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Sep 21

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One thing we have no shortage of in the Thompson-Nicola is ranch land. If your production needs ranch or farmland, look no further! Photographs by Mike Anfield

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Sep 8

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Learn About Film is kicking off tomorrow! Today is the last chance to get tickets for both days at a discounted price.

If you wish to attend but face financial barriers, submit a hardship application and you may be given complimentary attendance to the event

L�earn about Film will consist of interactive talks with film industry professionals. Attendees will hear from experts in VFX, directing, producing, location scouting, acting and more. Also, talk one-on-one with our guest speakers and sponsors at their booths in between speakers and during our designated breaks. Lunch and refreshments are included.

Ticket and hardship application links are in our bio!

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Sep 7

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Meet representatives from the Centre for Arts and Technology at their booth and hear about their film education programs. CAT will also have a door prize available featuring some goodies from their school.

There's only two days left before the Learn About Film event! For ticket information and our entire program, visit our bio.

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Sep 7

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Marshall Krasser in an experienced visual effects supervisor with more than two decades of experience in the VFX industry. He currently sits on the Visual Effects Society (VES) board. Marshall will discuss his career and experiences as a VFX artist.

Attendees will get an inside look into the Canadian visual effects industry and learn about the resources and opportunities available to them within it. @creativebcs

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Sep 6

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Learn About Film full program!

The two day event will feature many interactive talks with film industry professionals. Attendees will hear from experts in VFX, directing, producing, location scouting, acting and more.

Also, talk one-on-one with our guest speakers and sponsors at their booths in between speakers and during our designated breaks. Lunch and refreshments are included.

Find a more detailed program on our website. Link in bio.

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Sep 6

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Members of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG) Local 669, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE Local 891 and Actsafe will be presenting during our Learn About Film event.

This discussion aims to teach the audience about the film industry's various unions, associations and guilds. You'll hear from representatives and learn about their services, their value to the industry, and about further training opportunities. @iatse891 @icg669 @actsafe

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Sep 1

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Film industry veterans Richard Greenhalgh and Gilles Laplante are the founders of Whiskey Jack Transportation and Technologies, Inc. The company specializes in sustainable film transportation using electric fleet vehicles. Their aim is to promote a cleaner and greener film and television industry. During the event, Gilles and Richard will discuss their film backgrounds, their passion for sustainable and eco-friendly film production, and its significance to the industry. The duo will also exhibit some of their equipment on-site for the audience to see.

For tickets to the event and for the full program, visit our bio.

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Aug 31

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The Vancouver Film School is giving away a free VFS CONNECT online course by signing up at their booth during the Learn About Film event. They will randomly select an individual and email the winner a unique code to access an online course of their choice.

The link to purchase tickets is in our bio!

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Aug 31

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During the Learn About Film event, The Vancouver Film School will be running two different workshops taught by their instructors.

On September 9th, VFS presents The Business of Acting: Kickstart Your Career

In this workshop, participants learn about of the film and television industry in British Columbia and acquire skills to kickstart a career as an actor. Topics covered:
-British Columbia as a service industry
-Where to find the work
-Photos and resumes for actors
-Agents and how to reach out to them
-Building a career

On September 10th, they will run Writing for Feature Films or TV

A writing instructor from VFS will discuss the TV writing process and series development. Attendees will learn from a seasoned professional and have a chance to speak with him about the creative process.

Tickets for the event and the full program are in our bio!
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Aug 30

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We're looking for 4 volunteers for each day of our Learn About Film event. They will assist with setup and operational tasks and will each receive free admission to the day's events! If you're interested, please email tnfcspecialprojects@tnrd.ca

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Aug 29

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Our Learn About Film event will feature many local filmmakers/ producers and creatives. YKA Film's Cjay Boisclair will speak on the BC film industry and how Kamloops fits into it. Kiwi Man Creative's Liam Hall and Gravity Fair's Josef Perszon will discuss their storytelling-first approach to commercial filmmaking.

For ticket information and our entire schedule, visit the link in our bio.
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Aug 23

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Learn About Film tickets are now available! Find the Eventbrite link and program in our bio, including information about our guest speakers!

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Aug 17

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Upcoming Film Event! Learn About Film (LAF) is a 2-day event featuring a wide variety of guest speakers from all ends of the film industry - commercial filmmakers, VFX artists, screenwriters and more! LAF will be held on September 9th and 10th! Ticket sales and the full schedule will be posted this coming Monday, August 21st.

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Aug 9

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Join us on August 25th for a showing of Golden Delicious at The Paramount followed by a Meet the Director event sponsored by the Thompson-Nicola Film Commission.

Golden Delicious’ director, Jason Karman, will introduce the film and remain after for a 45-minute Q&A.

For more info visit the link in our bio.

@kamloopsfilmsociety @goldendeliciousfilm @jasonkarman @kamloopspride

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Aug 8

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From magnificent meadows to arid deserts. The Thompson-Nicola is full of endless film potential.

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Photograph by @mary.locations

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Aug 1

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Jul 12

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Real & Reel comparison between the Sabiston Creek area and Bulletproof (2022). A variety of communities and landscapes around our region were used throughout filming.

Photograph by @olsen_imaging

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Jul 11

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An evening ride in the Big Bar area. Want to see more of this amazing region? Check out our Explore TNRD digital photo library, which contains over 10,000 images of the Thompson-Nicola region. Follow the link in our bio.

Photograph by @mary.locations

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Jul 4

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The Big Bar area is a great example of our regions stunning film locations!
Photographs by @mary.locations

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Jun 28

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The TNFC wants to identify support services available for local film productions. If you have a service that would be useful to local productions and wish to register, follow the link in our bio or email tnfc@tnrd.ca

Photograph by @mary.locations

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Jun 21

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A sunny day up at Paul Lake. Apart from promoting film locations in our region, the TNFC facilitates film making in the region in a number of other ways. Visit our website at the link in our bio to learn more. Photograph by @tarrahintonphotography

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Jun 20

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The Thompson-Nicola has a near endless variety of film locations! Have you done the Gibraltar Rock hike at Paul Lake?

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Jun 13

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Real & Reel comparison between Frolek Ranch and Bones of Crows (2022). The film has been theatrically released and is playing at Cineplex and Landmark Cinemas across Canada. Check with your nearest cinema for showtimes.

@creativebcs @tnrd.ca @goldcountrybc #film #filmlocation #bccreates #britishcolumbia #movie #filmbc

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Jun 6

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The Birch Island area is a great example of the beauty in our region! Photograph by @hollylouwerse
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Jun 1

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Have you been up to Birch Island before? The Thompson-Nicola has endless unique film locations! Photographs by @hollylouwerse

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May 18

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Real & Reel comparison between downtown Kamloops and Infidelity Can Be Fatal (2023). Do you have a TNRL library card? If so, you can watch Infidelity Can Be Fatal and many more movies and TV shows for free with Hoopla. Photograph by @kellyfunkphotography

More info on Hoopla at the link in our bio!

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May 18

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Apart from promoting our beautiful film locations, the TNFC facilitates film making in our region in a number of other ways. Visit our website in our bio to learn more! Photograph by @hollylouwerse

@goldcountrybc @tnrd.ca @creativebcs #film #filmbc #movies #bccreates #bc #britishcolumbia #filmlocation

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May 17

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Starting to feel like summer here in the Thompson-Nicola! Photographs by @hollylouwerse
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May 4

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Two Upcoming Film Courses!

Motion Picture Industry Orientation
Course topics include the structure of the BC film industry, stages of production, industry jobs, set terminology, set etiquette, basic safety, and communication skills.

When: Sunday, May 7th, 2023, 10am to 5:00pm
Where: The course will be delivered via Zoom
Price: $75.00 (payment due in advance via e-transfer)
There is an online test taken through Actsafe that is $50

B.E. On Set
This course introduces background and novice performers to the information needed to work confidently, efficiently and safely on film sets. Topics include terminology, routines, rules, paperwork, continuity, performance expectations and health and safety.

When: Saturday, May 27th, 2023, from 12pm to 4 pm
Where: The course will be delivered via Zoom
Price: $50.00 (must be paid in advance via e-transfer)

To register:
Contact Debra Sawarin
debsawarin@gmail.com
250-899-5312
Please include your phone number when registering

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May 3

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Anything from rustic farms to bustling downtowns, the Thompson-Nicola has the perfect film locations for your production. Photograph by @hollylouwerse
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May 3

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A sunny day on the farm. The Thompson-Nicola has a nearly endless variety of film locations. Photographs by @hollylouwerse
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Apr 6

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Real & Reel comparison between the Tim McGraw mural in downtown Merritt and Tomato Red (2017). Several communities in the Thompson-Nicola were used as film locations for this production. Watch the short behind-the-scenes video on our website.

Photograph/mural @artistmichelleloughery

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Mar 29

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It’s officially spring here in the Thompson-Nicola! Photograph by @mary.locations

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Mar 29

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It’s starting to warm up! From lakes and rivers to cities and villages, the Thompson-Nicola is full of fantastic film locations! Photographs by @mary.locations

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Mar 21

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Real & Reel comparison between downtown Victoria Street in Kamloops and Outrunners (2023). The film was written/directed by Kamloops local Ken Hegan and primarily filmed in Kamloops.

Outrunners will be playing tonight @ 7pm at the Paramount Theatre. Photograph by @kellyfunkphotography

Check @kamloopsfilmsociety for more show times this month.

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Mar 16

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The Thompson-Nicola is full of amazing film locations, especially in the spring! Photograph by @pryceless_photography

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Mar 16

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It’s almost spring here in the Thompson-Nicola! Photograph by @thewaitbrent

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Mar 7

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Upcoming Film Courses!

B.E. On Set
This course introduces background and novice performers to the information needed to work confidently, efficiently and safely on film sets. Topics include terminology, routines, rules, paperwork, continuity, performance expectations and health and safety.

When: The next course will be Saturday, March 11th, 2023, at 12 noon to 4 pm Where: The course will be delivered via Zoom
Price: $50.00 (must be paid in advance via e-transfer)

Motion Picture Industry Orientation
Course topics include the structure of the BC film industry, stages of production, industry jobs, set terminology, set etiquette, basic safety, and communication skills.

When: The next course will be Sunday, March 26th, 2023, 10am to 5:00pm Where: via Zoom
Price: $75.00 (payment due in advance via e-transfer)
There is an online test taken through Actsafe that is $50

To register: please include your phone number when registering Contact Debra Sawarin
debsawarin@gmail.com
250-899-5312

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Mar 2

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The Kamloops Independent Short Shorts (KISS) Film Fest will be held on Sunday, March 5th at 1pm! Come out and support the hard work and passion of our regional talent!

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Mar 2

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The 27th Kamloops Film Festival starts today and runs until March 11! Over 20 great feature films and more than 20 delightful events with something for everyone to enjoy! Check out the full schedule over at @kamloopsfilmsociety

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