Thompson-Nicola Film Commission
@filmthompsonnicola.com
Happy Holidays from the TNFC! 🎄❄️
As the year comes to a close, we’d like to thank the filmmakers, partners, communities, and local crews who continue to make the Thompson-Nicola region such a welcoming place to create.
Wishing you a restful holiday season, and all the best in the year ahead.
As the year comes to a close, we’d like to thank the filmmakers, partners, communities, and local crews who continue to make the Thompson-Nicola region such a welcoming place to create.
Wishing you a restful holiday season, and all the best in the year ahead.
December 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Happy Holidays from the TNFC! 🎄❄️
As the year comes to a close, we’d like to thank the filmmakers, partners, communities, and local crews who continue to make the Thompson-Nicola region such a welcoming place to create.
Wishing you a restful holiday season, and all the best in the year ahead.
As the year comes to a close, we’d like to thank the filmmakers, partners, communities, and local crews who continue to make the Thompson-Nicola region such a welcoming place to create.
Wishing you a restful holiday season, and all the best in the year ahead.
The success of My Secret Santa has helped shine a spotlight on the region, showcasing our landscapes, communities, and Sun Peaks as a welcoming and film-friendly destination.
Castanet reports on it's success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80Zcyf1OsxQ
Castanet reports on it's success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80Zcyf1OsxQ
December 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The success of My Secret Santa has helped shine a spotlight on the region, showcasing our landscapes, communities, and Sun Peaks as a welcoming and film-friendly destination.
Castanet reports on it's success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80Zcyf1OsxQ
Castanet reports on it's success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80Zcyf1OsxQ
Winter brings a calm beauty to Ashcroft — golden hills dusted with snow and soft light stretching across the valley. A quiet, cinematic backdrop ready for any story. The TNFC can help your production find it.
📸: Bonnie Pryce
📸: Bonnie Pryce
December 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Winter brings a calm beauty to Ashcroft — golden hills dusted with snow and soft light stretching across the valley. A quiet, cinematic backdrop ready for any story. The TNFC can help your production find it.
📸: Bonnie Pryce
📸: Bonnie Pryce
Today’s the day!
Join us for our December F.I.N.E. event this afternoon. Local filmmaker Todd Sullivan will be hosting trivia and other fun social activities to wrap up the year with a relaxed, low-key night of connection.
Doors open at 4 PM at the Paramount Theatre.
See you there!
Join us for our December F.I.N.E. event this afternoon. Local filmmaker Todd Sullivan will be hosting trivia and other fun social activities to wrap up the year with a relaxed, low-key night of connection.
Doors open at 4 PM at the Paramount Theatre.
See you there!
December 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Today’s the day!
Join us for our December F.I.N.E. event this afternoon. Local filmmaker Todd Sullivan will be hosting trivia and other fun social activities to wrap up the year with a relaxed, low-key night of connection.
Doors open at 4 PM at the Paramount Theatre.
See you there!
Join us for our December F.I.N.E. event this afternoon. Local filmmaker Todd Sullivan will be hosting trivia and other fun social activities to wrap up the year with a relaxed, low-key night of connection.
Doors open at 4 PM at the Paramount Theatre.
See you there!
Our neighbours at the Okanagan Film Commission made a video all about being a filming location. If you own property in the TNRD and want to be listed in our film-friendly database, find more info here: https://ow.ly/nmZS50XvXm5.
Check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avU-GODmDh8
Check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avU-GODmDh8
December 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Our neighbours at the Okanagan Film Commission made a video all about being a filming location. If you own property in the TNRD and want to be listed in our film-friendly database, find more info here: https://ow.ly/nmZS50XvXm5.
Check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avU-GODmDh8
Check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avU-GODmDh8
Our December newsletter is now live! This month we’re sharing holiday film news, local production updates, community highlights from around the TNRD, and more.
Read the full issue or subscribe to get it delivered to your inbox each month.
Read online: https://ow.ly/HLQC50XIAo4~~
Read the full issue or subscribe to get it delivered to your inbox each month.
Read online: https://ow.ly/HLQC50XIAo4~~
December 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Our December newsletter is now live! This month we’re sharing holiday film news, local production updates, community highlights from around the TNRD, and more.
Read the full issue or subscribe to get it delivered to your inbox each month.
Read online: https://ow.ly/HLQC50XIAo4~~
Read the full issue or subscribe to get it delivered to your inbox each month.
Read online: https://ow.ly/HLQC50XIAo4~~
Snow settles gently across Lac du Bois, turning the grasslands into a serene winter canvas. Whether you’re filming a quiet moment or a sweeping landscape, the TNFC can help make it happen.
📸: Mike Anfield
📸: Mike Anfield
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Snow settles gently across Lac du Bois, turning the grasslands into a serene winter canvas. Whether you’re filming a quiet moment or a sweeping landscape, the TNFC can help make it happen.
📸: Mike Anfield
📸: Mike Anfield
Location Callout! 🎬🌲
We’re helping a production scout for a remote fire lookout tower surrounded by forest.
We’ve included example photos to show the style they’re looking for.
If you know of another spot that might be a match, we'd love to hear from you!
We’re helping a production scout for a remote fire lookout tower surrounded by forest.
We’ve included example photos to show the style they’re looking for.
If you know of another spot that might be a match, we'd love to hear from you!
December 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Location Callout! 🎬🌲
We’re helping a production scout for a remote fire lookout tower surrounded by forest.
We’ve included example photos to show the style they’re looking for.
If you know of another spot that might be a match, we'd love to hear from you!
We’re helping a production scout for a remote fire lookout tower surrounded by forest.
We’ve included example photos to show the style they’re looking for.
If you know of another spot that might be a match, we'd love to hear from you!
Call for Submissions!
Are you a filmmaker in the TNRD? We’re inviting local filmmakers to submit excerpts (5-min max) from projects for the January FINE Event!
Deadline: Dec. 16, 2025
Location: Jan 18th, 4-6 pm, Paramount Theatre
Submit or learn more: https://thekfs.ca/fine-submission/
Are you a filmmaker in the TNRD? We’re inviting local filmmakers to submit excerpts (5-min max) from projects for the January FINE Event!
Deadline: Dec. 16, 2025
Location: Jan 18th, 4-6 pm, Paramount Theatre
Submit or learn more: https://thekfs.ca/fine-submission/
December 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Call for Submissions!
Are you a filmmaker in the TNRD? We’re inviting local filmmakers to submit excerpts (5-min max) from projects for the January FINE Event!
Deadline: Dec. 16, 2025
Location: Jan 18th, 4-6 pm, Paramount Theatre
Submit or learn more: https://thekfs.ca/fine-submission/
Are you a filmmaker in the TNRD? We’re inviting local filmmakers to submit excerpts (5-min max) from projects for the January FINE Event!
Deadline: Dec. 16, 2025
Location: Jan 18th, 4-6 pm, Paramount Theatre
Submit or learn more: https://thekfs.ca/fine-submission/
Our December F.I.N.E. event will be hosted by Kamloops-based filmmaker Todd Sullivan!
Todd’s creative drive continues to make him a standout in the local indie film scene, and we’re excited to have him lead our final F.I.N.E. event of the year.
Click for tickets: https://ow.ly/AMRM50XxOpL
Todd’s creative drive continues to make him a standout in the local indie film scene, and we’re excited to have him lead our final F.I.N.E. event of the year.
Click for tickets: https://ow.ly/AMRM50XxOpL
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our December F.I.N.E. event will be hosted by Kamloops-based filmmaker Todd Sullivan!
Todd’s creative drive continues to make him a standout in the local indie film scene, and we’re excited to have him lead our final F.I.N.E. event of the year.
Click for tickets: https://ow.ly/AMRM50XxOpL
Todd’s creative drive continues to make him a standout in the local indie film scene, and we’re excited to have him lead our final F.I.N.E. event of the year.
Click for tickets: https://ow.ly/AMRM50XxOpL
🎄 My Secret Santa is streaming on Netflix starting today! 🎬
This holiday feel-good movie was filmed in Kamloops and at Sun Peaks Resort. Cozy up, hit play, and enjoy the festive magic with some familiar scenery included.
Happy holidays — and happy watching!
Watch here: https://ow.ly/79Io50XxRPv
This holiday feel-good movie was filmed in Kamloops and at Sun Peaks Resort. Cozy up, hit play, and enjoy the festive magic with some familiar scenery included.
Happy holidays — and happy watching!
Watch here: https://ow.ly/79Io50XxRPv
Watch My Secret Santa | Netflix Official Site
A single mom needs a job. A ski resort needs a Santa. Disguised as a St. Nick lookalike, can Taylor fool a charming hotel heir into ho-ho-hiring her?
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December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🎄 My Secret Santa is streaming on Netflix starting today! 🎬
This holiday feel-good movie was filmed in Kamloops and at Sun Peaks Resort. Cozy up, hit play, and enjoy the festive magic with some familiar scenery included.
Happy holidays — and happy watching!
Watch here: https://ow.ly/79Io50XxRPv
This holiday feel-good movie was filmed in Kamloops and at Sun Peaks Resort. Cozy up, hit play, and enjoy the festive magic with some familiar scenery included.
Happy holidays — and happy watching!
Watch here: https://ow.ly/79Io50XxRPv
A light dusting of snow brings a quiet beauty to Cherry Creek. Rolling hills, golden grass, and soft winter light make it a stunning place to film. The TNFC can help you find the perfect spot.
📸: Mary Putnam
📸: Mary Putnam
November 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A light dusting of snow brings a quiet beauty to Cherry Creek. Rolling hills, golden grass, and soft winter light make it a stunning place to film. The TNFC can help you find the perfect spot.
📸: Mary Putnam
📸: Mary Putnam
Tucked near Merritt, Marquart Lake comes alive in the fall with rich tones and quiet beauty. The TNFC can help you find and capture this hidden gem.
📸: Kelly Funk
📸: Kelly Funk
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Tucked near Merritt, Marquart Lake comes alive in the fall with rich tones and quiet beauty. The TNFC can help you find and capture this hidden gem.
📸: Kelly Funk
📸: Kelly Funk
Step into the TNFC Spotlight!
Our November newsletter is out now — featuring local filmmaker highlights, film industry events, and the latest updates from across the TNRD.
Read it online: https://ow.ly/z1aM50XrqCG~~
Or subscribe to get it delivered to your inbox monthly: https://ow.ly/FlLU50XrqCF
Our November newsletter is out now — featuring local filmmaker highlights, film industry events, and the latest updates from across the TNRD.
Read it online: https://ow.ly/z1aM50XrqCG~~
Or subscribe to get it delivered to your inbox monthly: https://ow.ly/FlLU50XrqCF
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Step into the TNFC Spotlight!
Our November newsletter is out now — featuring local filmmaker highlights, film industry events, and the latest updates from across the TNRD.
Read it online: https://ow.ly/z1aM50XrqCG~~
Or subscribe to get it delivered to your inbox monthly: https://ow.ly/FlLU50XrqCF
Our November newsletter is out now — featuring local filmmaker highlights, film industry events, and the latest updates from across the TNRD.
Read it online: https://ow.ly/z1aM50XrqCG~~
Or subscribe to get it delivered to your inbox monthly: https://ow.ly/FlLU50XrqCF
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
📸: Bonnie Pryce
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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
📸: Bonnie Pryce
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
📸: Kelly Funk
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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
📸: Kelly Funk
Join us for the next 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.
Get tickets: https://ow.ly/gRI850XizN7
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.
Get tickets: https://ow.ly/gRI850XizN7
November 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Join us for the next 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.
Get tickets: https://ow.ly/gRI850XizN7
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.
Get tickets: https://ow.ly/gRI850XizN7
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
📸: Bonnie Pryce
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
📸: Bonnie Pryce
Adams Lake is one of the largest and most striking lakes in the region — with endless shoreline, turquoise water, and mountain views in every direction. The TNFC can help you explore this versatile location and bring your story here.
📸: Holly Louwerse
📸: Holly Louwerse
October 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Adams Lake is one of the largest and most striking lakes in the region — with endless shoreline, turquoise water, and mountain views in every direction. The TNFC can help you explore this versatile location and bring your story here.
📸: Holly Louwerse
📸: Holly Louwerse
Local fashion designer Delayne Ellynn Dixon is set to compete on Project Runway Canada, streaming on Crave this November. We can’t wait to cheer her on and see her incredible designs hit the runway!
Watch the trailer below to get a first look.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvR6...
Watch the trailer below to get a first look.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvR6...
Official Trailer | Project Runway Canada (Crave Original)
YouTube video by Crave
www.youtube.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Local fashion designer Delayne Ellynn Dixon is set to compete on Project Runway Canada, streaming on Crave this November. We can’t wait to cheer her on and see her incredible designs hit the runway!
Watch the trailer below to get a first look.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvR6...
Watch the trailer below to get a first look.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvR6...
Step into the TNFC Spotlight! ✨
Our October newsletter is out now — featuring this month’s F.I.N.E. event, local filmmaker achievements, and the latest film news from across the TNRD.
Read it online: https://ow.ly/rQ6850XeoQf~~
And subscribe if you haven't already: https://ow.ly/FrMs50XeoQe
Our October newsletter is out now — featuring this month’s F.I.N.E. event, local filmmaker achievements, and the latest film news from across the TNRD.
Read it online: https://ow.ly/rQ6850XeoQf~~
And subscribe if you haven't already: https://ow.ly/FrMs50XeoQe
October 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Step into the TNFC Spotlight! ✨
Our October newsletter is out now — featuring this month’s F.I.N.E. event, local filmmaker achievements, and the latest film news from across the TNRD.
Read it online: https://ow.ly/rQ6850XeoQf~~
And subscribe if you haven't already: https://ow.ly/FrMs50XeoQe
Our October newsletter is out now — featuring this month’s F.I.N.E. event, local filmmaker achievements, and the latest film news from across the TNRD.
Read it online: https://ow.ly/rQ6850XeoQf~~
And subscribe if you haven't already: https://ow.ly/FrMs50XeoQe
The next F.I.N.E. is October 19th from 4–6 PM at the Paramount Theatre!
This month’s theme is Table Read Basics, with guest speaker Jennifer Leslie, a local storyteller who will walk us through a table read.
It’s a great chance to learn, connect, and be inspired by others in the film community.
This month’s theme is Table Read Basics, with guest speaker Jennifer Leslie, a local storyteller who will walk us through a table read.
It’s a great chance to learn, connect, and be inspired by others in the film community.
October 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The next F.I.N.E. is October 19th from 4–6 PM at the Paramount Theatre!
This month’s theme is Table Read Basics, with guest speaker Jennifer Leslie, a local storyteller who will walk us through a table read.
It’s a great chance to learn, connect, and be inspired by others in the film community.
This month’s theme is Table Read Basics, with guest speaker Jennifer Leslie, a local storyteller who will walk us through a table read.
It’s a great chance to learn, connect, and be inspired by others in the film community.
Just off the highway, but worlds away. 70 Mile House is an unexpected gem for productions seeking wide-open spaces and a small-town feel. The TNFC can help you get started.
📸: Mary Putnam
📸: Mary Putnam
October 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Just off the highway, but worlds away. 70 Mile House is an unexpected gem for productions seeking wide-open spaces and a small-town feel. The TNFC can help you get started.
📸: Mary Putnam
📸: Mary Putnam
Step into the TNFC Spotlight!
Our monthly newsletter brings you behind the scenes of the Thompson-Nicola film scene—with updates on what's filming, industry news, and events you won’t want to miss.
📩 Stay connected and informed—sign up today!
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Our monthly newsletter brings you behind the scenes of the Thompson-Nicola film scene—with updates on what's filming, industry news, and events you won’t want to miss.
📩 Stay connected and informed—sign up today!
👉 Subscribe here: https://ow.ly/J6jk50X5WeQ
October 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Step into the TNFC Spotlight!
Our monthly newsletter brings you behind the scenes of the Thompson-Nicola film scene—with updates on what's filming, industry news, and events you won’t want to miss.
📩 Stay connected and informed—sign up today!
👉 Subscribe here: https://ow.ly/J6jk50X5WeQ
Our monthly newsletter brings you behind the scenes of the Thompson-Nicola film scene—with updates on what's filming, industry news, and events you won’t want to miss.
📩 Stay connected and informed—sign up today!
👉 Subscribe here: https://ow.ly/J6jk50X5WeQ
Join us Oct 19th for the next F.I.N.E. at the Paramount from 4–6 PM!
This month, our speaker is Jennifer Leslie, a rising storyteller in the local film community. As part of her presentation, Jennifer will guide us through a table read.
Tickets are available here: https://ow.ly/rx2c50X3Tyn
This month, our speaker is Jennifer Leslie, a rising storyteller in the local film community. As part of her presentation, Jennifer will guide us through a table read.
Tickets are available here: https://ow.ly/rx2c50X3Tyn
October 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Join us Oct 19th for the next F.I.N.E. at the Paramount from 4–6 PM!
This month, our speaker is Jennifer Leslie, a rising storyteller in the local film community. As part of her presentation, Jennifer will guide us through a table read.
Tickets are available here: https://ow.ly/rx2c50X3Tyn
This month, our speaker is Jennifer Leslie, a rising storyteller in the local film community. As part of her presentation, Jennifer will guide us through a table read.
Tickets are available here: https://ow.ly/rx2c50X3Tyn