Start your Creative Pathway into motion picture!

Motion picture production activity in British Columbia is increasing. The workforce needs to expand to meet demand and be representative of the diverse voices, regions and communities present across the province.  The Motion Picture Production Industry Association (MPPIA) and Creative BC have collaborated with many industry stakeholders to launch Creative Pathways, an online hub designed for job seekers with the goal of supporting workforce development that is equitable, diverse and inclusive.

Explore Creative Pathways and discover more about how productions are made, who makes the shows, and the regions where productions are filmed.  Learn more about the different unions and guilds, check out the In Production List , search for opportunities, access resources and more!

Did You Know?

The colourful rings of the Creative Pathways target are like steps toward your goal to Get into #BCFilm. Unlike traditional industries, this career path requires a lot of initiative to collect knowledge, skills and networks that gradually connect you with the many freelance roles the industry offers:

• If you want to be a producer/director/writer, be ready to become an entrepreneur who works above-the-line. You will lead your own teams and projects, pitch, promote and generate demand for your ideas, and seek public and private investors to support bringing them into reality.
• If you want to work on movie sets and studios, plan on beginning with entry-level below-the-line positions to learn on the job from other artists, craftspeople and technicians. You will work your way up, learning on the job in guild-style fashion from experts in the camera, stunt, set decoration departments and more.
• If you love the digital side of storytelling, and you’re keen to work in animation, visual effects (VFX) or post production, a formal education is usually required to gain basic art and digital skills. With this training, you will become a sought-after freelancer because this segment of the industry’s workforce is in very high demand.

Equity Pathways into Film

Creative Pathways offers “open streams” and “equity streams” to increase access for all people from British Columbia with targeted opportunities for people from systemically excluded groups.  Look for Setwork and Meet 10 – these are the two equity streams offered through Creative Pathways in the  Opportunities section.  Consider adding yourself to one of the many People Directories, crew lists specifically systemically underrepresented groups ranging from animation to live production.

Expand your knowledge of JEDDI (Justice, Equity, Decolonization, Diversity and Inclusion) through the Creative Equity Roadmap, a resource for individuals, organizations and the film industry as a whole to access practical frameworks, shared languages and more surrounding equity in B.C. and across the world.

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