A Major Milestone for the Columbia Valley Film Sector

The Columbia Valley was buzzing in the fall of 2024 with the filming of All Night Wrong and we have been anticipating seeing it on the big screen. We are thrilled to now share that the film has been selected to premiere at SXSW London; a significant milestone not only for the project, but for the broader Kootenay film sector.

All Night Wrong was shot entirely in the Columbia Valley. Many residents will remember the energy and excitement during filming. Some worked directly on the production, others appeared as background actors, and many opened their homes and businesses as locations. It was a moment that brought the community together and notably marked the first feature-length film in many years to be filmed entirely in the Columbia Valley. The filming of All Night Wrong brought back many memories of the filming of Alive, A Mountain Between Us, and the recently resurfaced, Hacksaw.

“This is a big step for our region,” said Sarah Kapoor, Kootenay Regional Film Commissioner. “To see a locally filmed project premiere at a festival of this calibre shows what is possible here.”

All Night Wrong filming in the Columbia Valley

Producer Sara Shaak shared her excitement about both the film and the opportunity to showcase the region:

“We’re thrilled to have been invited to hold our world premiere for All Night Wrong at SXSW London. It’s an exciting festival tied to a top brand, and we will be there promoting the region as a fantastic place to film future projects. The profile of having our film featured this way is incredibly exciting, and everyone involved and interested in our progress should be very pleased to see this announcement. We couldn’t have done it without you.”

For Columbia Valley Economic Development, this moment represents more than a premiere, it reflects years of work to build the film sector in the region. There has been a great deal of excitement in waiting for this announcement. We thrilled, especially for the production team who worked incredibly hard to building productions in the Columbia Valley.

“We’re incredibly excited for the All Night Wrong team and everything this premiere represents,” said Roberta Schnider, Chair of the Columbia Valley Economic Development Commission. “It’s a proud moment to see a film made entirely in the Columbia Valley reach an international stage. We’re also very appreciative of the support from ETSI-BC and the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program, which has helped lay the groundwork for film in our region. What’s most encouraging is how private industry, government, and non-profit organizations are working together to grow the film sector across the Columbia Valley and the Kootenays.”

Film tourism is also growing throughout British Columbia. Folks build vacations around locations from their favourite movies and tv shows. The Columbia Valley is also anticipating film based tourism as the sector grows.

“We’re thrilled to see All Night Wrong come to life and can’t wait for audiences to experience the Columbia Valley on the big screen,” said Jessica Fairhart, Executive Director of Columbia Valley Tourism. “There are some familiar sights for locals, and plenty to inspire future visitors to come and explore the region for themselves.”

The premiere of All Night Wrong is an early signal that this work is paying off.

“We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the powerhouse production team for choosing the Columbia Valley and for their commitment to working within the region,” said Sarah Kapoor. “Their approach highlighted the strength of our communities and helped demonstrate the Kootenay region as a welcoming filming destination. We’re building the region to support world-class work and this kind of recognition demonstrates that.”

Locals, Devin Woodworth and Riley Carey working on set

As the film heads to SXSW London, the Columbia Valley will be watching closely; proud of what has been accomplished, and excited for what comes next.