Experience world class industry events this October 21-25th at our industry venue Cowork Chilliwack for panels + talks, and Harvest Cafe for our networking events. Explore the full schedule below + purchase your tickets to our panels, talks, workshops + pitch competition.
industry pass | $59.99Brunch + Movies: Don't miss this case study screening of Canadian award winning feature Akashi followed by a panel on how it was funded. Note: Filmmaker Mayumi Yoshida in attendance.
Learn how to fund your feature film in Canada from the funders themselves + the filmmakers that have done it. Drawing on both the perspective of the funders and the firsthand experience of filmmakers who have received support from both Telefilm + Creative BC, the panel will offer practical insights into what it takes to navigate the funding landscape and get your film across the finish line.
oin industry experts Sumyin Antonsen of NEON and Michael Robson of Elevation Pictures for an inside scoop on what distributors are looking for. From crafting a compelling pitch and identifying the right audience to festival strategy, sales, publicity, distribution, and creating the materials that make a film stand out, this candid conversation will explore the business of getting your movie seen.
A great film doesn't just tell a story - it invites us into a world. Learn the art behind how crafts work collaboratively to build cinematic worlds. In this special craft-focused panel, we bring together three filmmakers working behind the scenes to explore the collaborative art of world building. Hana Cook, set decorator on Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Jacob Bailey, location manager on Backrooms, and Edward Douglas, VFX supervisor on Longlegs + Backrooms, will share their experiences transforming scripts into fully realized cinematic environments.
Join us for a candid conversation with the supremely talented Jack Haven, whose credits include Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Atypical + I Saw The TV Glow.
Ever wondered how to pitch your own feature film projects? Come watch our final 10 teams pitch their feature films, live in front of a studio audience, for a chance at becoming our Telefilm Talent To Watch Nominee + $250,000 in funding for their first feature film. Plus the winner will receive $2,500 cash. Each team will pitch their film + receive feedback afterwards. The perfect opportunity to learn how to pitch your own projects in the future..
Join us for conversation + coffee with distributors, festival programmers + funders in this informal networking session with industry professionals..Whether you’re looking for distribution, hoping to get your film into festivals, exploring funding opportunities for your next project, or simply looking to build meaningful industry connections, this is an opportunity to meet the people on the other side of the table. Come with your questions, your ideas, and your business cards—and leave with new contacts, fresh perspectives, and potential opportunities.
Learn what top festivals look for when programming including Academy Award qualifying Toronto International Film Festival, Calgary International Fim Festival, and BC's coolest fest the Whistler Film Festival.
Whether you’re shooting your first feature or looking to elevate your visual storytelling, this conversation offers practical insight into creating beautiful, distinctive images without breaking the bank.
In conversation with Canadian filmmaker, composer and actor Jay McCarrol as he talks Tony, NTBTSTM and his career so far.
Brunch + Movies: Don't miss this case study screening of Canadian award winning feature Akashi followed by a panel on how it was funded. Note: Filmmaker Mayumi Yoshida in attendance.
Learn how to fund your feature film in Canada from the funders themselves + the filmmakers that have done it. Drawing on both the perspective of the funders and the firsthand experience of filmmakers who have received support from both Telefilm + Creative BC, the panel will offer practical insights into what it takes to navigate the funding landscape and get your film across the finish line.
oin industry experts Sumyin Antonsen of NEON and Michael Robson of Elevation Pictures for an inside scoop on what distributors are looking for. From crafting a compelling pitch and identifying the right audience to festival strategy, sales, publicity, distribution, and creating the materials that make a film stand out, this candid conversation will explore the business of getting your movie seen.
A great film doesn't just tell a story - it invites us into a world. Learn the art behind how crafts work collaboratively to build cinematic worlds. In this special craft-focused panel, we bring together three filmmakers working behind the scenes to explore the collaborative art of world building. Hana Cook, set decorator on Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Jacob Bailey, location manager on Backrooms, and Edward Douglas, VFX supervisor on Longlegs + Backrooms, will share their experiences transforming scripts into fully realized cinematic environments.
Join us for a candid conversation with the supremely talented Jack Haven, whose credits include Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Atypical + I Saw The TV Glow.
Ever wondered how to pitch your own feature film projects? Come watch our final 10 teams pitch their feature films, live in front of a studio audience, for a chance at becoming our Telefilm Talent To Watch Nominee + $250,000 in funding for their first feature film. Plus the winner will receive $2,500 cash. Each team will pitch their film + receive feedback afterwards. The perfect opportunity to learn how to pitch your own projects in the future..
Join us for conversation + coffee with distributors, festival programmers + funders in this informal networking session with industry professionals..Whether you’re looking for distribution, hoping to get your film into festivals, exploring funding opportunities for your next project, or simply looking to build meaningful industry connections, this is an opportunity to meet the people on the other side of the table. Come with your questions, your ideas, and your business cards—and leave with new contacts, fresh perspectives, and potential opportunities.
Learn what top festivals look for when programming including Academy Award qualifying Toronto International Film Festival, Calgary International Fim Festival, and BC's coolest fest the Whistler Film Festival.
Whether you’re shooting your first feature or looking to elevate your visual storytelling, this conversation offers practical insight into creating beautiful, distinctive images without breaking the bank.
In conversation with Canadian filmmaker, composer and actor Jay McCarrol as he talks Tony, NTBTSTM and his career so far.