Opportunities
See options for you to learn, meet, and work in #BCFilm.
One Stop Business Workshop: The Media Map – A One Stop Guide for Newcomers
May 19, 2026
Online
Free
Are you a new Canadian? Want to know how to navigate the Canadian media landscape? Well look no further, we've got the map to guide you!
Intersections Digital Media Workshop – New intake is now open!
May 20, 2026
In-person & Online
TBD
Ready to start a career in Vancouver’s film & digital media industry?
GEMS Reel Talks With Sara Wylie
May 22, 2026
Online
Free
Join us in a moderated conversation with Sara Wylie, producer of Blue Heron!
SFFILM RAININ GRANT
May 22, 2026
Online
Grant of $25,000
Awards are made to 15-20 projects once a year in the fall, for screenwriting, development, or post-production. In addition to a cash grant of up to $25,000, recipients receive access to the FilmHouse (located in SOMA in San Francisco) and benefit from SFFILM’s comprehensive and dynamic artist development programs.
VFS All Access Pass | Animation Concept Art
May 23, 2026
In-person
Free
Your backstage access to VFS’s award-winning Animation Concept Art program is May 23.
Film Industry Networking Event (FINE)
May 24, 2026
Online
$6.00
Join us for a F.I.N.E. evening of insights and information!
In Conversation: Donald Mowat, C.M, Zabrina Matiru & François Dagenais csc
May 24, 2026
In-person
Free
Join us for an afternoon with Hair, Makeup and Prosthetic Designer Donald Mowat, C.M, Makeup Artist Zabrina Matiru and Cinematographer François Dagenais csc as they explore the creative collaboration between cinematographers and makeup artists, and how it shapes storytelling on screen.
CAFTCAD Presents: The Art of Costume Design
May 24, 2026
In-person
+$13.00
Join us for a special afternoon celebrating the artistry, storytelling, and craft behind costume design for film and television. This in-depth panel and Q&A bringing together three internationally acclaimed, award-winning designers whose work has shaped some of today’s most iconic characters and cinematic worlds.
The Whistler Film Festival Screenwriters Lab
May 25, 2026
In-person & Online
$2950 CDN per participant + GST due upon acceptance.
The 2026 edition of the WFF Screenwriters Lab is a unique, intensive, multi-phase script and industry development program. Designed to amplify innovative, diverse, and distinctly Canadian voices in a supportive, safe environment, the Lab encourages participants to explore and experiment while developing original feature-length projects. The Screenwriters Lab offers participants unparalleled access to key industry experts and indispensable lessons in the craft to fully explore and realize their scripts.
Call for Entries: Sunny Side of the Doc 2026 | Canada Pavilion
May 25, 2026
In-person
Telefilm Canada will offer a reduced rate of 475€ (excl. tax), a discount of 85€,
Showcase Your Documentary Projects on an International Stage in La Rochelle, France
MOONSHOT PILOT ACCELERATOR
May 27, 2026
Online
Free
Increasing the representation of women and gender-expansive writers in television
Filmable Clubhouse #020
May 28, 2026
Online
Free
We want to celebrate a successful season, the start of summer and all of you. And what better way than over a grill! Bring your friends, and let’s have ourselves a good ol’ fashioned BBQ.
