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Welcome!  Please browse below to find information on training, networking and paid work in motion picture and so much more.

Setwork Applications Open – Apply Today!

January 12, 2026

Online

Paid

Apply for a trainee position on a television series filming in British Columbia from mid-January to April 2026.

DOXA Film Festival: Submissions are open!

January 8, 2026

In-person

+CA$30

DOXA is an international documentary film festival featuring new work selected by a committee, as well as thematic programming presented by independent curators. We are seeking submissions of short to feature length documentaries for our 25th annual festival, happening April 30 thru May 10, 2026. This call for submissions is for recently completed documentary films. Awards categories include Feature Documentary, Short Documentary, Canadian Documentary, BC Documentary and Nigel Moore Award for Youth Programming.

VPA: Coffee with a Mentor

January 1, 2026

In-person & Online

Free

A commitment from our Mentor and Mentee to a one-time virtual or in-person meeting of approximately 1-2 hours.

CBC: One Stop Business Workshop Canada Now series!

January 1, 2026

Online

N/A

Canada Now series!

Kelowna Film Studios: Submit Your Scripts

December 31, 2025

Online

TBD

At Kelowna Film Studios, we're on the lookout for fresh and compelling narratives across a variety of genres. Currently, our spotlight is on sourcing scripts, script treatments, and succinct 2-pagers in the domains of Christmas Romantic Comedies and Thrillers, among others poised to captivate and resonate with audiences.

Webinar: IMDbPro Deep Dive

December 31, 2025

Online

Free

In this 15min webinar, we share useful tips and strategies to optimize your IMDbPro membership and advance your career in the entertainment industry.

VES: Retooling Your Career Transferable Skills and Industry Shifts

December 31, 2025

Online

Free

Visual Effects Society Webinar

STORYHIVE Video Podcast: $10K grants

December 11, 2025

Online

$10K grants

Calling all aspiring podcasters! It’s time to get your locally-inspired video podcast project off the ground—no video production experience required!

DSO: Prime Time 2026 Delegation

December 7, 2025

In-person

Free

The Disability Screen Office is thrilled to share that thanks to generous support from the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA), Ontario Creates, and On Screen Manitoba, we will bring a delegation of disabled creatives to Prime Time 2026 (January 28-30, Ottawa, ON), to access curated conversations, masterclasses, case studies and networking sessions.

Creative BC: Equity + Emerging Development

December 3, 2025

Online

Free

The Equity and Emerging Development Program aims to provide direct and targeted support to emerging and/or equity seeking B.C. filmmakers. Creators can receive a grant of up to $10,000 to cover the cost of bringing together a development team to do research, develop a concept or write a script. The grants are available for a wide range of content including scripted feature length films or series, animated features or series, and documentaries/factual one-offs or series.

Sundance: Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Institute Native Lab

December 2, 2025

Online

Free

In our Insider Sessions, Sundance Institute staff answer your questions and guide you through the process of applying to our labs, programs, grant opportunities, and the Sundance Film Festival.

Podcast: Narrative Shift

November 30, 2025

Online

Free

Exploring identity, belonging and healing with Natasha Tony

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