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The Alberta Media Production Industries Association promotes the interests of all Alberta producers and creative talent working in motion picture, television, and digital content production. We work in liaison with government, facilitate community awareness, develop careers, and promote the content of our members through events, workshops, and partnerships with industry experts. Membership allows emerging and established producers to meet, connect, and collaborate.

Holiday Closure Notice

Thank you for an incredible year. We’re grateful for your continued support and the opportunity to serve Alberta’s screen community.

Our office will be closed from December 22 to January 5 for a short holiday break. Wishing you a restful holiday season and a wonderful start to 2026.

AMPIA's Bespoke Mentorship Program Round 6 Now Open!

AMPIA’s Bespoke Mentorship Program is back for its sixth year, offering Alberta producers customized, three-month mentorship with senior industry professionals. Four participants will each receive one-to-one mentorship and a $1,500 honorarium to support their project goals.

The program is open to emerging and established AMPIA members, with 50% of placements reserved for IBPOC producers. Final reports are due May 21, 2026.

Apply by January 14, 2026. Successful applicants will be selected by a panel of industry experts and announced in early February.

AMPIA thanks Alberta Film, Telefilm Canada, and the Edmonton Arts Council for their continued support of professional development in Alberta.

Click below to apply.

Deadline: January 14, 2026

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Apply Now for the 2026 Edmonton Film Prize!

Submissions are open for the 2026 Edmonton Film Prize, celebrating directors and producers in the Greater Edmonton region. Coordinated by the Edmonton Arts Council in partnership with the City of Edmonton and AMPIA, the prize recognizes local talent and creative excellence.

Awards:
$15,000 Grand Prize
Two $5,000 Runner-Up Prizes
Free to apply

Eligible works include narrative, documentary, or experimental films, videos, or online projects first screened or broadcast within the past year, with creative control held by the artist. Applicants must be 18+ and reside in Edmonton or surrounding counties and Indigenous communities.

Click below to view full guidelines and apply.

Deadline: January 19, 2026

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2025 Rosie Award Winners Announced

Rosie Award Winners

ROSIE 2025 PROGRAM GUIDE

AMPIA Welcomes New Board Chair & 2025–2026 Board of Directors

Following the 2024 AGM, AMPIA is proud to announce the 2025–2026 Board of Directors, including the election of Dylan Pearce as Board Chair. We extend our sincere thanks to outgoing Co-Chairs Janet Morhart and Brent Kawchuk for their dedicated service.

Dylan will work closely with the AMPIA team to guide AMPIA through its next chapter.

“I ran for Board Chair to ensure Alberta producers at every level have a strong, unified voice,” said Pearce. “From emerging storytellers to established creators, my focus is on building long-term value, strengthening our industry, and making sure AMPIA is a place where all Alberta producers can grow and thrive. I’m excited to work with our board and staff to make that happen.”

2025–2026 Executive Committee:

Chair: Dylan Pearce, Northern Gateway Films
Vice-Chair North: Chris Duncan, Production World
Vice-Chair South: Barry Morrissette, Radiance Digital
Treasurer: Janet Morhart, Prairie Dog Film + Television
Secretary: Cohen Mill, Bishop & McKenzie
Member-at-Large: Dave Schultz, Interstate 80 Entertainment Inc.
Member-at-Large: Justine Gamez Huckabay, Intercommunicate

2025–2026 Board of Directors:

Adam Scorgie, Score G Production Film Inc.
Carmen Bachez, Prairie Dog Film + Television
Celeste Wylie, Roll Fire Productions Inc.
Griffin Cork, Numera Films
Kaitlan Stewart, Fenix Film & Television
Lolly de Jonge, IndigeKin Productions
Michael Feehan, Dept. 9 Studios
Michael Peterson, Peterson Polaris Corp.

AMPIA remains committed to expanding professional development opportunities, fostering meaningful industry connections, strengthening partnerships, and supporting the continued growth of Alberta’s screen-based sector.

View the Board of Directors Page

Featured Profiles

Showcasing some of the incredible Alberta media professionals and artists making waves in the industry right now. Learn more about these talented individuals and their outstanding projects.

James Reckseidler

Actor
Artist
Director
Editor
Host
Writer

I have been a Director and Writer, as well as Producer, in the Calgary community for over 15 years. I operate reckseidlerfilms, a boutique production company that has been responsible for […]

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Griffin Cork

Actor
Producer

Griffin is a Canadian actor and producer who has been working in the film, theatre, and voice industries for over a decade. Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, his creativity […]

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Frederick Kroetsch

Director
Producer

Frederick Kroetsch is an Executive Producer on Peacock’s Dangerous Breed Crime. Cons. Cats. He has created and directed dozens of eclectic projects, including the TV-series Queen of the Oil Patch and […]

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Katrina Beatty

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Carolyn Bridget Kennedy

Actress
Producer
Writer

Carolyn Bridget Kennedy is an award-winning actor (SAG-AFTRA, ACTRA) and filmmaker living in Los Angeles. Carolyn appears in the 4th season of the award-winning Netflix Original series “The Umbrella Academy” and […]

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Julian Black Antelope

Actor
Director
Producer
Showrunner
Writer

Representing the Buckskin, Black Horse family of the Weasel People, Julian Black Antelope aka “JBA” is a Canadian actor of First Nations/Central American and Irish descent. JBA’s performing career first began in […]

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Colin Waugh

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Kalyn Edworthy

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Michelle Wong

Director
Head of Business Affairs
Producer

After receiving her Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta, Michelle began her formal film training at the National Film Board (NFB) of Canada working with the Oscar […]

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Scott Lepp

Executive Producer

Scott Lepp has more than 200 episodes of network television experience. He was most recently the Producer of APTN’s hit TV series TRIBAL and is Executive Producer of three feature films releasing in […]

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