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Theatre group aims to sell naming rights for arts centre funds

Theatre group aims to sell naming rights for arts centre funds

The Green Thumb Theatre Company aims to sell naming rights to corporations to raise $1.3 million to convert Vancouver’s oldest schoolhouse, Carlton Hall, into a new performing arts centre focused on programming for youth.

Ontario film industry outperforming B.C.'s

The province's efforts to expand its film production business have helped it move ahead of B.C. as Canada's largest film jurisdiction
Playhouse collapse raises doubts about viability of new $300 million art gallery

Playhouse collapse raises doubts about viability of new $300 million art gallery

Scarce funding for arts in Vancouver driving need for cultural organizations to get best bang for each buck

Victoria updates Motion Picture Act

The B.C. government on March 14 introduced the first major amendments to the province’s Motion Picture Act (MPA) since 1986.
Ontario slot-machine policy sparks doubt for B.C. gaming company

Ontario slot-machine policy sparks doubt for B.C. gaming company

Great Canadian Gaming Corp. ’s (GCG) revenue from horse racing facilities could take another hit given the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.
Giustra, Lionsgate found Sea to Sky Entertainment

Giustra, Lionsgate found Sea to Sky Entertainment

Vancouver financier Frank Giustra and entertainment company Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) have announced the creation of a new joint venture: Sea to Sky Entertainment .

Videogame dealmaker rolls into town

Arrival of new player seen as win for a videogame hub that remains soft on hard business skills
Local producer hires New York heavyweight for TV show digital strategy

Local producer hires New York heavyweight for TV show digital strategy

As local TV producers strategize to leverage digital platforms effectively, White Rock-based documentary filmmaker Parallax Film Productions has hired New York transmedia heavyweight Starlight Runner to help it craft its digital strategy for its Batt
New Telefilm fund could help B.C. movie producers

New Telefilm fund could help B.C. movie producers

B.C.’s film producers are set to gain a new potential funding source, with Telefilm Canada ’s announcement of a new private donation fund.
Film unions ratify labour agreement

Film unions ratify labour agreement

Three B.C. film unions have ratified a master agreement that covers an additional three years, the BC Council of Film Unions (BCCFU) has announced. The BCCFU represent more than 10,000 employees who work behind the scenes in B.C.