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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Sarah Taylor, last year's Elevation Program recipient, premieres her debut documentary Invisible Imagination at Calgary International Film Festival Sept 29, a film about her own aphantasia. Edmonton screening Nov 14 at Broad View Film Festival. 🔗 Read more: www.edmontonscreen.com/news/elevati...

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

CTV News Edmonton covered the Edmonton studios who took their games to gamescom this year, including five who attended with support from our Summit Push Program. Read more: www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

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Achievement unlocked: Edmonton studios show off games in Germany

Edmonton video game developers fast travelled to Europe to show off their projects to hundreds of thousands of people at Gamescom in Germany.

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Elevation Program applications are open through October 12. 🎬 For Edmonton-region producers moving into a first feature, a first series, or a significantly bigger project, funding toward production plus a matched mentor. 🔗 Apply at edmontonscreen.com/programs/elevation

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Gamescom 2026 drew 368,000 visitors from 131 countries. Eight Edmonton companies were part of it, including five studios showcasing together in the Indie Hall through our Summit Push Program. 🔗 Read the story: www.edmontonscreen.com/news/how-edm...

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The EIFF After Party is back! Everyone across film, TV, and digital media is welcome, celebrating the close of the Creative Screen Business Summit alongside this year's EIFF screenings. 📅 Sat Sept 26, 7-10PM, The Banquet Register for FREE at edmontonscreen.com/events/eiff-...

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Two special sessions are open at the Creative Screen Business Summit, presented with EIFF: • Speed Networking (Fri, Sept 25) • Film & TV Pitch Review with Kevin Wright (Sat, Sept 26) Pitch Review apps close Sept 17, limited spots. 🔗 Sign up now: www.edmontonscreen.com/events/2026-...

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Volunteers needed for the Creative Screen Business Summit! 📣 Presented by Edmonton Screen and Edmonton International Film Festival, September 25-26. Roles include registration, room support, and pitch sessions. 🔗 Sign-up now: edmontonscreen.com/events/2026-...

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YANCY GAME @yancygame.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

GAMESCOM OVER :) apparently a lot of people like this “YANCY” thing…. Thank you to everyone who attended, played, wishlisted, or said hi! And an especially enormous thanks to @edmontonscreen.bsky.social, without their support this trip wouldn’t have been possible.

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Two days left at gamescom 2026! 🎮 Five Edmonton studios at Hall 10.2, Booth E40: @lucidrainstudios.bsky.social (INFERIUS) @cogstudios.bsky.social (Our Eyes See No Evil) @calderainteractive.bsky.social (The Rabbit Haul) @daisychaingames.ca (Slipstream) @olivenaut.bsky.social (YANCY)

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The Rabbit Haul 🐰 Out Now! @calderainteractive.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Hey Haulers! It's Sprout once again!! 🐰 🥕 Come join us at #gamescon2026 and hop on our game! We are in Hall 10.2, Booth E40, with four other AMAZING indie games! Thank you, @edmontonscreen.bsky.social!!

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

First day of gamescom, done! 🎮 Edmonton showed up with five games: Inferius, Our Eyes See No Evil, The Rabbit Haul, Slipstream, YANCY. Visit them at Hall 10.2 Booth E40. @lucidrainstudios.bsky.social @cogstudios.bsky.social @calderainteractive.bsky.social @daisychaingames.ca @olivenaut.bsky.social

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Chinatown's Azure Dragon mural comes to life this Saturday. ELIXR Simulations built the AR experience through its Protégé Program, with support from ERIN and Edmonton Screen. 📅 Aug 29, 2-8pm, Mah Society Building. Free and family-friendly. 🔗 luma.com/c98t66bt

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Applications are open for Greenlight Alberta's Script Supervision stream, the last of three training streams this round. Delivered by Edmonton Screen and @calgaryeconomic.bsky.social. Closes Sept 7, 2026. 🔗 Apply now: www.edmontonscreen.com/programs/gre...

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cogstudios.bsky.social @cogstudios.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We are so excited to announce that we will be attending Gamescom! A very special thank you to @edmontonscreen.bsky.social for making this trip happen for us! Come find us at the Edmonton Screen booth in Hall 10.2 Booth E40.

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

One week out! 🕹️ 5 studios join our delegation at Gamescom: @lucidrainstudios.bsky.social, @cogstudios.bsky.social, @calderainteractive.bsky.social, @daisychaingames.ca, @olivenaut.bsky.social Cologne, Aug 25-30 | Hall 10.2, Booth E40 🔗 edmontonscreen.com/gamescom-2026

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Edmonton's in the room. Luke Azevedo joins the main stage at the Access Canada Summit Powered by The Hollywood Reporter for a panel titled The Power of IntraCanada Co-Productions. Tues, Sept 15, 9:45-10:30am ET Tickets: accesscanadasummit.com #THR_ACS2026

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

EIFF marks its 40th year this September. Coverage also spotlighted the Creative Screen Business Summit, presented by Edmonton Screen and EIFF, Sept 25-26. All-Access passes cover both. 🎟️ Get your pass: eiffcsbs.eventive.org/Summit%20Pas... 🔗 Read more: broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/articl...

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Smudge The Blades to Open Edmonton International Film Festival's 40th Year

Cody Lightning's SMUDGE THE BLADES will open the Edmonton International Film Festival, with Adam Scorgie's FUNNY MONEY: THE DANE COOK STORY closing the milestone 40th edition.

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Edmonton developer @olivenaut.bsky.social spent 5 years building @yancygame.bsky.social, an NES-inspired adventure game, almost entirely on their own. This August, YANCY heads to gamescom for its international debut. 🔗 Read more about Olivenaut's journey: www.edmontonscreen.com/news/olivena...

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Save the date: Edmonton Screen and the Edmonton International Film Festival present the Creative Screen Business Summit, coming Sept 25-26. A 2 day event for film, TV & digital media creatives featuring sessions on marketing, legal, tax credits & more. edmontonscreen.com/events

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Five Edmonton video game studios are heading to gamescom 2026 as part of Canada's only delegation with a dedicated Indie Hall booth: @lucidrainstudios.bsky.social, @calderainteractive.bsky.social, COG Studios Inc., Olivenaut, Daisy Chain Games 🎮 🔗 Read more: www.edmontonscreen.com/news/edmonto...

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Applications are open for the Assistant Director stream of Greenlight Alberta! 🎬 Hands-on training plus paid on-set placement with a screen credit. 📅 Apply by Aug 10: www.edmontonscreen.com/programs/gre... In partnership with @calgaryeconomic.bsky.social.

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Four Greenlight AB participants joined the crew of Historica Canada’s latest Heritage Minute. They worked as: 🎬 3 Production Assistants 🎬 1 Assistant Director ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/latest-heritage-minute-honouring-canadian-soldiers-afghanistan-heroism-filmed-at-alberta-military-base/

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Latest Heritage Minute honouring Canadian soldier’s Afghanistan heroism filmed at Alberta military base

An Alberta military base was the site this week used to help pay tribute to a modern moment in Canadian history.

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

NAGIS may have wrapped in June, but the momentum is continuing. One month later, 488 MeetToMatch meetings connected 225 companies from 12 countries, creating new opportunities for Edmonton’s video game studios. 🔗 Read more: edmontonscreen.com/news/after-n...

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Last month, Edmonton's @lucidrainstudios.bsky.social took home Best Game and first place in the Big Indie Pitch at @gameconcanada.bsky.social for INFERIUS. 🎮 This August, the team will take it to gamescom through our Summit Push Program. 🔗 Read their story: www.edmontonscreen.com/news/how-edm...

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Vegreville, AB is about to be on screens worldwide. 🎬 Young Farts Trailer Parts premieres on Amazon Prime Friday. Shot in small-town Alberta, made by Alberta crews. Our Film Commissioner, Dorian, helped with scouting, connections, and crew. Congrats to the team! Tune in this Friday.

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Edmonton Screen is now accepting short film proposals from Northern Alberta filmmakers and directors through Greenlight Alberta. Up to $50,000 available for scripted and documentary productions. Apply June 15 to July 5. 🎬 edmontonscreen.com/greenlight-ab-short-film-production-call-for-proposals

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The Rabbit Haul 🐰 Out Now! @calderainteractive.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

"BURGARBAG!" (Hey Haulers! Gnasher here from @noodlecatgames.com's #Cloudheim! 👋) "RUBARGLEHBRAGBALBURG!" (You can now own your very own super cool super awesome and totally not covered in drool Gnasher hat in The Rabbit Haul! 🥳)

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

GCC and NAGIS are one week away! Ten Edmonton indie studios, emerging developers, and student teams spent yesterday running demos and practicing pitches. One week until they take it to the floor. Meet the teams: edmontonscreen.com/gcc-2026 🎮

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

3 tips to prep for North American Games Industry Summit (NAGIS) 2026 before it's too late. 🎮 📱 Get on MeetToMatch and book your publisher meetings now 🔎 Do your homework before you show up 👥 Don't skip the networking event on June 18 Tickets and MeetToMatch access at nagis.ca

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

@daisychaingames.ca was built on a simple belief: games bring people together. Co-founder Jawdat on building an indie video game studio rooted in community in Edmonton. 🔗 Full story: edmontonscreen.com/news/jawdat-toume-and-daisy-chain-games-an-edmonton-indie-video-game-studio-built-on-connection

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Great week for Edmonton at Yorkton Film Festival! 🏆 The Crip Trip ep. #3 won Best Lifestyle film. David Baron won Outstanding Colour Grading for Making Beauty. 🎬 Film Commissioner Dorian Rowe was also on the panel for Stronger Together: Cracking the Code on Interprovincial Coproduction.

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Edmonton's games industry just got a major new stage. North American Game Industry Summit (NAGIS) is making its Edmonton debut this June alongside Game Con Canada. 🔗 We broke down what it means for local studios and developers: edmontonscreen.com/news/nagis-edmonton-video-game-industry

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

COG Studios started as a university project. Now they're heading to Game Con Canada, NAGIS, and Gamescom 🎮 🔗 Co-founder Dave Goel shares the full story: edmontonscreen.com/news/dave-goel-and-cog-studios-building-an-indie-game-studio-in-edmonton

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

2026 Trailhead and Summit Push cohorts are here. 🎮 Five student teams and five local indie studios. Game development workshops and mentorship, then Game Con Canada, NAGIS, and Gamescom this summer. Full announcement: edmontonscreen.com/news/2026-trailhead-and-summit-push-program-recipients

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Reminder: the Northern Alberta Screen Sector Benchmarking Survey closes May 8. If you work in the industry, your input matters. 🔗 surveygo.ystation.ca/ESSectorSurv...

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Creative Industry Directory is now live! Built for talent, studios, and companies across Edmonton and Northern Alberta's film, TV, and digital media industry. 🔗 Find professionals or create a profile and get listed: edmontonscreen.com

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Better data means stronger advocacy. Help inform funding and policy decisions for the film, TV, and digital media & tech sector in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. 👉Take the survey: surveygo.ystation.ca/ESSectorSurv... 📅 Closes May 8

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

4 days left to apply for APA’s Spring 2026 cohort 🎬 A free 6-week program for Alberta-based producers with projects in development. Mentorship, training, and direct access to industry decision-makers. 🔗 Apply by April 17: www.albertaproduceraccelerator.ca

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

This group is part of Edmonton’s next wave of below-the-line film & TV talent! 🎥 Over the past two months, Greenlight Alberta participants trained in-person across: 🎬 Production Assistant 🎬 Production Coordinator 🎬 Assistant Director Led by Stage 32, DGC Alberta, and IATSE 210.

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Congrats to Edmonton Film Prize finalists at #NorthWestFest 👏 🎬 Buffet Infinity 🎬 The Secret Long Tree Society 🎬 Tootoo We're proud to support screenings featuring Edmonton filmmakers on April 11 & 14 at Metro Cinema, with AMPIA & Edmonton Arts Council. 🎟 Tickets: northwestfest.ca

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Megan Shott is a local producer building her path in Edmonton. From My Girl to Last Stop Video Rentals, supported by the Elevation Program. 🔗 Read Megan's journey in filmmaking: www.edmontonscreen.com/news/buildin...

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Two Edmonton-produced series are Rockie Award nominees! 🎬 CBC On Design 🎬 Crip Trip Congratulations to the teams at Sticks & Stones and Catapult Pictures 👏 Also great to see Elevation recipients Rebecca Campbell & Colin Waugh recognized.

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Summit Push applications are open! 🎮 The program supports local studios in bringing their work to global stages. Frozen Machine brought Penguin vs. Pirates to Gamescom after years of building locally. @frozenmachine.bsky.social 📅 Apply by April 3: edmontonscreen.com/programs-ini...

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Announcing Dylan Pearce as an Elevation Program recipient! 🔗 Read more about the feature film he's developing, Legend of Conquest, in collaboration with Beamdog: edmontonscreen.com/news/elevati... 📅 Elevation Program applications close March 30. Apply now at edmontonscreen.com/programs/ele...

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Edmonton has always been a place where people come together to create. Now the industry is starting to take notice. In our latest article, Luke Azevedo shares what’s behind that momentum. 🔗 Read more: www.edmontonscreen.com/news/building-confidence-in-edmonton @creativeeconomyguy.bsky.social

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Great conversation on getting started in film and TV at today’s Industry Insights: Community Networking event at MacEwan! Thanks to Sheena Rossiter, Rhia Aden, Eric Janvier, and Daniel Ennett, and to MacEwan University for partnering with us.

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Applications are now open for the Summit Push Program. Supporting local game studios to showcase their work at international industry events and connect with global partners and investment opportunities. 📅 Deadline: April 3, 2026 Learn more and apply: www.edmontonscreen.com/programs/sum...

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Edmonton Screen CEO Luke Azevedo represented Edmonton and Alberta’s film community at Canada’s House in Los Angeles celebrating the 16 Canadians nominated at this year’s Academy Awards. Thanks to Telefilm Canada, NFB of Canada and the Consulate General of Canada in LA for hosting.

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Reminder: Join us at @MacEwanU for our Industry Insights panel on breaking into film & TV and the importance of diversity. Ft. Sheena Rossiter, Rhia Aden, Eric Janvier, and Daniel Ennett 📅 March 17 11:30 AM–1:30 PM 🔗 edmontonscreen.com/events/2026-industry-insights-community-networking-event

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Edmonton Screen @edmontonscreen.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Edmonton filmmaker Georgina Lightning shares her perspective on story ownership and Indigenous-led media in a new feature with Alberta Native News. With 30+ years in the industry, her insights highlight the evolving film landscape in our province. 🔗 www.albertanativenews.com/story-is-the...

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Story Is the resource: Georgina Lightning on building Alberta as the Indigenous film capital of the world - Alberta Native News

By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Georgina Lightning is a Cree filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, and Indigenous media advocate from Edmonton, Alberta, and...

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