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Partner Update
The Thompson–Nicola Film Commission shared an update with the Village on their recent activities:
- The TNFC has been extremely busy with record numbers of enquiries in 2026. New projects will be filming in June and several have been scouting or filming in the last two months.
- A production filming near Merritt in June is seeking background performers. If you know of someone that might be interested, have them fill out this form with the casting agency: Merritt/Princeton Background Performer Application
- Terri represented the Thompson-Nicola at Creative Industries Week in Victoria and at the BCEDA summit in Penticton.
- Ryan from Kamloops, local podcaster is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from Telus Storyhive. Ryan will receive ten thousand dollars to fund his podcast, which he will use to highlight local non-profits.
- Many locally-shot films and homegrown talent were nominated for Canadian Screen Awards. The awards will be handed out in Toronto on May 27.
- The Thirteenth Wife: Escaping Polygamy — Best TV Movie, Best Lead Performer, TV Movie. Filmed in Ashcroft.
- Not Your Butter Chicken — Priyanka Desai, Best Direction, Lifestyle or Information. Filmed in Kamloops.
- Incandescence — Rob Stewart Award for Best Science or Nature Documentary Program or Series. Filmed in Monte Lake.
- Hudson Williams — Best Lead Performer, Drama Series for Heated Rivalry. Grew up in Kamloops.
See the Thompson–Nicola Regional District on film:
- Underdog Inc – partially filmed in Barriere, is available to watch on AMI
- Hoop Nations – partially filmed in Kamloops, is available to watch on APTN
- A recent North Face commercial highlighted some picturesque TNRD locations.
- EMERGENCE: Women in the Storm, from award-winning filmmakers Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper, goes beyond the headlines to explore how women are navigating climate-based emergencies. Available to stream for free on the Knowledge Network. Filmed in Lytton.
- Episode 1 of Coldwater Stories, a web series documenting the Coldwater Corridor River Recovery, is now available to watch on YouTube! Produced by local filmmaker Vesta Giles of Vandelso Productions, this first chapter reflects on the events of November 2021, while showcasing the resilience, regeneration, and determination that continues to shape Merritt’s recovery journey.
Feel free to reach out if you have follow up enquiries. Thank you for your ongoing support of Film Industry growth in the Thompson–Nicola.