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Kei Baritugo

William F. White to purchase Vancouver company Telescopic Camera Cranes Ltd.

William F. White International, Canada’s largest film and television equipment provider, is expected to purchase Vancouver-based company, Telescopic Camera Cranes Ltd., which houses one of the...

William F. White celebrates 50 years of shaping film and TV

William F. White and Comweb chairman Paul Bronfman on lasting business partnerships and the future of Vancouver’s film and television industry.

Macedonia's Music Progressive Quartet brings a hint of exotic to Vancouver

From Vienna to New York, Macedonia’s Music Progressive Quartet won over the most discerning audiences with their Balkan inspired melodies. Far from traditional, the string quartet gives...

SXSW for newbies: 10 great tips and lessons on how to rock the mega-festival like a pro

It is not mere exaggeration when you hear people say that South by Southwest (SXSW) is one crazy festival. Last year was our first time attending so we felt the need to read as many articles on how...

Sundance music documentaries that will rock your world

If you love music documentaries you will be excited to hear about some exciting films premiering at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Sound City Musician Dave Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters fame...

From Steve Jobs to the godfathers of beat poetry: 3 biopics to watch at Sundance

The Sundance Film Festival is in full gear in Park City this week with a phenomenal line-up of films. Here are three buzz worthy biopics premiering at the festival this year, starting with jOBS:...

String Fling: String quartet meets indie rock at the Rio Theatre

Four On the Floor string quartet hosts an evening of music featuring Shaun Verreault, Dominique Fricot, Data Romance, The Gay Nineties and Ali Milner.

"A people united will never be defeated": more from the Defend Our Coast demonstration

"We will stop Enbridge and the Kinder Morgan proposals dead in their tracks,” Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs told a cheering crowd.

TIFF: interview with Pinewood Toronto Studios' chairman Paul Bronfman

Pinewood Toronto Studios held their highly anticipated cocktail reception at the rooftop of the TIFF Bell Lightbox on Monday, September 10. Guests enjoyed canapés and wine while marveling at the CN...

Alliance Live gives fans coveted tickets and exclusive peek into TIFF

Star-struck fans get a behind-the-scenes look at TIFF with the Alliance Live website.