The British Columbia film and television industry provides more than 15,000 jobs and generates more than $1 billion (Canadian) in economic activity each year, making the industry an integral one to the economic and social vitality of British Columbia [REF].
In 2016, Ameko Eks Mass Carroll, the 11-year genderfluid old star of Limina, became the first potential nominee in both the male and female categories at the Leo Awards for their role in Limina after an appeal made by the filmmakers, Joshua M. Ferguson and Florian Halbedl [REF].