🎉AMPIA Elects New Chair Dylan Pearce and Board of Directors for 2025 – 2026
Following the AGM in April, the 2025-2026 slate for the AMPIA Board of Directors was established. Congratulations to the newly elected AMPIA Board of Directors including new and returning board members. Full list below.
The AMPIA Board of Directors elected Dylan Pearce to be the new Board Chair. We thank AMPIA’s former Co-Chairs Janet Morhart and Brent Kawchuk for their dedication and time committed to AMPIA as their term ends.
⚡We are excited for Dylan’s leadership as Board Chair working closely with AMPIA’s Executive Director, Tori Romano and Operations & Communications Coordinator, Desiree Burkett to support and guide the organization through its next chapter.
Dylan Pearce shares, “I ran for Board Chair to ensure Alberta producers at every level have a strong, unified voice. 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.”
The 2025-2026 AMPIA Board of Directors are listed below with AMPIA’s Executive Committee board members noted:
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 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.
As we move forward, AMPIA remains dedicated to expanding professional development opportunities, fostering meaningful industry connections, strengthening partnerships, and extending our reach within the community. Together, we will work to amplify AMPIA’s impact and advance the growth of Alberta’s screen-based sector.
Please join us in congratulating Dylan Pearce and the entire Board of Directors including the Executive Committee. We’re excited to begin this new chapter with such a passionate and experienced team leading the way.
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🌈🎬 Call for Submissions: Pride-Themed Short Films
The Edmonton Short Film Festival (ESFF) is proud to launch a special Pride Month Call for Submissions!
We’re inviting filmmakers of all backgrounds to submit Pride-themed short films—bold, funny, heartfelt, thought-provoking, and everything in between.
🎥 Submission deadline: June 30, 2025
💸 Entry fee: Just $10
🏳️🌈 Selected films will screen at a special event on August 22, 2025 at the stunning Muttart Theatre inside the Stanley A. Milner Library in Edmonton.
✨ Films selected for screening will:
• Receive screening fees
• Remain eligible for up to 5 years for additional showcases
Let your pride shine on screen.
🎟️ Submit today via FilmFreeway: filmfreeway.com/LocalHeroesFilmFestival
#PrideOnScreen #ESFF2025 #ShortFilmFestival #PrideMonth #YEGFilm #SupportLGBTQCreators #LocalHeroes2025
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⏳ Just 1 Week Left to Submit to the 2025 Rosie Awards!
The final deadline to submit your project to the 2025 Rosie Awards is May 23, 2025 — and time is running out!
🏆 Alberta’s premier awards celebrating excellence in film, television, digital media, podcasts, music videos, and interactive content are almost here.
🎉 New categories this year include:
• Best Supporting Performance – Male or Non-Binary
• Best Supporting Performance – Female or Non-Binary
• Best Narrative Game
• Best Interactive Project
• Best Podcast
• Best Production for Social Media
📅 Rosie Awards Event: October 25, 2025 | Westin Edmonton
📩 AMPIA members: Email action@ampia.org for a 50% submission discount
🔗 Submit now via FilmFreeway: filmfreeway.com/TheAlbertaFilmandTVAwards
#RosieAwards2025 #AMPIA #AlbertaFilm #CanadianContent #CallForEntries #FilmAwards #GameDesign #PodcastAwards #InteractiveMedia
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🎉 Just Two Weeks Until the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards!
The countdown is on! The Canadian Screen Awards take place May 30–June 1, 2025, with the main broadcast streaming live on CBC Gem on June 1.
We’re incredibly proud to see AMPIA members recognized among this year’s nominees:
🏆 Dark Match – Best Stunt Coordination
Produced by Dept. 9 Studios and AMPIA Board member Michael Peterson
🏆 Wynonna Earp: Vengeance – Multiple Categories
Produced by SEVEN24 Films
🏆 Heartland – Best Lead Performance, Drama Series
Produced by SEVEN24 Films
🏆 Wilford Buck – Multiple Categories
Produced by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
🏆 Julian Black Antelope – Best Host or Interviewer, News or Information
For Secret History: Women Warriors
📲 View the full list of 2025 CSA nominees here: www.academy.ca/nominees/
👏 Congratulations to all the nominees!
#CdnScreenAwards #CSA2025 #AMPIAMembers #CanadianContent #DarkMatch #Heartland #WynonnaEarp #WilfordBuck #JulianBlackAntelope #Dept9Studios #NFB #SEVEN24Films
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