Primaa - Peace Region Independent Media Arts Association

04/29/2026

The application window for our STORYHIVE Three-Part Docuseries Edition is currently open, offering emerging filmmakers $20,000 in production funding and professional mentorship from the National Screen Institute. Applications are open until May 14, 2026.

Discover what STORYHIVE is all about, we create local opportunities for individuals who want to create community content, stories, and art.

04/23/2026

Hello Peace Region Filmmakers!🎬✨
One of our creative community members is reaching out, and we’d love to help amplify their call. Supporting each other is what keeps our local film scene growing, and sometimes all it takes is sharing a post to help the right people find their way onto a set.

👇 Take a look at what MacWood Productions is working on and the roles they’re hoping to fill 👇

"We're MacWood Productions, a film production company based out of Dawson Creek, BC.
We're looking to fill a number of crew roles for our upcoming time travel feature film; Past, Present, Future. Shooting will take place in Dawson Creek and the surrounding areas from August 3rd to August 20th with 2 days of additional filming in December 2026, dates TBD.

We're looking to fill the following roles for the film:

- Production Designer
- Propmaster
- Assistant Director/Location Manager (one person for both roles)
- Grip/Electric
- Assistant Camera

All crew roles will be paid a $2000 honorarium, paid out weekly during the shoot. Experience in the roles are preferred but not a requirement. We're looking for applicants who are passionate about filmmaking, respectful, willing to learn, and have an aptitude for the roles they're applying to. We're looking to receive a resume and around a 2 sentence blurb about you and your work as a filmmaker.
Submissions can be sent to [email protected] by May 20th! Thank you! Grady MacTavish MacWood Productions"

😉📽If you are interested, or know someone who may be a strong fit, we encourage you to apply or share this opportunity within your network! Your support in spreading the word helps strengthen and grow the Peace Regions creative community!

Thank you for being part of it!
🎬

04/19/2026

Happy Sunday! 📽
A few behind-the-scenes shots from a recent lighting workshop 🎬

At PRIMAA, we like to keep things hands-on, low pressure, and collaborative — just people coming together to learn and make cool things 😉

03/08/2026

📽What a great Lighting Workshop! 🎉
We all had a blast playing around in the hands on collaborative space that Louwrens Olivier created for us!

03/07/2026

🎬💥Attention Peace Region filmmakers!

Lighting Workshop starts TOODAY at 1:30pm! Free for members, packed with knowledge, and led by a cinematography beast. This is THE spot to be this Saturday afternoon!

Our Lights, Camera, ACTION! Workshop Series kicks off with an unmissable deep dive into LIGHTING, led by the one and only Louwrens Olivier!
Louwrens is the Grande Prairie indie filmmaking wizard who’s spent over a decade mastering the art of visual storytelling. From gripping shorts and documentaries to music videos and feature films, he’s the go-to guy for turning ordinary scenes into jaw-dropping cinematic moments. Get ready to steal his secrets! ✨🎥

This is where local creatives connect, play, and walk away inspired. Spots fill fast—especially when it’s FREE for members!
🗓 Today: Saturday, March 7
⏰ 1:30 – 3:30pm
📍 Centre for Creative Arts, Grande Prairie
🍬 Complimentary drinks and sweets
💡 FREE for PRIMAA members
(Not in yet? Join for just $25/year and unlock all the perks!)
👉 https://www.primaa.ca/membership

Tag a filmmaker friend who needs this! Who’s in? Drop a 💡 below!

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03/06/2026

🎬💡 Just one more day! 💡🎬
Tomorrow we’re kicking off our Lights, Camera, ACTION! Workshop Series with a workshop all about LIGHTING, led by the talented Louwrens Olivier! 🎥✨

Louwrens is an indie filmmaker from Grande Prairie with 10+ years of experience working in many areas of filmmaking, including directing, editing, grip work, and primarily cinematography. Over the years he’s created several short films and has also worked on a documentary, music video, and a feature film. His lighting experience ranges from making the most of natural light to working with professional lighting equipment—and everything in between. Louwrens is excited to share his knowledge and help fellow filmmakers better understand how lighting can shape the look and mood of a scene.

In this workshop, he’ll guide participants through the fundamentals of lighting for film, helping filmmakers learn simple techniques that can make scenes look more cinematic, polished, and professional. 🎥💡

🗓 Tomorrow, Saturday March 7th
⏰ 1:30 – 3:30 PM
📍 Centre for Creative Arts
💡 FREE for PRIMAA members
(Not a member? Yearly memberships are just $25!)
https://www.primaa.ca/membership

If you’ve ever wondered how filmmakers create dramatic shadows, soft portraits, or that cinematic glow — this is your chance to learn!

Come experiment with lighting, ask questions, and connect with other local creatives. 🎬✨

Let’s make some movie magic together. ✨🎬💡

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV5lEmUTveA

Here is a music video we shot for Mikey Blue Shoes a couple of years ago. Mikey was so fantastic to work with and we pulled in a great Grande Prairie crew fo...

03/01/2026

Well… sometimes creative worlds move quickly — and we’re excited to introduce the filmmaker who will now be leading our upcoming LIGHTS workshop.

🎬✨ Meet Louwrens Oliver.
Louwrens has spent years working on short films, developing strong visual storytelling through intentional lighting and cinematography. His projects have screened in film festivals and received awards, and he brings a practical, hands-on approach to shaping light for narrative impact.
He’ll be leading our first Lights, Camera, ACTION! workshop focused entirely on LIGHTING — helping filmmakers understand the basics of lighting a scene.
🗓 March 7
⏰ 1:30 – 3:30 PM
📍 Centre for Creative Arts
💡 FREE for PRIMAA members
(Not a member? Yearly memberships are just $25.)
https://www.primaa.ca/membership
If you’re serious about leveling up your visuals, this is one you won’t want to miss.
Let’s make movie magic. 🎥✨

https://www.youtube.com//videos

Indie filmmaker from Canada who enjoys making short films.

02/24/2026

Well… you’ve been waiting patiently 👀✨ and it’s finally time to share what we’ve been working on…

🎬✨ We’re kicking off a brand-new workshop series and this first one is going to shine… literally.

Lights, Camera, ACTION! is our hands-on series of workshops we will be hosting this year!

Our first course, is of course, LIGHTS!

Update: This workshop will now be led by filmmaker Louwrens Olivier!

Louwrens has worked on short films for years, with projects that have screened in festivals and won awards. He brings a practical, cinematic approach to lighting — focusing on mood, storytelling, and creating intentional visuals.

https://www.youtube.com//videos

Whether you’re brand new to lighting or looking to level up your film game, this workshop will help you understand how to shape light, create mood, and make your scenes look intentional and cinematic.

🗓 March 7th
⏰ 1:30 – 3:30 PM
📍 Centre for Creative Arts
💡 Cost: FREE for PRIMAA members
(Not a member yet? A yearly membership is just $25 — visit our website to become a member or we can assist you at the event!)
https://www.primaa.ca/membership

If you’ve ever wondered how to make your films look more polished, more dramatic, or more professional — this is your sign.
Come learn. Ask questions. Play with light. Connect with other creatives.

Let’s make movie magic together 🎥✨
Interested in what's to come? Some workshops we’ve got in the works will be on Cinematography, Acting, Fight Choreography, Sound Engineering, Special Effects Makeup-artistry, and so much more!

Indie filmmaker from Canada who enjoys making short films.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day, film lovers! ❤️🎬
We might be having a bit of a slower year over here at PRIMAA, but that definitely doesn’t mean the creativity has stopped. Sometimes the quiet seasons are when the best ideas start brewing behind the scenes. 👀✨
So don’t go anywhere — there are still some cool things coming around the bend. Stay tuned, stay inspired, and most importantly… keep creating. 🎥💡
We love this community and all the stories you tell. 💕

12/10/2025

Building fun, frame by frame!
Our film group, ‘Ready, Set, Film!’, is for people wanting to get out and shoot, meet new friends, and learn about cinematography. We gather once a month to work on different film projects as a group, and plan our next ideas.
Our next date is December 20th 2025, Join our instructors, Leanne Bausman and Louwrens Olivier for a short film shooting session. Gain a hands-on experience on a filming set.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTv0PqDQxrg

11/30/2025

🎬📽 Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual General Meeting today! We held elections for new incoming board members and returning board members who switched roles.
Say hello 👋🏾 to the new PRIMAA board!
President - Devon Burbank
Vice President - Christa Temple
Treasurer - Michael Bourree
Secretary - Nyssa Pi
Director at Large - Leina Andersen
Director at Large - Nathaniel Leigh

If you or someone you know is interested in joining PRIMAA board meetings or one of our committees, please contact us at [email protected]