Creative BC

British Columbia’s interactive and digital media industry will be represented at Tokyo Game Show 2026, taking place September 17–21 in Chiba, Japan. One of the world’s largest video game exhibitions, Tokyo Game Show brings together game developers, publishers, platform holders, media, and players from around the globe. The event provides a key opportunity for companies to connect with international partners, showcase upcoming titles, and explore new opportunities across the global games market.

British Columbia’s motion picture industry will be represented at the inaugural TIFF: The Market 2026, taking place September 10–16 in Toronto. Launching as a new global marketplace for the screen industry, TIFF: The Market brings together producers, distributors, sales agents, financiers, buyers, and creative leaders from across film, television, and media.

Between August 19 and 23, 2026, British Columbia’s innovative video game companies will be heading to Gamescom 2026, joining the world’s leading game publishers, developers, and technology companies in Cologne, Germany. As the world’s largest gaming event, Gamescom brings together the global games ecosystem, connecting creators, investors, media, and industry professionals from around the world.

Creative BC is currently seeking experienced and thoughtful leaders to join its Board of Directors. We encourage individuals with skills, expertise, and commitment to contribute to strong public governance to consider this opportunity. Creative BC plays a unique role in supporting one of British Columbia’s most dynamic sectors.

Creative Pathways™ and INFilm have partnered to deliver a course for individuals interested in working in the Accounting Department in B.C.’s motion picture industry. It will provide participants with an understanding of the motion picture industry ecosystem and the fundamental skills, knowledge, and abilities required to work in an entry-level accounting role as a payroll clerk.

Creative Pathways™ at Creative BC is offering a bursary to support people living outside the Lower Mainland who want to earn the certifications needed to pursue a Below-the-Line career in B.C.’s motion picture industry. The Motion Picture Industry Orientation Program (MPIO) is a mandatory course required to join many of B.C.’s motion picture unions and guilds. It provides essential industry knowledge and practical information that career seekers need to know before working on a film set.

As part of the implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, AI for All, Canadian Heritage is developing a new Creative Technology Program, a $50 million initiative designed to support the cultural sector’s adaptation to technological change, including advances in artificial intelligence. To support the design of this program, Canadian Hertiage is launching the National Survey on the Cultural Sector’s Readiness for Artificial Intelligence.

The Canadian Creative Accelerator (CCA) is organized by the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) at the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles with the support of Telefilm Canada. The 2026 program will kick off in October 2026 with curated workshops, in-person meetings, and 1:1 mentorship across 1 month. The program will include two in-person weeks in Los Angeles. The programming will take place in-person in Los Angeles, the weeks of  October 26th, 2026 and  December 7th, 2026 .

Vancouver, B.C. (July 8, 2026) – Today, Creative BC announces 84 Amplify BC grants through the Career Development program (the Program), totalling $1.25M distributed to recipients across the province. The Program, launched in 2018 as part of Amplify BC, is funded by the Province of B.C. to support the growth, competitiveness, and sustainability of B.C.’s music and sound recording industry.

Vancouver, B.C. (July 7, 2026) – Today, Creative BC announces 63 Amplify BC grants through the Live Music program (the Program), totalling $1.9M distributed to recipients across the province for live music events and businesses. The Live Music program is a core program of the Province of British Columbia’s Amplify BC fund, supporting the growth, sustainability, and competitiveness of B.C.’s music industry.