Funding Basics for Indie Filmmakers

3-part workshop, 3-hour sessions weekly for 3 weeks. Dates: Feb. 10, 17, & 24 Instructed by: Ava Karvonen You’ve got a great idea but how do you get access to the cash to help you tell your story? This three-part course will introduce the participants to a range of public and private funding opportunities in Canada. […]

The Instagram Aesthetic: Content Building for Media Artists

Instructed by: Danielle Smith Instagram is one of the most popular platforms today for creators, but it is also one of the most competitive and intimidating platforms. Understanding the creation of hashtags, presets, stories and reels is needed to set your content apart. Although anyone can launch an Instagram account, it takes work and pre-planning […]

Frantic IX

It's time! Time to gather your team and make a short film! AND, because we would like everyone to do this safely, we ask that you do this challenge following the current COVID-19 public health regulations in your province of residence (Alberta & British Columbia) so we can all keep doing what we love! And you'll have […]

2021 Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting, Thursday Nov. 25, 2021 at 6:30pm MST. The meeting will be conducted virtually using Zoom and is open to all current members as well as members of the public. If you'd like to find out more about PRIMAA or get more personally involved, then this is a great chance to share your […]

Frantic Film Challenge 2022

Online

IT'S TIME! Time to blow the dust off your film gear or wipe the greasy smears from your cell phones, because the 2022 Frantic Film Challenge is coming to the Peace Region once again! Gather your team, challenge your rivals, and get ready for another nine days of filming mayhem - with great news on […]

Film Stew

Card's Board Game Cafe 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

Review the script, delegate the crew, add responsibilities, and audition for roles.

Free

Info Session - Frightening 48

At the Info Session you can expect: An overview of how the Frightening48 Film Challenge works Beginner filmmaking hacks Tips from past Frightening48 Film Challenge participants, Louwrens Olivier and Wade Whibley Opportunity to connect with other media artists

Frightening 48 2023 edition

Over the course of an adrenaline-filled weekend, filmmaking teams compete to write, shoot, and edit a short horror film based a provided line of dialogue and a given prop. The films will be screened online on PRIMAA's Youtube page. All participants will be entered into a draw for various participation prizes. PRIMAA will be handing […]

Frightening 48 Screenings

Live Screening at GPLT We have BIG NEWS! We decided that we are going to screen all of the Frightening48 Films on the BIG SCREEN at @GPLT on October 29! We will be screening the films from this year’s Frightening 48 Film Challenge, giving out prizes and awards for Frightening 48 Challenge participants, plus we […]

PRIMAA AGM

On November 13 PRIMAA will be holding our AGM.  Please join us! 7-9 PM at the Centre for Creative Arts, 9904-101 Ave  Grande Prairie Calling on all PRIMAA members and former members: 3 members of our 4 member executive are resigning from their positions on PRIMAA’s board when their terms are up in November, and […]