A local film industry in the arts capital of the Peace.
Promoting a creative and inclusive environment through accessible education and opportunities in Dawson Creek, BC.
MacWood Filmmaking Course for Adults
Hosted by KPAC, this 12 week course will take you through the entire filmmaking process, from writing your script, to premiering your movie at a red carpet event!
Dates and Times:
7pm to 9pm on Thursdays and 11am to 1pm on Sundays, March 6th - May 29th
Price:
$300 per student
The 48 Hour MacWood Film Fest
Think you can make a film in just 48 hours? The MacWood 48 Hour Film Fest pushes filmmakers to write, shoot, and edit a short film in just two days!
📅 Kickoff Meeting: June 6, 2025 (Google Meets)
⏳ Filmmaking Period: June 6 – June 8, 2025
🎥 Film Length: 3 to 7 minutes
🏆 Qualifying Films Premiere on June 14, 2025
The clock is ticking—can you beat the deadline? Register now and put your filmmaking skills to the test!
The Annual MacWood Horror Fest
Think you can create the scariest short film? Enter the MacWood Horror Fest, where filmmakers craft original horror shorts for a chance to be premiered on Halloween night!
📅 Submission Deadline: October 17, 2025
🎥 Film Length: Up to 10 minutes
🏆 Qualifying Films premiere on October 24, 2025
Dare to enter? Submit your film and claim your place among the best horror storytellers in the Peace Region.
Equipment Rental
We offer access to high end film equipment to realize your motion pictures without the cost of purchasing, keeping your budget lower.
Film Grants and Bursaries
MacWood is partnering with a variety of local businesses and Governments to help realize the potential for a film industry in Dawson Creek and the Peace Region. If you want to pursue an education in film, but you're coming up against the ever-growing cost barrier that affects many artists, we'll do what we can to help.
Our projects
MacWood Film Arts Development Society is committed to developing the film industry in the Peace Region through education and innovation. We strive for a brighter, greener, and more expressive community while supporting our local artists and economy. These are productions of which we've assisted in the development.
SHADOWS is a coming-of-age psychological horror film following Travis, a drug addicted teen struggling with mental illness.
Travis must face his fears and conquer his illness in order to survive the onslaught of relentless shadow creatures that threaten to take him and everyone he loves.
The film was produced and shot by MacWood Productions in and around Dawson Creek, BC. It premiered October 28th and 30th at the Centre Cinema Dawson Creek in 2024.
Type: Feature Film
Genre: Horror
Director: Ryan Leawood
Website: www.macwoodproductions.com