Chilliwack Community Film Fund

We proudly take a seat on the Chilliwack Creative Commission at Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation (CEPCO). Part of being in that seat is building up and encouraging the growth of creative endeavours in our amazing city.

As a commission we review and encourage film production in our city; everything from commercials, TV shows, made for TV movies, films and more. With studios returning to their regular work we will start seeing more and more filming happening in and around Chilliwack. The Creative Commission has worked together to build a Chilliwack Community Film Fund.

The Chilliwack Community Film Fund (CCFF) was created in lieu of a filming application fee and acts as an incubator to develop local creative talent. The Film Fund provides eligible aspiring Chilliwack filmmakers the funds to produce an independent film.

“Purpose of Community Film Fund – to promote local filmmakers and local film projects. Specifically, youth coming out of high school with projects vs larger established companies that may already have the resources. ”

The response from the production companies has been positive especially because the funds are channeled back into the film community. We’ve seen production companies happily donate towards the Film Fund and are encouraged to see our city investing into the upcoming creative people.

As for distribution of this fund, the Creative Commission recommended that the monies collected go to CIFF (Chilliwack Independent Film Festival) to support young Chilliwack filmmakers that require the funds. The funds can go to the making of the film to be submitted to CIFF. Taras Groves, founder of CIFF, is even willing to have them use his own personal equipment and to provide additional mentorship in helping upcoming film project.

We’re excited about the future of the Chilliwack Community Film Fund and the potential of helping young talent rise from our community.