Creative Pathways™

As this year draws to a close, Creative Pathways™ is incredibly grateful for our sponsors, supporters, and champions. Your contributions have been instrumental in supporting our mission to build a dynamic, equitable, diverse, and inclusive motion picture workforce. Here are some highlights and achievements from the past year: • Professional Development Programs Launched • Meet 10: Creating Connections • Setwork: On-Set Opportunities • Workforce Development: Empowering Emerging Talent • Outreach: Attracting the Next Generation Explore the full list of highlight details here: https://lnkd.in/gMqSgg-i #BCFilm #BCFilmmaker #Diversity #Inclusion #CreativePathways #FilmandTV #YearInReview

#BritishColumbia’s motion picture industry reached new heights in 2024, with award-winning and Oscars-shortlisted domestic and B.C.-tied films, alongside successful and Emmy-winning foreign productions filmed in B.C. From indie gems to blockbuster hits, B.C. continues to make a significant impact on the global film scene. Some of the highlights include: Domestic Films: • LONGLEGS grosses $100 million at the box office, becoming 2024’s highest-grossing indie film. • YINTAH, a documentary about an Indigenous nation’s fight for sovereignty, is acquired by Netflix and qualifies for the Oscars. B.C. Ties: • Vancouver-born Natalie Rae brings DAUGHTERS to Netflix, which is also shortlisted for an Oscar. • SUGARCANE, an award-winning National Geographic documentary, powerfully addresses the horrors of a B.C. residential school. Foreign Productions Filmed in B.C.: • Filmed in B.C. SHŌGUN breaks Emmy Awards records. • "Virgin River" on Netflix creates a profound economic impact, with $44.4 million spent on Season Five in B.C. Explore the full list of B.C.’s motion picture achievements over the past year here: https://lnkd.in/g-nFxDzp 📸: "Virgin River", DAUGHTERS, LONGLEGS, SHŌGUN #WatchBC #BCFilm #FilminBC #BCCreates #YearInReview

Don’t miss these upcoming film festival submission deadlines: • Comox Valley International Film Festival | Deadline: December 27, 2024 • LEO AWARDS 2025 | Deadline: December 30, 2024 • Documentary Film Festival 2025 | Late Submission Deadline: January 3, 2025 • Kidscreen Summit 2025 | Deadline: January 10, 2025 • imagineNATIVE Film+ Media Arts Festival | Deadline: February 7, 2025 • Sunny Side of the Doc 2025 | Deadline: March 25, 2025 Learn more about these festivals through the link here: https://lnkd.in/dQuFCjNh #BCFilm #BCFilmmaker #Diversity #Inclusion #CreativePathways #FilmandTV

Creative BC is hiring a Part-Time position for Director, Finance + Administration. This role provides strategic consultation to the CEO, Board, and Executive Leadership Team colleagues on a variety of complex and long-range financial matters. In addition to enhancing the performance and service-oriented activities of the finance team, the Director focuses on proactively stewarding those financial matters with high risk, counsels on strategies and solutions to address them, and works to prevent and/or eliminate problematic situations while making recommendations for future financial strategic directions. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gqvrYbuF

Unlock the next wave of paid opportunities and programs in #BCFilm: Jobs: 📌District of Squamish: Manager of Cultural Services | Deadline: January 7, 2025 📌Arts Club Theatre Company: 2nd Sound Technician | Deadline: January 7, 2025 Programs: 📌MVP Round 13: Music Video Production Grants | Application: January 10 - February 10, 2025 📌CJ & TIFF: K-Story Fund | Deadline: January 13, 2025 📌Sloan Science and Technology Writer Fellowship | Deadline: January 30, 2025 Learn more about these opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gvD5diW5 #BCjobs #TVjobs #Filmjobs #Diversity #Inclusion #CreativePathways #FilmandTV

From the North Pole to charming small towns, #BritishColumbia shines as the festive backdrop for some of the most heartwarming holiday films. Some of the ones we're watching this year are: • Netflix's "The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two" • Hallmark Channel's "Long Lost Christmas" • Apple TV's "The Christmas Train" • Prime Video's "Christmas Under The Stars" Learn more about these festive films here: https://lnkd.in/gVuhSa-4 📸: Apple TV's "The Christmas Train" #WatchBC #BCFilm #FilminBC #BCCreates

Creative BC is hiring an Operations Coordinator. Managing Creative BC’s front-of-house operations, this role is crucial in providing seamless support internally and externally. Handling front desk duties, facilities management, and first-level IT support, the Coordinator handles sensitive often confidential information and serves as a vital connector, prioritizing efficiency, discretion, and independence in task execution. With a strong grasp of technology and problem-solving skills, the Coordinator anticipates needs and collaborates to maintain Creative BC’s smooth operations. this role brings a vibrant energy to the workspace, fostering connections both in-person and remotely. Thriving in a multitasking environment, the Coordinator ensures Creative BC’s continuous efficiency. Applications close soon! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gkqXQZmV

Don't miss out on upcoming #networking opportunities and #events in #BCFilm, where possibilities and connections collide. 🌟 The Pacific Screenwriting Program: Inkdrinks Vancouver | January 22 🌟 Intro to CineVic’s Blackmagic Cameras with Brian Globus | January 25 🌟 Actsafe Safety Association: Training Bursaries Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dQuFCjNh #BCjobs #TVjobs #Filmjobs #CreativePathways #FilmandTV

Creative BC is hiring a Part-Time position for Director, Finance + Administration. This role provides strategic consultation to the CEO, Board, and Executive Leadership Team colleagues on a variety of complex and long-range financial matters. In addition to enhancing the performance and service-oriented activities of the finance team, the Director focuses on proactively stewarding those financial matters with high risk, counsels on strategies and solutions to address them, and works to prevent and/or eliminate problematic situations while making recommendations for future financial strategic directions. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gqvrYbuF

Interested in learning how to navigate the dynamics between Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z to foster a more collaborative and inclusive work environment? Creative Pathways, in partnership with Elevate Inclusion Strategies, has launched inclusive professional development programs for the #BCFilm industry. Facilitated by Natasha Tony, CEO of Elevate Inclusion Strategies, these programs equip attendees with valuable tools and insights on inclusivity, empowering them to cultivate a more effective and inclusive workplace. Watch the video to learn more from Natasha and register for the 2025 sessions here: https://lnkd.in/eHgrDphA #Diversity #Inclusion #CreativePathways #FilmandTV #Training