🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Edmonton Arts Prizes Winners!

The Edmonton Arts Prizes were presented at the Roxy Theatre in a celebration of excellence across film, music, visual art, and literature — coordinated by the Edmonton Arts Council in collaboration with the City of Edmonton, AMPIA, Alberta Music, Audreys Books Ltd., CARFAC Alberta, Edmonton Community Foundation, and the Writers' Guild of Alberta.

🎤 Hosted by Ellie Heath, the event recognized 12 outstanding Edmonton-based artists, with $100,000 in total prizes awarded.

🏆 Film
• Primary Winner: Darrin Hagen – Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story
• Runners-up: Don Depoe / Dept. 9 Studios and Scott Portingale

📚 The Robert Kroetsch - City of Edmonton Book Prize
• Primary Winner: Benjamin Hertwig – Juiceboxers
• Runners-up: Crystal Gail Fraser and Marilyn Dumont

🎶 Music
• Primary: margø – who are you when you’re alone
• Runners-up: King Thief, Celeigh Cardinal

🎨 Visual Arts
• Primary: Raneece Buddan – Adorned in our Threads
• Runners-up: Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐘᐣ, Heather Shillinglaw

👏 Congratulations to all the nominees and winners, and thank you to the partners who continue to support Edmonton’s vibrant arts community.

Photo Credit: Girl Named Shirl Photography
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🎬 The FascinAsian Film Festival Kicks Off TOMORROW! 🎉
📅 May 9–12, 2025 | MacEwan University + Various Locations
📍 Edmonton

Get ready to celebrate Asian stories, creators, and cultures at the FascinAsian Film Festival, starting TOMORROW!

✨ What to expect:
🎞️ Incredible films from Asian Canadian and international filmmakers
🎤 Inspiring panels, workshops & Q&As
🌟 Special guests, industry connections & vibrant community

Whether you’re a filmmaker, a film fan, or just curious about bold and diverse storytelling — this is a festival you don’t want to miss.

🎟️ Explore the full schedule + get your tickets:
👉 fascinasian.ca

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