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🏆 Just ONE day to go until the 2026 Rosie Awards! We're looking forward to celebrating Alberta's screen industry tomorrow, Saturday, November 7, at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary! 🎤 Join us for an evening of celebration, recognition and great company, with Andrew Phung as our host throughout the night. 🎟️ Tickets are still available! There's still time to join us and celebrate the incredible talent and achievements of Alberta's screen industry. We can't wait to see you there! 👉 Get Your Tickets: ampia.org/2026-rosie-awards/… 👉 View the Show Order: ampia.org/2026-rosie-awards-…

Know Before You Go: The 2026 Rosie Awards We're looking forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Rosie Awards tomorrow, Saturday, November 7, at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary. Evening Schedule 3:30 PM – Doors open and guest registration 4:00 PM – Awards celebration begins 6:00 PM – Reception, cocktails and food stations 7:30 PM – Awards celebration continues 10:00 PM – Official after-party, sponsored by Dept. 9 Studios Arrival & Seating Have your digital or printed ticket ready for check-in. Seating is general admission and first come, first served. Complimentary coat check is available. Parking Two parking options are within walking distance: - North Surface Lot: Beside the auditorium. - Parkade: Adjacent to the Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) building. Parking is managed through Calgary Parking's ParkPlus system. Use zone 8370. Please note that the indoor route from the parkade includes stairs. Guests requiring a step-free route should park in the North Surface Lot and enter through the North Entrance. Accessibility Wheelchair-accessible seating is available on the Main Floor. Hearing assistance is available through listening receivers or the AudioFetch app. Service dogs are welcome. If you require accessible seating, hearing assistance or other support, please contact AMPIA in advance at [email protected]. A Few More Details - Dress code: Cocktail attire or black tie optional. - Tickets include two drink tickets, food stations, reception and the official after-party. - A cash bar will also be available. Buy Tickets: ampia.org/2026-rosie-awards/… Parking Information: jubileeauditorium.com/calgar… Accessibility Information: jubileeauditorium.com/calgar… We look forward to celebrating Alberta's screen industry and this year's nominees with you. See you at the Rosies!

🏆 The 2026 Rosie Awards return to Calgary this weekend! Just two days to go! We're so excited to celebrate Alberta's screen industry with you on November 7 at Calgary's Jubilee Auditorium, hosted by Andrew Phung. 🎟️ Tickets are still available until November 7 at 10 PM, so there's still time to join us! 📋 The show order is now live on our website, so you can find out when your award will be presented. A special thank you to I'm Here With Magazine for highlighting the 2026 Rosie Awards in its latest issue, featuring AMPIA's new Executive Director, Kelly Fox. 👉 Get Your Tickets: ampia.org/2026-rosie-awards/… 👉 View the Show Order: ampia.org/2026-rosie-awards-… 👉 Read the I'm Here With Magazine Feature: magcloud.com/browse/issue/34… #RosieAwards #AlbertaFilm #AlbertaScreenIndustry #AlbertaFilmandTVAwards

🏆 Celebrating Tom Cox at the 2026 Rosie Awards! We’re proud to recognize Tom Cox, co-founder and managing partner of SEVEN24 Films, with the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Edmonton Screen, at this year’s Rosie Awards. With 40 years in the industry, Tom’s producing credits include 'Brokeback Mountain,' 'Wynonna Earp,' 'Family Law,' and 'Heartland,' the longest-running one-hour scripted drama in Canadian television history and now in its 20th season. A longtime advocate for Canada’s production industry, he has held leadership roles with several leading industry organizations. He is board emeritus and past chair of the Canadian Media Producers Association, a board member of the Banff International Media Festival Foundation, and past chair of both AMPIA and the National Screen Institute. He has also served on the Alberta Premier’s Council on Culture and the Alberta Film Advisory Council and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to the arts. Join us in celebrating Tom and his lasting impact on Alberta’s screen industry. 📅 November 7, 2026 📍 Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary 🎟️ Get your tickets: ampia.org/2026-rosie-awards/… #RosieAwards #AlbertaFilm #AlbertaScreenIndustry #SEVEN24Films

📺 Explore October’s Super Channel+ Highlights with Your AMPIA Membership 🍿 October’s Super Channel+ highlights include Dolph: Unbreakable, produced by AMPIA Board member Adam Scorgie and AMPIA member Shane Fennessey, along with Roadhouse Romance, There Will Be Blood and Milestones of the Solar System. 🎬 AMPIA members receive a six-month Super Channel+ subscription at no cost with their membership. 📩 Email [email protected] to request your promo code. Click to create your free account: superchannelplus.ca #SuperChannelPlus #AlbertaFilm #MemberBenefits #CanadianFilm

🎬 Alberta-Filmed Guarding Stars Premieres on Netflix Next Month 🎄 Netflix has released the first trailer for Guarding Stars, a holiday romantic comedy starring Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki, arriving on the streaming platform November 18, 2026. Filmed in Alberta and Vancouver, the film follows a bodyguard assigned to protect a movie star over the holidays. 👏 Congratulations to the Alberta cast and crew who helped bring this production to life. 🍿 Click to read the full article and watch the trailer: tinyurl.com/3jt8rcm8 #AlbertaFilm #CalgaryFilm #Netflix #GuardingStars #CanadianFilm

🎬 Production Underway on Alberta-Filmed Revenge Thriller Feral 🎥 Production has begun in Calgary and Hilda, Alberta, on Feral, a new revenge thriller directed by Robert Cuffley and co-written with Susie Moloney. The film follows a woman seeking revenge against the two men responsible for her fiancé’s murder. The feature is produced by Calgary-based Nevermine Productions and Toronto’s Federgreen Entertainment, with support from the Alberta Media Fund. 📖 Click to read the full article: tinyurl.com/58wn4rk2 #AlbertaFilm #CalgaryFilm #AlbertaFilmmakers #CanadianFilm

🎬 Alberta-Shot Anna Pigeon Renewed for Season Two Good news for Alberta’s screen industry. USA Network has renewed Anna Pigeon for a second season following strong viewership for its debut. 🌲 The drama stars Tracy Spiridakos as a park ranger navigating life after a devastating loss. Filmed in Calgary, the series is produced by Cineflix, December Films and AMPIA member SEVEN24 Films for USA Network, in association with Bell Media. 👏 Congratulations to the cast and crew who worked on the show! 📖 Click to read the full article: tinyurl.com/zdyfjw5f #AMPIA #AlbertaFilm #AnnaPigeon #SEVEN24Films #CalgaryFilm #CanadianTV

🌱 Sustainability Internship Program Announces New Cohort The Sustainable Entertainment Society has selected 25 participants for the second Sustainability Practitioners Internship Program, supporting sustainable production practices across Canada’s screen industry. 👏 Congratulations to the four Alberta participants: - Edmon Rotea - Megan Shott - Nikhil Kumar - Areeha Mahal The program runs through summer 2027, offering mentorship, training and hands-on industry opportunities. 📖 Click to read the full article: tinyurl.com/mr3beptx #AMPIA #SustainableProduction #AlbertaFilm #ScreenIndustry #Sustainability #AlbertaFilmmakers

📢 LESS THAN TWO WEEKS until AMPIA’s Special Member Meeting! Join us on October 29, 2026, at 5 PM over Zoom to vote on proposed bylaw amendments. Member participation is important as we review these changes and their impact on AMPIA. 🗳️ Voting members can attend in person or by proxy. 📩 RSVP to [email protected] to receive the meeting package, Zoom link and proxy form. #AMPIA #AlbertaFilm #AlbertaTV #ScreenIndustry

🎬 Playback Releases the 2026 Indie List Playback’s 2026 Indie List takes a closer look at Canada’s independent production sector, exploring production and development spending, financing challenges, and opportunities in a tough market. 👏 Congratulations to AMPIA members Nomadic Pictures, SEVEN24 Films and Score G Productions for being featured in this year’s list. The report also examines industry optimism, international partnerships and emerging opportunities for Canadian independent producers. 📖 Click to read the full article: tinyurl.com/mrtpcj22 #AMPIA #Playback #AlbertaFilm #CanadianFilm #ScreenIndustry #IndependentProduction

🎃 The Indie Film Throwdown: Spooky Edition Happens This Sunday 👻 Get ready for an afternoon of spooky indie films on Sunday, October 18, from 2–5 PM at Calgary’s Plaza Theatre. Presented by Prickly Rose Entertainment and Passing Time with Craig, the event features spooky short films from Alberta and across Canada, plus: 🎬 A filmmaker Q&A 🤝 Networking opportunities 🧛 A costume contest 🎟️ Admission is free or by donation. Click to learn more: eventbrite.ca/e/the-alberta-… #IndieFilmThrowdown #AlbertaFilm #YYCEvents #IndieFilm #CanadianFilm

🎬 The Edmonton Short Film Festival Kicks Off This Weekend The 2026 Edmonton Short Film Festival takes place October 17–18, celebrating Alberta and international short films. This year’s festivities include: 🎥 Screenings featuring Alberta and international filmmakers 🎉 A Red Carpet Gala and vertical filmmaking event 📺 Online streaming from October 18–25 🎟️ Individual tickets and festival passes are available now. Click to reserve your tickets: filmfreeway.com/EdmontonShor… #EdmontonShortFilmFestival #ESFF #AlbertaFilm #YEGEvents #ShortFilms

🎬 THREE WEEKS TO GO until the 2026 Rosie Awards! 🏆 Join us on November 7, 2026, at Calgary’s Jubilee Auditorium for Alberta’s biggest night in film and television. 🎤 Hosted by Andrew Phung, best known for 'Kim’s Convenience' and 'Run the Burbs,' this year’s show will celebrate the talent and creativity of Alberta’s screen industry. 🎟️ Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Click to reserve your tickets: ampia.org/2026-rosie-awards/… Click to view sponsorship opportunities: ampia.org/wp-content/uploads… #RosieAwards #AMPIA #AlbertaFilm #AlbertaTV #ScreenIndustry #AndrewPhung

📺 The CRTC is expanding opportunities for Indigenous participation in phase two of its review of Canada’s Indigenous broadcasting policy. 🤝 Indigenous organizations can host community-led consultations, while a joint working group will help develop policy recommendations. 📅 November 27, 2026 — Deadline to apply to host community events 📅 January 26, 2027 — Deadline to apply for working group membership 👉 Click to read the full article: tinyurl.com/4ewdhy44 #CRTC #IndigenousBroadcasting #IndigenousMedia #CanadianBroadcasting #CanadianMedia

🎬👻 NorthwestFEARFest Kicks Off Today NorthwestFEARFest celebrates its fifth anniversary October 14–18, 2026, at Metro Cinema in Edmonton, with nearly 40 horror and genre films. Highlights include: 🎥 Ancestral Beasts 🎞️ Big Trouble in Little China — 40th anniversary screening 📺 Behind the Castle Doors: The Origin of The Hilarious House of Frightenstein 🎬 Alberta Kills: Shorts, featuring seven films by Alberta filmmakers 👉 Click to view the full lineup and reserve your tickets: northwestfearfest.ca/ #NorthwestFEARFest #Edmonton #AlbertaFilm #HorrorFilms #GenreFilm #AlbertaFilmmakers

🎬 CMPA Expands Board Ahead of Ottawa Meetings The Canadian Media Producers Association has added three producers to its board of directors ahead of meetings with federal officials in Ottawa. The delegation will advocate for: 🍁 Stronger Canadian content investment from foreign streamers 💰 Faster distribution of the previously announced $600M investment 📊 Continued support for Canadian cultural policies and the Online Streaming Act 👉 Click to read the full article: tinyurl.com/2p7d55f6 #CMPA #CanadianMedia #CanadianContent #FilmAndTelevision #CanadianFilm

🎨 The Canada Council for the Arts has announced details on its $25M Alberta Focus Fund, providing $5M annually over five years to support Alberta artists and arts organizations. The Fund will be delivered through existing Canada Council programs, with no separate application required. 📅 Information sessions for project grant applicants: November 12 — English November 13 — French 👉 Click to learn more and register: tinyurl.com/5ecs6uaz #AlbertaArts #AlbertaArtists #CanadaCouncil #ArtsFunding #AlbertaCulture

🎬 Score G Productions Celebrates Double iTunes Chart Success Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story continues its strong run on iTunes, spending more than a week at #1 on the documentaries chart and reaching #8 overall, the only documentary in the top 10. Meanwhile, Dolph: Unbreakable has reached #19 on the iTunes documentary chart following its October 6 U.S. TVOD launch. 👏 Congratulations to AMPIA board member Adam Scorgie and AMPIA member Shane Fennessey, producers of both films. Dolph: Unbreakable premieres on Super Channel October 16. 👉 Click to watch the Funny Money trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=gJNznIi7… 👉 Click to watch the Dolph: Unbreakable trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=KWvXQU5R… #AMPIA #AlbertaFilm #AlbertaScreenIndustry #ScoreGProductions #FunnyMoney #DolphUnbreakable #CanadianFilm

🎬 Broad View Film Festival Announces 2026 Lineup The Broad View Film Festival returns November 12–14 at Metro Cinema’s historic Garneau Theatre, showcasing films directed by women from Alberta and around the world. 🎥 Moon Noonk Edourd (My Uncle Edouard) — directed by Jessie Ray Short and produced by AMPIA member the National Film Board 🎥 Invisible Imagination — directed by AMPIA member Sarah Taylor and Anna Cooley 🤝 On November 14, the festival will also host a free networking event for women in film at Dept. 9 Studios. Click to learn more: tinyurl.com/7j8cecmj 👉 Click to view the full lineup and reserve your tickets: broadviewfilmfest.com/festiv… #BroadViewFilmFestival #AlbertaFilm #AlbertaFilmmakers #WomenInFilm #EdmontonFilm