Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA)

06/26/2026

🌟 Know an outstanding Edmonton artist or arts and cultural worker? Now’s the time to recognize their contributions!

Nominations are open for the 2026 Edmonton Artists’ Trust Fund, with 15 awards of $15,000 available to support exceptional local creatives and their careers. 🎭🎶🖌️

⏰ Deadline: July 2, 2026, at 11:59 AM

Learn more and submit a nomination today: https://www.edmontonarts.ca/calls-funding/funding/eatf

06/25/2026

🎬 Happening tonight!

The Edmonton International Film Festival’s Road to 40 continues with a special screening of Dear Frankie tonight, June 25, at 7 PM at Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre.

Directed by Shona Auerbach, this heartfelt film explores family, resilience, and love through the story of a mother and son rebuilding their lives.

🎟️ Tickets are $15, and Road Passes are still available for discounted access to all screenings.

Learn more and reserve your tickets: https://eiffroadto40.eventive.org/welcome?mc_cid=8dcd87d128&mc_eid=2d7a5d210f

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06/24/2026

🎥 Women behind the camera are redefining the visual language of Indian cinema.

Join FICCI, the Official Secretariat of the , for:

Frame by Frame, She Changed the Game: Celebrating the Women Cinematographers Who Are Redefining the Visual Language of Indian Cinema

📅 June 24, 2026
🕓 4:30–5:30 PM IST
💻 Virtual Session

Hear from leading cinematographers shaping the future of film, OTT, and independent storytelling:

🎬 Pooja S. Gupte
🎬 Modhura Palit
🎬 Neha Parti Matiyani
🎬 Archana Ghangrekar

Moderated by 🎬 Aparna Purohit, CEO, Aamir Khan Productions.

The discussion will explore creative journeys, industry challenges, and the evolving role of women behind the lens.

📝 Register: https://forms.gle/syQM2rkJP88W8BMCA

🔗 Join Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81803537926?pwd=0u4jupI7g0bkzgMKqPdbnuxKM9q28C.1

Meeting ID: 818 0353 7926
Passcode: 306035

Event Address: 123 Your Street Your City, ST 12345 Contact us at (123) 456-7890 or [email protected]

06/24/2026

🎬 AMPIA’s Annual General Meeting is happening today!

AMPIA members are invited to join the 2026 Annual General Meeting today, June 24, 2026, from 4–6 PM via Zoom. The AGM will include important updates and the presentation of the 2026 Board of Directors slate.

📩 RSVP today at [email protected] to receive the Zoom link and AGM package.

Not a member yet? Join AMPIA and be part of Alberta’s screen industry community.

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06/24/2026

🎬 New opportunity for Indigenous screenwriters!

The Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) and Paramount have launched the ISO x Paramount Rewrite Lab, a new professional development program supporting Indigenous writers through advanced script development, mentorship, story editing, and peer learning.

The program will support four writers as they strengthen their projects and prepare their stories for production and financing opportunities.

Applications open in July.

Read the full article: https://tinyurl.com/ejuyfy3h

06/23/2026

🎬 CBC is expanding support for documentary storytelling!

As part of its $7M investment in documentary programming, CBC has launched two new funds:
▪️ Creator Catalyst Fund — supporting emerging unscripted producers through the CBC Creator Network
▪️ Co-Production Fund — supporting international documentary partnerships for The Passionate Eye

CBC also announced that its new FAST channel, CBC Docs, will launch September 1, 2026, on CBC Gem and YouTube.

Read the full article: https://tinyurl.com/46j26vxb

06/22/2026

🌎 Join Reelworld for an important conversation on Indigenous productions and cross-border opportunities.

In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, “Working Between Borders: Navigating the Jay Treaty and Indigenous Productions” takes place tomorrow, June 23, from 1–2 PM via Zoom.

The panel will explore Indigenous mobility, the Jay Treaty, and legal considerations for Canadian producers working with Indigenous talent and crews across Turtle Island, featuring insights from lawyers Patricia Bagnas and Jessica Jensen of MLT Aikins.

Register now: https://www.reelworld.ca/event-details/working-between-borders-navigating-the-jay-treaty-and-indigenous-productions

Learn from experts, the legal framework for Canadian producers to understand how Indigenous talent can work in the USA

06/22/2026

⏰ We're just days away from AMPIA's Annual General Meeting!

AMPIA members are invited to join us on June 24, 2026, from 4–6 PM via Zoom for important industry updates and the presentation of the 2026 Board of Directors slate.

📩 RSVP now at [email protected] to receive the Zoom link and AGM package.

Not a member yet? Join today and be part of Alberta’s screen industry community.

06/22/2026

🎬Telefilm Canada has announced major changes to its Development Program.

Key updates include:
▪️ Expansion of the automatic Prequalified Stream
▪️ A new points-based selection system
▪️ More companies eligible for funding
▪️ Springboard and Animation initiatives made permanent
▪️ Plans to phase out the General Stream by 2027–28

The changes are part of Telefilm’s ongoing program review aimed at improving predictability and supporting project development.

Click to learn more: https://playbackonline.ca/2026/06/15/telefilm-updates-development-programs-prequalified-stream/

06/19/2026

🎬 What a fantastic week at BANFF!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Alberta Beyond Limits: Meet, Mingle, and Moving Forward, co-sponsored by AMPIA. The event brought together screen industry leaders for an engaging discussion on the future of Alberta’s film and television sector, featuring Mark Ham, Dylan Pearce, Brad Perry, and Dorian Rowe, moderated by Luke Azevedo.

It was great to connect with so many members of Alberta’s screen community and see familiar and new faces from across the industry. Thanks for making it such a great BANFF, we look forward to seeing you again next year! 🎥✨