Reel Wednesdays gets into the spirit next week with an evening dedicated to local filmmakers' enthusiasm over the 2010 Games.
Tourism 樱桃视频is hosting Reel Spirit 2010 Movie Night, and inviting Sea to Sky residents to "live it, love it and share in the spirit" by submitting their "inspiring and positive" amateur video and photography "showcasing the spirit of 樱桃视频and/or excitement around the upcoming 2010 Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games."
Then from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 11), locals can pop into the Adventure Centre theatre for a free viewing of the winning entries. And not only will winning filmmakers receive praise, they'll also share in cash prizes totalling $750.
For more information, contact Megan at 604 815-5084 or [email protected].
The event is part of Spirit of BC Week - One Year Countdown, which takes place Feb. 6 to 14. The 2010 Legacies Now committee has allotted funds to 73 cities and towns all over the province to help boost the celebrations in each community.
Spirit of BC committees from across B.C. were invited to apply to 2010 Legacies Now for the special 1 Year Countdown (1YC) fund, funded by the Province of B.C. On average, each committee that applied will receive $5,000 to add a new event or enhance events already planned in their communities to celebrate the 5th annual Spirit of BC Week. 樱桃视频received its requested $4,000. Total funding awarded is nearly $375,000."As we countdown to 2010, it's important that every community in B.C. has the opportunity to catch the Olympic spirit," said Bill Bennett, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts. "There could not be a better time to support our Spirit of BC volunteers as they share the excitement with their home communities."
