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Telefilm Canada’s International Promotion and International Promotion – Distribution Support programs
February 16, 2027
In-person
Financial Support
The International Promotion Program offers funding to Canadian production companies selected at international festivals or invited to coproduction forums. Its Distribution Stream supports the promotion of Canadian feature films in foreign markets.
CBC Docs Industry Day in Collaboration with DOC Northwest
April 9, 2026
Online
Free
Join DOC Northwest & CBC for an industry day with Lucius Dechausay, Michelle McCree & Dahlia Thompson and more. Insights + roundtables.
Abbotsford Film Festival 2026
March 29, 2026
Online
Ticket fee
The Abbotsford Film Festival is a three-day celebration of independent film featuring screenings, a 48-hour filmmaking competition and live music!
Bell Fund: Slate Development
June 2, 2026
Online
Financial support
The purpose of the Slate Development program is to help independent production companies diversify their development slate both in terms of numbers of projects and variety of platforms and media by offering financial support for the planning and development of original intellectual property (“IP”).
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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
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
Digital Dream Makers: The Visual Effects Department
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