink and rebuild the systems behind the scenes. The Voices from the Field series highlights professionals whose lived experience and…
Voices from the Field: An Interview with Production Designer Cheryl Marion
With more than 300 roles on a film set in addition to VFX, animation, post-production, and film-adjacent careers, there are countless ways to build a career in the motion picture industry. The Voices from the Field series…
Every Expert Was Once a Beginner: Justin Wu’s Journey into Sound Design
For many, the journey into a career in the film industry starts from a simple point: curiosity. That is the case for Justin Wu, an emerging sound designer whose open-mindedness helped shape his creative path. From film…
Building a Path in Film: Hugh Liu’s Journey Behind the Camera
The film industry continues to evolve with new voices, fresh perspectives, and emerging talent shaping its future. For many aspiring filmmakers, breaking into the field requires not only creativity but also perseverance and community support. From discovering…
Voices from the Field: An Interview with Nicole Oguchi
With more than 300 roles on a film set in addition to VFX, animation, post-production, and film-adjacent careers, there are countless ways to build a career in the motion picture industry. The Voices from the Field series…
Lessons in Production: A Q&A with Setwork Alumni Piedad Aristizabal
Breaking into film and television takes more than just talent, it also requires initiative, resilience, and a strong sense of direction. For emerging filmmaker Piedad Aristizabal, that journey started in Colombia, where a love for storytelling set…
A Filmmaker’s Bootcamp: A Q+A with Setwork Alumni Tina Nowarre
There’s no fixed route into film and television, especially when you graduate into a global pandemic and find your footing during a historic industry shutdown. For one Vancouver-based creative, those early hurdles didn’t deter.
Learn About the Industry
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Props Department
Props are individual objects that populate the environments created within a film…
Networking + Career Fair Events
In the bustling film industry, careers are often shaped or boosted by…
Overcoming Barriers to Entry in the Film Industry
The film industry is built on storytelling, yet for many people, accessing…
Lived-in Worlds: The Set Decoration Department
A space is the sum of its details. At first glance, a…
Your First Steps into B.C.’s Film Industry: Schools, Workshops & Mentorship Programs
British Columbia is one of the biggest film hubs in North America.…
How to Create Accessible and Inclusive Film Sets
Film sets are dynamic, high-pressure environments where creativity thrives, but they can…
Layers of Reality: The Sound Department
Though we often just think of dialogue and music, sound is the…
World Builders: The Construction Department
When you step into an old timey Western town, an alien spaceship,…
Digital Dream Makers: The Visual Effects Department
When you watch a blockbuster film filled with fire-breathing dragons, alien worlds,…
The Importance of Representation in Storytelling
Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have to make…
Programs and Updates
Creative Pathways™ 2025: Investing in Workforce Development and Opportunity in B.C.’s Motion Picture Industry
In 2025, Creative Pathways™ at Creative BC celebrated a season of remarkable…
From Movie Nights to Movie Sets: A Q&A with Setwork Alumni Marjorie Barbe
For Marjorie Barbe, childhood movie nights were the spark that ignited a…
New Mentorship Program Connects Emerging Below-the-Line Technicians with Experienced Professionals
Creative Pathways™ at Creative BC has launched a new mentorship program designed…
Levelling Up: Professional Development Programs Empower Leaders and Workers in #BCFilm towards an Inclusive Motion Picture Industry
Led by recognized industry leader and facilitator Natasha Tony, Principal of Elevate…
Creative Pathways™ 2024 Year in Review
As this year draws to a close, Creative Pathways™ is incredibly grateful…
