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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.
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.
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!
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.
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About #BCFilm
Choosing to work in B.C.’s motion picture industry means becoming part of one of the largest and most sophisticated centres for production in the world. Many things combine to make B.C.’s industry as successful as it is – from its skilled people and variety of location, to its specialized production spaces and services.
Updates and Stories
Networking + Career Fair Events
Overcoming Barriers to Entry in the Film Industry
Voices from the Field: An Interview with DSO Executive Director Winnie Luk
Voices from the Field: An Interview with Production Designer Cheryl Marion
Lived-in Worlds: The Set Decoration Department
Your First Steps into B.C.’s Film Industry: Schools, Workshops & Mentorship Programs
How to Create Accessible and Inclusive Film Sets
Layers of Reality: The Sound Department
Creative Pathways™ 2025: Investing in Workforce Development and Opportunity in B.C.’s Motion Picture Industry
World Builders: The Construction Department
Every Expert Was Once a Beginner: Justin Wu’s Journey into Sound Design
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