PRIMAA.org - Grande Prairie and Peace Region Filmmaking Collective

Film Stew - December 6, 2017
2017-12-06 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada
Have an idea for a movie?
Figuring out a crucial plot point to your script? Have a new cut of a scene? Come out to Film Stew to discuss your film and receive constructive feedback from fellow filmmakers. Also, lend your ideas in helping other filmmakers create their projects.
Much like a book club, Film Stew will meet monthly to discuss projects at whatever stage you’re in! Join us every second Monday of the month.
Your first PRIMAA member event is always free, but after that we do ask you to join`.

December 12 Board Meeting
2017-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | nine10 Incorporated, 10014-99 Street Suite 305, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V3N4, Canada
Our first 2017-2018 Board Meeting of the year! We're budgeting a bit more time for this meeting for onboarding our new board members and providing an overview of our key goals and direction for this year. After this part of the meeting is over, we'll head to our rental space to check it out!
Location

nine10 Incorporated offices in Nordic Court.
Building is locked at night - meet in front lobby at 6:00pm for access.
Please be on time to ensure you can get in!

What to Bring

Bring your calendars/schedules for this first meeting - we'll be scheduling a number of future meetings and activities.

Members Welcome

Regular (non-board) Members of PRIMAA are welcome to attend this meeting and contribute to discussion.

Unable to Attend?

If you're a board member and can't make this meeting, please email info@primaa.org to let us know as early as possible.

Call for Film Submissions: FAVA Film Festival in Edmonton, AB
2018-02-06 | Peace Region, Alberta, Canada
Calling all Northern Alberta filmmakers!
Have a short film you've produced in the last 18 months? Over the next week PRIMAA will accept all submissions which meet the criteria below to be evaluated by a panel of judges, who are skilled in the language of film, to choose 3 films to represent Northern Alberta.
Any of the films chosen may have a chance to screen at the 7th Annual FAVA Fest Film Festival in Edmonton (all films will be subject to FAVA's selection process once they get there.) If your film is chosen to screen you will receive IMAA rates from FAVA.
Submission Deadline to PRIMAA:
Tuesday Feb. 6, 2018
How to Submit:
Submit your film on our website at https://primaa.org/submit/
CRITERIA to be accepted:

Original short film (under 40 minutes)
Film can be any genre
Produced in the last 18 months (Released July 1st 2016 or later)
Filmed in Northern Alberta. This area is defined as any location North of Fox Creek within the boundaries of Alberta.
Must be a PRIMAA member. (Not a member yet, join now by clicking this link!)

Judging will occur from Wed. Feb. 7 - 11.
Only the top 3 films will be notified on Monday Feb. 12, 2018.
We thank everyone for participating and for your excitement to represent the north!

Intimacy for the Stage Workshop with Intimacy Director Siobhan Richardson
2018-02-10 09:00 - 15:30 | Grande Prairie Live Theatre, 10130 - 98 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0P6, Canada
Presented as a free public service to the GP Region acting community by Grande Prairie Live Theatre.
Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 9 am to 3:30 pm, at Grande Prairie Live Theatre.
Limited to 25. Lunch and health break snacks included at no extra cost.
Preregister by calling 780-538-1616 or email box.office@gplt.ab.ca
Learn the techniques and the language to stage human sexuality in a way that is professional, dynamic and focused on storytelling.
Workshops introduce specific techniques to help actors access their vulnerability in a dramatic context, resulting in powerful chemistry between characters without compromising personal boundaries. Focus is on subtle and specific details in choreography, and on acting exercises to keep partners connected physically and emotionally. It’s an exploration of vulnerability within a dramatic context for the purpose of telling the story of the scene. We’ll also touch on suggestions for Best Practices, issues of consent, and psychological safety.
What people are saying about working with Siobhan:
“Had a great experience learning about this work with Siobhan Richardson and Jade Elliott this year, and would recommend an intimacy choreographer to any director.”
– Michael Bradley, director
“Thank you so much for your work today. It was so inspiring watching you work and I feel like I learned so much. You made the women feel totally comfortable and safe and I love what you came up with. Feeling very grateful to have had your eyes on the project.”
– Claren Grosz, PencilKit Productions

2018 Frantic48 - Early Bird Registration Begins
2018-02-15 | Peace Region, Alberta, Canada
Early-Bird registration opens for the 2018 Frantic48 Challenge. Join fellow filmmakers in friendly and frantic competition to make the best move you can in 48 hours! Registration will open on our website via an online form. Check the Frantic48 page for links.

Film Stew - March 12, 2018
2018-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

Funding Basics for Indie Filmmakers Workshop with Ava Karvonen
2018-04-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Podollan Inn & Spa, 10612 99 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 8E8, Canada
Register for All 3 Ava Karvonen Workshops At Once >
You’ve got a great idea but how do you access the cash to get tell your story? Funding Basics for Indie Filmmakers will introduce the participants to a range of public and private funding opportunities in Canada.
Instructor: Ava Karvonen
VP Film, IATSE 210
Ava Karvonen is a twenty-year veteran of the film and television industry and founder of Reel Girls Media Inc. of Edmonton. Ava has produced more than 100 hours of content including documentaries, animation, children’s programming, web series, websites, serious games, and podcasts. Her work has been internationally recognized with more than 40 awards including nine awards for www.anashinteractive.com – the companion to the animated series, Anash and the Legacy of the Sun-Rock. Anash Interactive’s wins included the CFTPA Award for Best Convergent New Media, and a Japan Prize, the world’s most prestigious educational media award. Japan Prize jury members praised the cross-platform project for harnessing technology as a means of appreciating the traditional. In addition to producing, Ava also teaches credit and non-credit courses; serves on the boards of the AFA. IATSE Local 210 and WIFT-A; and mentors filmmakers with the NSI and Raindance.

Set Etiquette and Protocol Workshop with Ava Karvonen
2018-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Podollan Inn & Spa, 10612 99 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 8E8, Canada
Register for All 3 Ava Karvonen Workshops At Once >

This course is a requirement for IATSE Local 210’s film and TV members and permitted workers - and is recommended for newcomers to the film industry. It is being offered by PRIMAA in partnership with IATSE Local 210. Learn what to expect when you are called to work on a film set and what you are supposed to do when you arrive on set. This workshop will provide you with vocabulary and details about the chain of command in the film crew. Find out who does what, the behaviour that is expected of you, and what you need to bring to a call.

Instructor: Ava Karvonen
VP Film, IATSE 210

The Elements of Story Workshop with Ava Karvonen
2018-04-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Podollan Inn & Spa, 10612 99 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 8E8, Canada
Register for All 3 Ava Karvonen Workshops At Once >
Got a great idea for your next project? How do you turn an idea into a story? Gain a better understanding of story and story structure in The Elements of Story.
Instructor: Ava Karvonen
VP Film, IATSE 210
Ava Karvonen is a twenty-year veteran of the film and television industry and founder of Reel Girls Media Inc. of Edmonton. Ava has produced more than 100 hours of content including documentaries, animation, children’s programming, web series, websites, serious games, and podcasts. Her work has been internationally recognized with more than 40 awards including nine awards for www.anashinteractive.com – the companion to the animated series, Anash and the Legacy of the Sun-Rock. Anash Interactive’s wins included the CFTPA Award for Best Convergent New Media, and a Japan Prize, the world’s most prestigious educational media award. Japan Prize jury members praised the cross-platform project for harnessing technology as a means of appreciating the traditional. In addition to producing, Ava also teaches credit and non-credit courses; serves on the boards of the AFA. IATSE Local 210 and WIFT-A; and mentors filmmakers with the NSI and Raindance.

2018 Frantic48 - Regular Registration Begins
2018-04-08 | Peace Region, Alberta, Canada
Early-Bird registration closes on April 7th at midnight, and on Sunday, April 8th, regular registration opens. Be sure to register early to get a discount on your registration fee! Registration will be available on our website via an online form. Monitor the Frantic48 page for links.

Film Stew - April 9, 2018
2018-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

Frantic48: 2018 Free Tips & Tricks Info Session
2018-04-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Ernie Radbourne Pavillion at Muskoseepee Park, 10326 102 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 1C1, Canada
Frantic48 Tips and Tricks
Join us for a free info session where PRIMAA will present useful tips and tricks for succeeding in the 48-hour challenge. All team members are encouraged to join.
Topics include:

Overview of rules
How to prep for the challenge
How to plan your time
Specific questions about writing, shooting, editing

This is one of two free workshops PRIMAA is hosting this year in preparation of the Frantic 48. Join us Saturday, April 14 for the info session, and the morning of Apr. 15 for a more advanced hands-on equipment workshop.
The following is the outline for the presentation:

Frantic48: 2018 Scene Building Workshop with David McGregor
2018-04-15 12:00 - 16:00 | PRIMAA Rental Space, 10014-102 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0Z7, Canada
Frantic48 Scene Building Workshop with David McGregor
Join veteran Frantic48 filmmakers and first-time participants for this advanced workshop. Come learn from Instructor David McGregor, a filmmaker and writer based in Goodfare, Alberta. David is experienced in narrative, documentary as well as music videos and is currently an instructor in video at Grande Prairie Regional College. In this four hour workshop, he will expand upon a series of topics and skills discussed at the Tips & Tricks Info Session.
More about David McGregor: In addition to his own work he has contributed to film and video projects for CBC's Doc Zone, Winnipeg filmmakers Guy Maddin and Evan Johnson, as well a recent collaboration with Peter Von Tiesenhausen.
Note: Seats are limited.
Cost: By Donation
Location: We will email registrants the location prior to the event.

2018 Frantic48 - Filming Weekend
2018-04-27 18:00 - 2018-04-29 18:00 | Peace Region, Alberta, Canada
This year's Frantic48 filming weekend starts April 27th at 6:00pm and concludes April 29 at 6:00pm. More details to follow once we finalize locations. Be sure to monitor our calendar and the Frantic48 page for new information!

Reel Shorts: Documentary 101 Workshop
2018-05-05 10:00 - 2018-05-06 17:00 | Ernie Radbourne Pavillion at Muskoseepee Park, 10326 102 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 1C1, Canada
Got an idea for a documentary? Learn how to get it made as you work through the five steps to making a documentary:

Development: What is a good story? How to pitch your story to a broadcaster? What funding sources are there?
Preproduction: Should you incorporate? How to budget and plan production? Start promoting now or later?
Production: How to find your crew? What are releases? How to interview? What do you need to know about shooting ratios and data management?
Post-production: Why is it said that documentaries are often made in the edit suite?
Distribution/Release: Do you always need a broadcaster? What about film festivals and non-profit distribution centres?

After completing this workshop, you’ll have the tools you need to take your documentary from conception to completion.
Presented by Community Futures Grande Prairie, the Documentary 101 workshop is part of an ongoing series of Filmmaker Insights workshops and panel discussions that the fest collaborates on with PRIMAA (Peace Region Independent Media Arts Association). It’s great for beginners but has something for anyone who hasn’t made their own documentary yet.
Workshop Fee: $129 ($99 students – must be 16 years of age or older)
Time & Date: May 5-6, 2018 from 10:00am – 5:00pm (includes an hour lunch break)
Location: Ernie Radbourne Pavilion, Muskoseepi Park (entrance at 102 St & 102 Ave)
Instructor: Dominique Keller

2018 Frantic48 - First Screening
2018-05-13 15:30 - 18:00 | Grande Prairie Live Theatre, 10130 - 98 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0P6, Canada
The 2018 Frantic48 Screening & Awards will happen Sunday, May 13th at 3:30 and 6:30pm at Grande Prairie Live Theatre. Join cast, crew, friends, family and the community for laughs, spooks, thrills and spills! More details to follow closer to the event. Note: The time is tentative for this event. Visit the Reel Shorts Festival Schedule for the latest information on screening times.

2018 Frantic48 - Second Screening
2018-05-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Grande Prairie Live Theatre, 10130 - 98 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0P6, Canada
The 2018 Frantic48 Screening & Awards will happen Sunday, May 13th at 3:30pm & 6:30pm at Grande Prairie Live Theatre. Join cast, crew, friends, family and the community for laughs, spooks, thrills and spills! More details to follow closer to the event. Note: The time is tentative for this event. Visit the Reel Shorts Festival Schedule for the latest information on screening times.

2018 Frantic48 - Afterparty!
2018-05-13 21:00 - 23:00 | Grande Prairie Live Theatre, 10130 - 98 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0P6, Canada
After the screening is complete we'll be holding an afterparty in the GPLT upstairs lounge. Join other filmmakers for some great conversation and hilarious behind-the-scenes tales for how some of the films were made. More details to follow closer to the event. Be sure to monitor our calendar and the Frantic48 page for new information!

Film Stew - May 14, 2018
2018-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

Film Stew - June 11 2018
2018-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

Film Stew - July 9 2018
2018-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

PRIMAA Mid-Summer Garage Sale and Fundraiser
2018-08-10 10:00 - 17:00 | PRIMAA Rental Space, 10014-102 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0Z7, Canada
Garage sale season is here! If you are one of the many people who enjoy guilt-free shopping, saving objects from landfills or you're just passionate about garage sales, then join us Saturday August 11th for our first garage sale fundraiser. Doors open at 10 A.M. All proceeds from this event will go back towards PRIMAA, making it easier for us to offer more workshops and initiatives. Hours are listed below, but be sure to come early if you look to find some really good deals.

Film Stew - August 13 2018
2018-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

Film Stew - September 10 2018
2018-09-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

Frightening48 Early Bird Registration Deadline
2018-09-28
The deadline for Early Bird Registrations closes on September 28, 2018. Register before then to save $25!

OnBeat, OffBeat
2018-09-28 09:00 - 2018-09-30 17:00 | Montrose Cultural Centre, 9839-103 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
PRIMAA’s premier video art installation; On Beat, Off Beat. Four Artists from diverse artistic disciplines, present a visual kaleidoscope of images, set to a common soundscape composed exclusively for the installation.

Price:
Free

Where:
Montrose Cultural Centre Foyier

When:
Fri 9-6
Sat 10-5
Sun 1-5

Presented by PRIMAA & Reel Shorts in partnership with Centre for Creative Arts and the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP)

Film Stew - October 8 2018
2018-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

Make a Film in a Weekend - Grande Prairie
2018-10-12 08:00 - 2018-10-14 17:00 | PRIMAA Rental Space, 10014-102 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0Z7, Canada
Co-presented by Reel 2 Real Film Festival and PRIMAA
Sponsored by TELUS Storyhive
Join us for a FREE filmmaking workshop for youth ages 16-24. Professional filmmakers will work with you to conceive, plan, shoot, and edit your own film in a weekend. No previous experience or equipment is necessary. Lunches and snacks are included!
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 10-6pm, Sunday 10-6pm and 7-8:30pm.
Grande Prairie, PRIMAA Space, 10014-102 Ave – October 12-14. Register here
More information can be found at: r2rfestival.org

[NEW DATE & LOCATION] Frightening48 Film Challenge (2018 Shooting Weekend)
2018-10-19 19:00 - 2018-10-21 19:00 | PRIMAA Rental Space, 10014-102 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0Z7, Canada
UPDATE: The date of the filming weekend has changed to not conflict with Thanksgiving weekend.
UPDATE 2: The challenge starts at PRIMAA's Rental Space at 10014-102 Ave (Back of Building), not Card's Board Game & Cafe this year!
Are you ready for the 2018 Frightening48 Film Challenge? This weekend will be packed with horrific energy as participating teams pour all their creative energy into Writing, Shooting and Editing a short horror film, all within 48 hours. Registered teams can pickup their challenge packages at PRIMAA's Rental Space at 10014-102 Ave (Back of Building), Grande Prairie, AB at 7pm on Friday Oct. 19. Films are due at the same place exactly 48 hours later. Out of town teams can arrange digital submissions instead.
Do you have what it takes?
Info, Rules and Registration: Frightening48 Competition

Frightening48 Screening (2018)
2018-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Grande Prairie Live Theatre, 10130 - 98 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0P6, Canada
You’ve heard of the Frantic48, but nothing can prepare you for the Frightening48! On Oct. 19-21, 2018, teams have just 48 hours to write, shoot, edit, and turn in a short horror film.
And on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, we screen the films at this premiere event!
Join us at GPLT and check out what can be accomplished in a frightening 48 hours! Lucky teams will earn bragging rights and awards for their hard work, including the coveted Audience Choice Award. Audience members can vote for their favourite at either screening. Awards to follow the second screening.
We'll post a link to purchase tickets here as soon as it is available. Keep an eye out for these, the event sells out fast!
