Alberta’s entertainment economy has spent the last three years talking about what it lost. Tax credit uncertainty, crews packing for Vancouver and Toronto, projects parked in development while producers waited for a signal. What almost
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How Alberta’s iGaming Boom Is Reshaping the Province’s Creative Economy. And What Filmmakers Should Know
Alberta is having a moment. A genuinely strange, genuinely exciting one. On the screen side: MGM+ is shooting a remake of The Magnificent Sevenin Calgary this summer, Netflix has been running productions through the province
Continue ReadingMental Health Support for Alberta’s Film Industry: Why Local Therapy Services Matter
Alberta’s film industry has grown into a major part of the province’s creative economy. From Calgary and Edmonton to the Rockies, prairies, small towns, and rural landscapes, Alberta offers a wide range of locations that
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Regulation on Screen: What Canadian Filmmakers Can Learn from Alberta’s Media Laws
Alberta is an increasingly popular destination for major and indie film shoots alike. Its sweeping landscapes and large amounts of available space has seen it feature in many big budget productions in recent years. However,
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New Indigenous Kids Series Kokum & Dot Coming Soon
A fun and meaningful new kids’ show is on the way! Kokum & Dot is an upcoming Indigenous children’s series that brings Cree culture, language, and life lessons to the screen through a mix of
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Production at a standstill: Why Albertan films have been stuck in development since 2023
The Alberta film industry which is booming is placed on hold. Since 2023, the productions have been stagnant with hundreds of planned movies being either shelved or simply stuck in development hell. Groups of chairs
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