Here are our wonderful sponsors. They have all contributed one or many of the necessary ingredients for success: encouragement, community or in-kind support, food and drink, their skill or connections, space, or money. We thank you.

The Forum Group are a leading commercial sheet-fed, offset printing operation specializing in packaging and ’boutique’ offset projects, while still still maintaining a high standard of general and commercial printing.

Parmalat Canada produces milk and dairy products, fruit juices, cultured products, cheese products and table spreads with such respected brands as Beatrice, Lactantia, Astro, Black Diamond, and Balderson.

Lesley Stowe Fine Foods have been creating and sharing delicious food from their kitchen for more than 20 years. Their fabulous artisan raincoast crisps are all natural and made with care.

Leap Zone Strategies help entrepreneurs in the creative industries realize their version of massive success while loving life, through business and branding strategies as well as performance coaching.

Hostelling International-Canada is a community of travellers and part of the world’s largest network of hostels, so whether you’re planning a trip to the next province or the next continent, they can hook you up with a place to stay.

Community Partners

Emily Carr University has made it possible for us to host this event by offering their Concourse Gallery on the Granville Island Campus for close to 2 weeks. Emily Carr University of Art + Design is one of Canada’s premier, post-secondary universities specializing in undergraduate and graduate art and design education and research.

The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada is a national certified body of graphic designers promoting high standards of visual design and ethical business practices for the benefit of Canadian industry, commerce, public service and education. The organisation is partnering with Seven25 to promote the screening of Freedom on the Fence.

The Gay and Lesbian Business Association of BC is an association of professionals and businesses that support the LGBT community.