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James Picard is an artist with a vision. Though he has been painting his entire life in a career that spans over four decades, it is his recent series of paintings started in 2012 which has garnered the most attention.

Picard's "The Dark and the Wounded" documentary has been winning awards at film festivals and creating a wake of positive change amongst audiences across North America with his directorial debut and he has now won the MADA (Making a Difference Award) at..

The Dark and The Wounded documentary is the frontrunner to win Best Film, Best Short Doc and the MADA (Making a Difference Award) at this year's COMMFEST, celebrating its 12th year anniversary from October 10-16th, 2017.

The new West Wing of the Penticton Lakeside Resort opened to the public on June 23rd , and features 70 additional rooms, 20 of which are suites.

Vancouver, B.C: The Dark and the Wounded documentary film has taken the top prize at the LA New Wave International Film Festival, ahead of the festival's premiere this Saturday, August 5th.

Vancouver, Canada: Canadian artist James Picard will be a guest speaker at the The Power of Story conference, a special event dedicated to sharing stories in order to inspire and motivate others.

L.A, California - The Dark & The Wounded, directed by James Picard and Jeff Dean, triumphed yet again at the Cinema World Fest film festival. The documentary won Best Short/Award of Merit, Best Lighting and Best Film/Award of Excellence.

West of the Rockies Genevieve Federhen Interviews James Picard at New Media Film Festival June 8th 2017

(June 9, 2017 July 9th) BBAM! Gallery, 3255 Rue St. Jacques, Montreal, Quebec)

Vancouver, Canada – James Picard has just wrapped filming the Sarah Deakin film Yellow, which features 42 Picard oil paintings along with James doing a cameo in the film.