Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA)

A FREE Lunch Hour Webinar for Alberta’s Screen-Based Industries Thursday November 26, 2020, 12pm to 1pm MT In this unprecedented time Alberta’s film + television industry has an incredible opportunity to start making its productions more inclusive and diverse, by creating real opportunities for media professionals who are Black, Indigenous and People of Colour. Gain insight from industry pros to understand why you should hire BIPOC and invaluable advice on how to approach it.... Moderated by Shivani Saini (Blackstone), panelists include Georgina Lightning (Trickster), Trevor Solway (Intertribal), Michelle Wong (Heartland) and Nathalie Younglai the founder of BIPOC TV & FILM and its newly released database HireBIPOC. More info: https://ampia.org/why-hire-bipoc/ Send your questions in advance to: [email protected] Atelier Culturati BIPOC TV & Film Georgina Lightning #ABFilm #ABCreates #YEGFilm #YYCFilm

Congratulations to AMPIA members Voice Pictures and Two Dollar Special, Inc. on having their films 'Marlene' and 'Puppy Love' picked for the Whistler Film Festival!

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Congratulations to incoming Board Chair David Benson and very special thanks to outgoing Board Chair Michael Jorgensen!

Can't wait for tonight! #RosieAwards2020 #ABCreates #ABFilm

Thanks to everyone who tuned in to The #RosieAwards2020 last night! If you missed it, be sure to catch a replay! We're excited to present the full listing of award recipients on our website. Our congrats again! #ABFilm #ABCreates #KeepAlbertaRolling #YYCFilm #YEGFilm

Welcome to the 2020 Rosie Awards! Be sure to use our hashtag #RosieAwards2020. Congrats to all our nominees and award recipients!... #ABCreates #ABFilm

The Rosie Awards are FINALLY here! Please note that a link to the live stream is available on the AMPIA webpage: www.ampia.org #ROSIEAWARDS2020

Alberta’s Screen Industry is strong! 2019 was one of Albert's best production seasons ever, and our Industry has the potential to be even better as we recover from the global pandemic. As we prepare to celebrate our achievements at the Rosie Awards, we offer this animated insight into the economic and cultural impact of our Alberta Screen Industry.... #rosieawards2020 #keepalbertarolling #abcreates #abfilm #yycfilm #yegfilm

Lights! Cameras! Jobs! If you're not following talented Director and Editor of Heartland, Ken Filewych (Kenfile) on Instagram you're missing out on Heartland o...n CBC bts content featuring Alberta's World Class Crews DGC - Alberta District Council Alberta Post Production Association - APPA I.A.T.S.E. Local 212 ICG 669 https://www.instagram.com/kenfile/

Great video from Keep Alberta Rolling! Enjoy!

Why does Alberta have so many Oscar, Emmy, & Golden Globe wins? Beautiful Locations & World Class Crews We are so very proud of the quality, craftsmanship, and work ethic found in Alberta and the level of screen projects they produce.

Amber Marshall, star of the longest-running Canadian family drama Heartland on CBC, will host the upcoming 46th Annual Alberta Film & Television Awards (a.k.a. the Rosies) on October 8th, which will be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube. Born and raised in London, ON, Marshall has been acting since she was 11, joining the cast of Heartland in 2007. A life-long animal lover, Amber has been around horses for as long as she can remember. She has been riding since she could wa...lk and says that the two things she loves the most are "acting and horses". Heartland has been renewed for its fourteenth season. "We are thrilled that Amber has come on board to host this year's Rosie Awards," says Bill Evans, Executive Director of AMPIA. "Amber brings a passion and energy to everything she does, and we will look for that in her role as host." "I’m honoured to be asked to host the Rosies, as these awards are extremely important to recognize the talent we have in our province. Hosting this event via live stream is unique opportunity to showcase this talent to a global audience. - Amber Marshall The 46th Annual Rosie Awards will be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Links will be sent out closer to the date. Stay tuned! #abcreates #abfilm #yegfilm #yycfilm

"The Alberta Film & Television Awards were to have occurred May 23 but were postponed due to the pandemic. They have been rescheduled to an online presentation on Oct. 8." Calgary Herald #ABFilm #ABCreates #YYCFilm #YEGFIlm

Thanks for joining us for the announcement of our finalists for the 2020 Rosie Awards! You can find the full list of nominees here: https://ampia.org/2020-rosie-award-finalists/ #ABFilm #ABCreates #YYCFilm #YEGFilm

We're all surely missing the Edmonton Folk Music Festival this weekend. Luckily, this brilliant and long-time-coming documentary is available to remind you of the magic of this very special event. Only available to watch until midnight tonight, have a look! #ABCreates #ABFilm #YEGFilm

Ever wonder how stunts are done behind the scenes? Check out this "rachet stunt" from Patrick Chan (strapsclown on instagram) which was part of Season 4 Episode 2 of Wynonna Earp. Stunts Canada ACTRA Alberta

Thanks Randy! Please tune in at 8pm on CTV Sci-Fi Channel! #ABCreates #ABFilm