True West Films
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Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
Canadian feature film
Feature film
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and television series production company
Production company
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with offices in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
and Saltspring Island
Saltspring Island
Saltspring Island is one of the Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia between mainland British Columbia, Canada and Vancouver Island. It is the largest, the most populous, and the most frequently visited of the Gulf Islands...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
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The company was founded in April 2002 by Elizabeth Yake
Elizabeth Yake
Elizabeth Yake is a Canadian film producer. She is founder and president of True West Films.In 2005 she won the Leo Award, Best Feature Length Drama for It's All Gone Pete Tong....
. The company produces various productions for Canada and the world with an emphasis on international co-productions.