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🎉 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
#EdmontonArtsPrizes #YEGArts #AMPIA #EdmontonFilm #CityOfEdmonton #RobertKroetsch #SupportTheArts
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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
#FascinAsian2025 #AsianCanadianFilm #RepresentationMatters #YEGFilm #CanadianCinema #SupportDiverseVoices #FascinAsianFestival
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🎬 The Calgary Black Film Festival Returns! 🎉
📅 May 24–28, 2025 | 📍 Calgary + Online
The Calgary Black Film Festival (CBFF) is back with another exciting edition, celebrating Black excellence in film and amplifying diverse voices from across Canada and around the world.
✨ What to expect:
🎞️ Groundbreaking feature films, shorts & documentaries
🎤 Live panels + Q&A sessions
🌍 A hybrid experience — in-person & online access
🎟️ Affordable passes & pay-what-you-can options available
CBFF is a movement to make Black stories and perspectives accessible to all, while creating a platform for bold, authentic, and untold stories.
🎟️ Explore the full lineup + get your passes now:
👉 calgaryblackfilm.com
#CBFF2025 #CalgaryBlackFilmFestival #SupportBlackVoices #CanadianFilm #YYCEvents #BlackCreatives #FilmForChange
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🎬 AMPIA Board Member Justine Gamez Huckabay discusses the proposed U.S. film tariffs in the Edmonton Journal
Following a recent announcement from former U.S. President Donald Trump proposing a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, AMPIA Board Member Justine Gamez Huckabay spoke to the Edmonton Journal about what this could mean for Alberta’s screen industry.
Huckabay emphasized that while the proposal is still conceptual, AMPIA is actively engaging with the Alberta government, Alberta Film Commission, and Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) to evaluate potential impacts and ensure that federal stakeholders are fully informed.
📣 “The nature of our industry is built on cross-border collaboration,” Huckabay noted. “We’re closely monitoring developments and continuing to support our members, including those currently working with U.S.-based partners.”
🎥 The article also highlights Alberta’s film economy, which has generated over $1.5 billion in activity and more than 14,000 jobs to date.
📖 Read the full article in the Edmonton Journal
#AMPIA #JustineGamezHuckabay #AlbertaFilm #FilmPolicy #CanadianScreenIndustry #CrossBorderCollaboration #EdmontonFilm #CMPA
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A look at some of the people and productions who are making history in Alberta
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242, 9722 102 St NW
Edmonton, AB T5K 0X4
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Office: 780-944-0707
Cell: 403-616-2679
