Thompson-Nicola Film Commission

11/12/2025

Welcome to Walhachin — a desert landscape so unique it caught the eye of The X-Files. If it’s cinematic enough for aliens, imagine what it can do for your story.

📸: Bonnie Pryce

11/12/2025

Representation in storytelling isn’t just important - it’s essential.

Creative BC’s Creative Equity Roadmap, developed with Elevate Inclusion Strategies, provides a framework to help organizations embed equity, diversity, and inclusion across B.C.’s motion picture industry.

Through Creative Pathways™ Professional Development Programs, film professionals are also gaining tools to build inclusive workplaces and strengthen authentic representation—on screen and behind the scenes.

🔗Read more about the importance of representation in storytelling: https://creativepathwayscanada.com/the-importance-of-representation-in-storytelling/

11/10/2025

Interested in starting a video podcast? New and emerging storytellers in B.C. can get $10,000 in production funding, training and a community of support to create an 8-episode video podcast series 🎥🎬🎙️

Visit STORYHIVE.com/blog to learn more!

11/07/2025

11/06/2025

Free movies? Yes, please!

Celebrate Cineplex Community Day on November 15th, starting at 9am for a morning of FREE MOVIES and $3.00 concessions!

Tickets will be available at your local Cineplex starting at 9AM on the day of the event, on a first come, first served basis. Click here for more info: https://www.cineplex.com/promos/community-day?utm_medium=so&utm_source=fb&utm_campaign=alwyson-exh_en&utm_content=lnk_community-day-2025&utm_term=&utm_variation=so&linkId=874287590&fbclid=IwY2xjawN5tfNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRSnlnOFJkYUMzNHJZdXZ1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjOfSBVbIZLuwNOcEG4QhQZt-i_ThjUQZvpD61RcuCuBkNXLDFpHEtnhnk9G_aem_DfXpCtNQp7JZzdguFyCvnw

11/04/2025

Golden grasses, reflective waters, and wide-open skies make Kentucky Lake a striking fall location. The TNFC is here to help productions plan and film at this iconic spot in Kentucky Alleyne Park.

📸: Kelly Funk

11/01/2025

Join us for the next Film Industry Networking Event (F.I.N.E.) on Sunday, November 16th from 4–6 PM at the Paramount Theatre!

This month’s guest speaker is Audrey Kiss, Territory Manager for Interior BC and Program Manager for the Video Podcast and Voices programs at TELUS STORYHIVE. Audrey will share insights about STORYHIVE funding opportunities and how creators can access support to bring their ideas to life.

Through her work with grassroots community partnerships, Audrey helps storytellers across BC and Alberta produce original content with grants, mentorship, and distribution on TELUS Optik TV.

Don’t miss this chance to learn how STORYHIVE can help you tell your story and connect with other filmmakers in the region!

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Get tickets: https://ow.ly/UUHn50XizN8

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from the TNFC! Looking for something spooky to watch? 🎃

From eerie small towns to haunting landscapes, the Thompson-Nicola region has set the scene for plenty of chilling stories. Grab some popcorn and stream one of these locally filmed favourites:

😱 The Wicker Man: Filmed in Merritt
💀 The Edge of Sleep: Filmed in Kamloops
🌀 The Twilight Zone, A Small Town: Filmed in Ashcroft
👽 The X-Files: Filmed in Walhachin and near Cache Creek

You might just recognize a few familiar spots while you’re hiding behind the couch.

Want to check out what other projects filmed in the region? Check out our interactive movie map: https://ow.ly/a97Q50Xl7lF

📸: Holly Louwerse

10/30/2025

Monte Lake sits quietly between Kamloops and Vernon, offering open skies, rugged hills, and lakeside scenery with character. The TNFC can help you scout the perfect vantage point.

📸: Bonnie Pryce