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Watch ‘Her Vision’ Women in Film Mentorship Panel
This year we celebrated the wrap of the 'Her Vision' Women in Film Mentorship Program with a panel discussion featuring the talented participants. This event celebrates the achievements of emerging women and non-binary filmmakers in the Kootenays. Highlighting...
Crew Spotlight: Skimmerhorn Productions
Crew Spotlight Video: Skimmerhorn Productions | https://youtu.be/cOQw6M1b0sk Kerry McArthur and Mark Wolfe are the couple behind Skimmerhorn Productions, a production company located in Creston, BC. 🎥 With a focus on dark drama films, this duo likes to delve into work...
Sarah Kapoor Appointed as New Film Commissioner for the Kootenay Region
PRESS RELEASE *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* Kootenay, BC - April 8, 2025 | SARAH KAPOOR APPOINTED AS NEW FILM COMMISSIONER FOR THE KOOTENAY REGION The Kootenay Regional Film Commission (KRFC) is proud to announce the appointment of Sarah Kapoor as the new Regional Film...
Women in Film | Panel Discussion
📅Saturday, March 29th | 4-6pm | Nelson Innovation Centre 🎬Her Vision mentorship participants share experiences from Kootenay Film’s program to support women filmmakers in the screen-based industry. FREE to attend! More info/RSVP here ➡️ https://fb.me/e/4xEvhuX1z...
KSBI March Meetup | “Ahon” (Rise) Screening and Shoebox Talk with Filmmaker Carlo Alcos
🎬Earlier this month, Filmmaker Carlo Alcos screened “Ahon” in March, a short documentary he worked on with Kimberley-based director Trixie Pacis, featuring the K8 Filipino mountaineering club. We learned how Carlo’s evolving journey through filmmaking is unfolding his...
Fund the Future of Film in the Kootenays
🎬Started by The Civic Theatre in Nelson, the Kootenay Screen Based Industry Workers group aims to connect people working in all aspects of film, video, tv, and online production. The goal is to support further development of the professional film sector in the...
KSBI February Meetup | Shoebox Talk with Director Amy Bohigian
🎬Kootenay Screen Based Industry Workers (KSBI)🎬 offer monthly Shoebox Talks at the Shoebox Theatre in Nelson. Members share their work and skill sets, allowing for engaging discussions and a window into their world. 📽️In February filmmaker Amy Bohigian took us behind...
Momentum Masterclass: Lighting for Video Workshop with Colin Burwell
That’s a wrap for this Momentum Masterclass workshop series! 🎬🎉 Thanks to all who attended the workshops over the last year and a bit. We had an stellar turnout to the final workshop last week: 💡 Lighting for Video 💡 Momentum Masterclass. Big thanks to 🎬 Filmmaker 🎬...
Crew Spotlight | Amy Bohigian – Filmmaker & New Media Artist
🎬 Amy Bohigian is the founder and CEO of Watershed Productions Inc., (@watershednelsonbc) based in Nelson, BC. She engages communities and organizations to inspire social change as a documentary filmmaker and new media artist. 🎬 Amy sat down with Kootenay Film to...
Momentum Masterclass with Trixie Pacis | Making Mountain Films
✨🎬 An informative and inspiring Momentum Masterclass and KSBI Meetup took place at the Shoebox Theatre in Nelson last Saturday. Facilitated by Kimberley filmmaker Trixie Pacis (@trixie_), participants learned about her storied adventures making mountain films and had...
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We caught up with Jocelyn Banyard and Booth Milton are owners of the Vancouver-based prop house White Monkey Design Inc. Jocelyn has had an extensive career in the industry, first setting foot on a film set in 1985. Booth Milton has been working in the film industry for over thirty years making and designing props.