2025 Rosie Awards
Celebrating Excellence in Alberta’s Screen Industries
Save the Date! October 25, 2025
at the Westin Hotel Downtown, Edmonton
51st Annual Rosie Awards
Afternoon Show – starts at 2 pm, doors at 1:30 pm
Evening Show – Starts at 8 pm, doors at 7:30 pm
Welcome to the 51st Annual Rosie Awards! Join us as we celebrate over half a century of cinematic excellence in Alberta’s thriving screen industries. This year’s Rosie Awards promise an unforgettable afternoon and evening of recognition, networking, and entertainment, highlighting the outstanding achievements of our local talent.
About The Rosie Awards: The Alberta Film & Television Awards, affectionately known as the Rosie Awards, have been a cornerstone of Canada’s media landscape since 1974, making it the country’s oldest awards show. With 56 class and craft categories, the Rosies celebrate excellence across all facets of Alberta’s screen industries—from gripping documentaries to innovative digital media.
We are excited to announce new categories for 2025:
- Best Production for Social Media
- Best Narrative Game
- Best Interactive Project
- Best Podcast
- Best Supporting Performance - Male or Nonbinary
- Best Supporting Performance - Female or Nonbinary
The awards will be held on October 25, 2025, at the Westin Hotel Downtown in Edmonton. The event will feature a lively atmosphere, perfect for celebrating the creativity of Alberta’s filmmakers.
Evening Show – Starts at 8 pm, doors at 7:30 pm
Afternoon Show – starts at 2 pm, doors at 1:30 pm
- Celebrate Excellence: Applaud Alberta’s top talents in film and television as we showcase the year’s best works.
- Network with Industry Leaders: Connect with professionals from all corners of the media industry in a festive and dynamic environment.
- Support the Community: The Rosie Awards are not just an awards ceremony; they are AMPIA’s most significant fundraising event of the year, crucial for supporting our ongoing initiatives in education, advocacy, and member support.
Sponsorship Opportunities: We invite you to be a part of this prestigious event. As a sponsor, you will gain unparalleled exposure to industry professionals and contribute to the advancement of Alberta’s screen industries. Your support helps AMPIA in its mission to foster a vibrant, world-class media production industry in Alberta.
Secure Your Spot: Last year’s show was a sold-out sensation! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this year’s excitement. Secure your sponsorship and purchase tickets today to guarantee your place at Alberta’s premier film and television awards gala.
2025 Ticket Pricing
Please check the award categories for each show before purchasing your tickets.
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Afternoon Non-Member | $105 |
| Afternoon Member | $80 |
| Evening Non-Member | $200 |
| Evening Member | $155 |
| Both Events Non-Member | $275 |
| Both Events Member | $210 |
Reserved Table for Evening Show
Table of 8 (Evening Show Only): $2000 (reserved seating) exclusive for AMPIA members.
Contact Desiree Burkett at dburkett@ampia.org or at 780-944-0707 ext 2 to confirm your table reservation.
All ticket sales are final.
Schedule at a Glance
| Time | Event | EMCEE |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | Afternoon Show Doors Open | |
| 2:00 PM | Afternoon Show Begins | Rick Bronson |
| 7:30 PM | Evening Show Doors Open | |
| 8:00 PM | Evening Show Begins | Bean Gill |
Snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the event. Please note, this is a cocktail-style event and there will not be a plated dinner.
Event Details:
Afternoon and Evening Venue: Westin Hotel Downtown
- Address: 10135 100 St, Edmonton, AB T5J 0N7
- Join us for an exciting afternoon and evening of celebration and creativity at the 2025 Rosie Awards! This year, the awards will be held on October 25, 2025, at the Westin Hotel Downtown in Edmonton. The event will feature a lively atmosphere, perfect for networking and celebrating the achievements of Alberta’s filmmakers.
Please Note: While there will be no plated dinner, appetizers will be served before the show.
Parking Information
- Underground Paid Parking is available directly beneath The Westin Edmonton, with access on the east side of the building.
- Additional underground parking is available under the Edmonton Public Library (entrance on 101 St and 101A Avenue).
- Other nearby parkades and street parking options are also available in the surrounding area.
Book your Westin Edmonton hotel group rate
219.00 CAD per night - Last Day to Book : Monday, September 29, 2025
Afternoon Show Categories
- Best Lifestyle and/or Reality Production
- Best Educational Production
- Best Public Service Announcement
- Best Television Commercial Under $30k
- Best Corporate Production Under $30K
- Best Podcast
- Best Children's Program or Series
- Best Narrative Game
- Best Interactive Project
- Best Production for Social Media
- Best Promotional Production
- Best Host - Web Program, Series or Standalone Productions
- Best Narrator - Web Program, Series or Standalone Program
- Best Screenwriter (Scripted Under 30)
- Best Screenwriter (Documentary Under 30)
- Best Cinematographer (Scripted Under 30)
- Best Cinematographer (Documentary Under 30)
- Best Editor (Scripted Under 30)
- Best Editor (Documentary Under 30)
- Best Overall Sound (Scripted Under 30 Min)
- Best Overall Sound (Documentary Under 30 Min)
Evening Show Categories
- Best Director (Scripted Under 30)
- Best Director (Scripted Over 30)
- Best Director (Documentary Under 30)
- Best Director (Documentary Over 30)
- Best Performance - Male or Nonbinary
- Best Performance - Female or Nonbinary
- Best Supporting Performance - Male or Nonbinary
- Best Supporting Performance - Female or Nonbinary
- Best Documentary Series
- Best Documentary Production (Under 30 minutes)
- Best Documentary Production (Over 30 minutes)
- Best Scripted Series or Mini-Series
- Best Scripted Feature, Made-For-TV Movie, or Made-For-OTT, or Specialty Cable Networks
- Best Music Video
- Best Screenwriter (Scripted Over 30)
- Best Screenwriter (Documentary Over 30)
- Best Cinematographer (Scripted Over 30)
- Best Cinematographer (Documentary Over 30)
- Best Editor (Scripted Over 30)
- Best Editor (Documentary Over 30)
- Best Overall Sound (Scripted Over 30)
- Best Overall Sound (Documentary Over 30)
- Best Television Commercial Over $30K
- Best Corporate Production Over $30K
- Best Scripted Production - Under 30 minutes
- Best Production Reflecting Cultural Diversity
- Best Original Musical Score (Scripted)
- Best Original Musical Score (Documentary)
- Best Production Designer / Art Director(s)
- Best Costume Designer
- Best Make-up Artist / Hair Artist
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Animator / Motion Graphic Artist(s)
- Best Stunt Performer
- Fil Fraser Best Student Production
