In the Press & On the Stage.

Presented the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 11th Annual Location Managers Guild International Awards, recognising Supervising Location Manager Sue Quinn for her landmark work on the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts franchises.

After nearly five years as Vancouver’s first-ever Film Commissioner, David Shepheard moves on to his next chapter in the industry.

With more than 60 productions either filming or in pre-production, Vancouver’s film industry rebounded from the COVID-19 shutdown stronger than ever. David Shepheard, Vancouver Film Commissioner, speaks to the resilience of B.C.’s screen sector.

Vancouver’s first film commissioner on expanding the city’s billion-dollar industry, building film commissions from scratch and why Vancouver was an almost irresistible move.

Variety covers David Shepheard’s appointment as Vancouver’s inaugural Film Commissioner and his ambitions for one of the world’s most active production destinations.

Canada’s national newspaper profiles David Shepheard on his priorities, his vision for Vancouver’s screen industry and what it takes to build a film commission from the ground up.

The Hollywood Reporter covers David Shepheard’s appointment as Senior Inward Investment Manager at Film London, tasked with showcasing the city globally and ensuring London remains a world-class production destination.

Moderated a headline panel at the annual Association of Film Commissioners International Cineposium, featuring Heads of Production from Disney, HBO and Warner Bros. on what drives territory selection for major productions.

Featured commentator on CBC Television and Global TV on topics including film industry policy, Vancouver’s production boom and the role of film commissions in driving economic growth.

Regular radio contributor and interviewee, speaking to audiences in Canada and the UK on screen industry development, creative economy policy and the business of international film production.