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Movies Under the Stars at Holland Park in Surrey

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Free family movie nights return to Holland Park in Surrey this August as Movies Under the Stars brings Saturday evening entertainment to the heart of the city for the whole community to enjoy. Along with the four animated movies, each night will also feature entertainment from local performers. Movies Under the Stars at Holland Park […]

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Leo Awards Winners and Red Carpet Photos

by Rebecca Bollwitt

BC’s stars of film and television took the red carpet on Sunday night for the second night of the Leo Awards that weekend, and third night overall, celebrating the industry’s best. From short films and documentaries, to stunt work and supporting actors, everyone looked their very best for the ceremony and dinner held in the […]

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Vancouver Festival of Ocean Films: Win Tickets

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The Vancouver Festival of Ocean Films returns for its 8th year on June 4th, presenting a selection of short- and feature-length documentaries that focus on the ocean and the important role that this resource has in supporting healthy and prosperous communities and economies. Vancouver Festival of Ocean Films Where: Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour St, Vancouver) […]

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Patrick Stark is Living One Life No Regrets

by Rebecca Bollwitt

“It is no achievement to walk a tightrope laid flat on the floor,” reads a quote at the end of McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc’s book. It was one of many things that offered inspiration to local filmmaker Patrick Stark who is now eight years into production of his “One Life No Regrets” documentary. The objective […]

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DOXA Documentary Film Festival 2017

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver’s DOXA Documentary Film Festival returns May 4 –14, 2017 at various venues and theatres around town. The festival will open with Marie Clements’ extraordinary documentary musical The Road Forward, a celebration of First Nations history and a portrait of a people who have retained their identity and power through art, activism and community. In […]

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Win Advance Screening Passes for Unforgettable

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Unforgettable is a new thriller coming to the big screen, starring Katherine Heigl, Rosario Dawson and Geoff Stults. Tessa Connover (Katherine Heigl) is barely coping with the end of her marriage when her ex-husband, David (Geoff Stults), becomes happily engaged to Julia Banks (Rosario Dawson) – not only bringing Julia into the home they once […]

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National Canadian Film Day 150

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Big things are happening all around the country for Canada 150 celebrations this year including the world’s largest film festival — ever! National Canadian Film Day 150 (“NCFD 150”) is a massive one-day, coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian cinema in honour of our nation’s sesquicentennial. In partnership with REEL CANADA, the Vancouver International Film Festival (“VIFF”) […]

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Maple Ridge Festival of BC Film

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The ACT Arts Centre and The Ridge Film Studios, with the support of The City of Maple Ridge, presents the inaugural Maple Ridge Festival of BC Film. This three day event celebrates film created in British Columbia. Maple Ridge Festival of BC Film When: Friday, March 17 to Sunday, March 19, 2017 Where: The ACT […]

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Win a Getaway to the Victoria Film Festival

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The 23rd annual Victoria Film Festival (“VFF”) invites you to bring your eyeballs to theatre screens around BC’s capital city to celebrate feature films and enjoy cinematic events February 3-12, 2017. Victoria Film Festival The Victoria Film Festival is Vancouver Island’s largest and longest-running film festival. Celebrating 23 years, VFF screens over 100 films over […]

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VIFF 2016 Award Winners

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 35th annual Vancouver International Film Festival (“VIFF”) has wrapped up but you can still enjoy some repeat screenings, and celebrate some of the homegrown talent that won prizes this year. VIFF 2016 Award Winners BC Spotlight Awards Ignite Award Recognizes the outstanding work of a female key creative on a BC-produced feature or short. […]

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