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Film crews are once again present at Colwood’s Hatley Castle to film Jonathon Baker’s upcoming movie Fate, which has a star-studded cast including Harvey Keitel Andrew McCarthy. (Bailey Seymour/Black Press)

Hollywood taps Vancouver Island castle for another movie shoot

Filming wraps up at Colwood’s Hatley Castle for romance starring Harvey Keitel, Faye Dunaway

 

Actors Hoa Xuande (left) and Robert Downey Jr (right) are shown in a scene from the television show “The Sympathizer.” THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Crave

VIDEO: ‘The Sympathizer’ stars talk Canadian connections in new HBO series

Numerous lead roles in new drama series filled by Canadian actors

 

Dominic Sessa accepts the award for best breakthrough performance for “The Holdovers” during the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

‘Past Lives,’ ‘American Fiction,’ ‘The Holdovers’ win at Independent Spirit Awards

For television awards, ‘Beef,’ and ‘The Last of Us’ took home trophies

 

Da’Vine Joy Randolph poses for photographers upon arrival for the BAFTA Nominees Party in London, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

‘Oppenheimer’ wins 7 prizes at the British Academy Film Awards

Film took home best picture, among other awards

Da’Vine Joy Randolph poses for photographers upon arrival for the BAFTA Nominees Party in London, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
The marquee for the Los Feliz Theatre features the films “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie,” Friday, July 28, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

‘Oppenheimer’ aims for a record haul at the British Academy Film Awards

Film up for 13 awards, could break record number won

The marquee for the Los Feliz Theatre features the films “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie,” Friday, July 28, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
The story of the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program is showcased in the B.C. documentary Dirt Relations. iymbp.ca photo

Indigenous youth mountain biking film blazes trail to Vancouver festival

Documentary focuses on B.C. mountain biking program for Indigenous youth

  • Feb 15, 2024
The story of the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program is showcased in the B.C. documentary Dirt Relations. iymbp.ca photo
An historical photograph of St. Joseph’s Mission and Industrial School in the Cariboo. (Photo courtesy of the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin)

Documentary on B.C. residential school wins Sundance directing award

Sugarcane tells the story of the children who were abused and who disappeared entirely

An historical photograph of St. Joseph’s Mission and Industrial School in the Cariboo. (Photo courtesy of the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin)
Director Atom Egoyan produced Salome for the Canadian Opera Company (COC) and Vancouver Opera in 1996 and 1997. His latest film “Seven Veils” tells a layered narrative of a fictional remount of the opera. (Ulysse del Drago)

B.C.’s Atom Egoyan intertwines opera, film in deeply personal ‘Seven Veils’

Director’s latest being screened at the 30th Victoria Film Festival

Director Atom Egoyan produced Salome for the Canadian Opera Company (COC) and Vancouver Opera in 1996 and 1997. His latest film “Seven Veils” tells a layered narrative of a fictional remount of the opera. (Ulysse del Drago)
Abbotsford’s Skully White, who owns and operates Lullys Food Experience hotdog stand, is the subject of a new documentary by Lizzy Elliott. (Screengrab from video)

‘Hotdogs For Life’: B.C.’s kidney-donor ‘Hotdog King’ showcased in new film

Skully White’s efforts supporting kidney donations featured in Lizzy Elliott ‘s Telus Storyhive film

Abbotsford’s Skully White, who owns and operates Lullys Food Experience hotdog stand, is the subject of a new documentary by Lizzy Elliott. (Screengrab from video)
Lead caver Katie Graham and team beat their depth record in Bisaro Anima cave while filming the documentary Subterranean. Here, Graham stands beside an underground pool of water deep in Bisaro Anima Cave, which took the team two days to reach (courtesy of Subterranean film)

‘Subterranean’: Film documents B.C. researchers’ dive into Canada’s deepest cave

The film takes audiences inside Bisaro Anima cave in Fernie

Lead caver Katie Graham and team beat their depth record in Bisaro Anima cave while filming the documentary Subterranean. Here, Graham stands beside an underground pool of water deep in Bisaro Anima Cave, which took the team two days to reach (courtesy of Subterranean film)
FILE - Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham gives the thumbs up before a Leagues Cup soccer match Adam Grinwis, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. A four-part Netflix series, “Beckham” explores Beckham’s upbringing and his triumphs on the field. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

David Beckham reflects on highs and lows in new documentary

Series explores former pro-soccer player’s upbringing and career

FILE - Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham gives the thumbs up before a Leagues Cup soccer match Adam Grinwis, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. A four-part Netflix series, “Beckham” explores Beckham’s upbringing and his triumphs on the field. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Karen Kain is photographed on the red carpet for the film “Swan Song” during the Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

‘Swan Song’ lets Neve Campbell explore her past and ballet’s need to change

Actor produces multi-faceted documentary about the National Ballet of Canada

Karen Kain is photographed on the red carpet for the film “Swan Song” during the Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
FILE - A view of the stage at the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, is seen Sept. 22, 2019. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Missing the Emmys? What’s happening with the strike-delayed celebration of T.V.

Awards show postponed from Sept. 18 to January 2024

FILE - A view of the stage at the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, is seen Sept. 22, 2019. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Mandalorian and Groku a.k.a. Baby Yoda dropped into the provincial legislature Wednesday as the provincial government announced $42 million over three years for the creative industries. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

$42M coming to B.C.’s film, creative industry hit by pandemic challenges

Funding boost aims aims to help industries recover following the pandemic

Mandalorian and Groku a.k.a. Baby Yoda dropped into the provincial legislature Wednesday as the provincial government announced $42 million over three years for the creative industries. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
A man making a film based on his experiences living in Northern Canada in the early 1970s has found an unusual way to work on his project while travelling in the region. Johnathan Zoesman, shown in this undated handout photo, converted a Tesla into a travelling film studio and drove the electric vehicle from New York all the way to the Arctic Ocean in the middle of winter. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Johnathan Zoesman

Man converts Tesla into film studio for journey to recount love story in the North

Johnathan Zoesman and his partner took to the territories in the 60s to get away from the world

A man making a film based on his experiences living in Northern Canada in the early 1970s has found an unusual way to work on his project while travelling in the region. Johnathan Zoesman, shown in this undated handout photo, converted a Tesla into a travelling film studio and drove the electric vehicle from New York all the way to the Arctic Ocean in the middle of winter. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Johnathan Zoesman
Lady Gaga was captured carrying a Kilner Goods bag from an Okanagan designer while on the set of Joker 2. (La Maison Gaga/Instagram)

No Joke: Lady Gaga sports Okanagan designer’s one-of-a-kind leather bag

Nicole Loewen thought is was a joke when told Lady Gaga is carrying her design

  • Mar 31, 2023
Lady Gaga was captured carrying a Kilner Goods bag from an Okanagan designer while on the set of Joker 2. (La Maison Gaga/Instagram)
A new program at Capilano University focuses on the creative talent of Indigenous filmmakers. (Credit: Pixabay)

New program at B.C. university caters to budding Indigenous filmmakers

14 students from nations in B.C. and Alberta chosen to partake

  • Mar 27, 2023
A new program at Capilano University focuses on the creative talent of Indigenous filmmakers. (Credit: Pixabay)
Sarah Polley arrives on the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Canadians competing in top categories at tonight’s Oscars

Filmmakers Sarah Polley and James Cameron among those vying for a win

Sarah Polley arrives on the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Family Down the Fraser follows the Wright Family on a river rafting trip. (Family Down the Fraser/NFB)

Fraser River film from 1978 restored, released by National Film Board

Richard and Rochelle Wright, and their two sons filmed on epic river adventure in large raft

Family Down the Fraser follows the Wright Family on a river rafting trip. (Family Down the Fraser/NFB)
The Victoria Film Festival returns Feb. 3 - 12! For a detailed breakdown of tickets for Sips n’ Cinema, Springboard Industry events, Masterclass sessions and more, check out the VFF website, victoriafilmfestival.com.

2023 Victoria Film Festival (VFF) Bringing Films to Life

29th Annual Festival runs Feb. 3 - 12

  • Jan 9, 2023
The Victoria Film Festival returns Feb. 3 - 12! For a detailed breakdown of tickets for Sips n’ Cinema, Springboard Industry events, Masterclass sessions and more, check out the VFF website, victoriafilmfestival.com.