It's Business Time! — Updated 2 hours, 2 minutes ago
Saturday May 2nd, 2026 starting at 10AM (PDT)
Address: 1573 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1P9
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Making a movie is 10% "Action!" and 90% "What did I just sign?" If the thought of a "Chain of Title" makes your head spin or the phrase "Tax Credit Audit" gives you hives, this is the workshop for you. We’re stripping away the jargon to help you build a production that is as legally sound as it is creatively brilliant.
What We’re Covering:
Entertainment Law 101: It’s all fun and games until someone misses a signature. We’ll walk through setting up initial agreements and ensuring your Chain of Title is clean enough to pass a distributor's sniff test.
Production Accounting: Don't wait for the wrap-out to realize your receipts are a mess. Learn how to build systems from Day 1 that make your life easy and your accountant happy.
The FIBC Myth-Buster: We’re diving deep into BC Tax Credits. We’ll debunk the common misconceptions about how the FIBC program actually works and show you how to successfully make a claim without an accompanying headache.
The Vibe No gatekeeping. No fluff. Just the essential business infrastructure every BC filmmaker needs to move from "DIY" to "PRO"The Format
- In the First half, we’ll watch presentations from an entertainment lawyer, a production accountant and a tax credit expert to learn the key facts.
- In the Second half, we’ll ask those burning questions you’ve always wondered and never asked in a Moderated AMA panel.
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Limited space — Application Required. If accepted, You’ll receive a follow up email inviting you to confirm your spot by paying a non-refundable $25 commitment fee*.
*The commitment fee goes towards refreshments, snacks and helping Filmable continue offering accessible opportunities to our community. *
*We get it. Life in the arts is unpredictable. If your plans change, we will refund $20 up to 48hours before the event*
**If the workshop fee is a barrier for you, please reach out. We want to make sure this opportunity is accessible to everyone.*
Made possible with support from Creative BC and Franklin Commons.
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