A creative community that inspires a fulfilling life in recovery through film and theatre
A Not-For-Profit based in Vancouver, BC
We support people in addiction recovery on the path to healing through the creative arts of film and theatre. We believe that shared creative practice is a powerful tool for healing. Through our work in film and theatre, we provide a dedicated space for connection, a renewed sense of purpose, and deep mutual support.
Connect
Join the Collective (at no cost). Step into a safe, stigma-free community built by entertainment industry peers who truly understand where you’ve been.
Create
Participate in our free Filmmakers Bootcamp, staged theatre readings, or “We Recover Together” peer meetings. Express your story through film and stage.
Transform
Build lasting sober connections, regain focus, and lock into creative work that inspires a deeply fulfilling life in recovery.
Filmmakers Bootcamp
A fully subsidized 10–12 week Mini-Film School designed exclusively for individuals with lived experience of addiction.
Theatre Workshops
Staged readings and collaborative script development like “Saving the Timothy”—a low-pressure space for creative expression.
We Recover Together
The Recovered Arts Film & Theatre Collective is proud to offer all-inclusive peer addiction recovery meetings specifically designed for those within the film & theatre communities.
DGC-BC Offices 2985 Virtual Way, Vancouver, Suite 278
Social Enterprise & Community Impact
We are thrilled to collaborate with the UBC Sauder School of Business Community Business Project to develop a comprehensive business plan for our social enterprise.
Student Film Productions
“…Look at this, when we are here, no one is thinking about their addiction, no one is thinking about their past – they are locked in to the creative…”
Steve, Filmmakers Bootcamp Participant
“Through all the doubt and loneliness, hope and a strong recovery circle pulled me through. I couldn’t have done it alone.”
JOHN, Vancouver Community Member
“Having experienced firsthand how deeply the arts can sustain a joyous life in recovery, our community gives deep meaning and purpose.”
JOHN-DAVID HUTCHISON, Founder & Executive Artistic Director
Join The Recovered Arts Collective
Wherever you are on your path to recovery, you don’t have to walk it alone. Reach out today to join a program, volunteer, or attend a support meeting.