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Reel Shorts: Documentary 101 Workshop
2018-05-05 10:00 - 2018-05-06 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | 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
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`.

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 | Alberta
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!

Local Films at the Crown
2018-11-10 12:00 - 14:30 | The Crown & Anchor Pub, 8022 100 Street, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V6H7, Canada
An afternoon of Local Films at the Crown is a fundraiser to support our two not-for-profit film organizations in Grande Prairie, the Reel Shorts Film Festival and PRIMAA. Come enjoy a buffet lunch followed by the screening of several locally made short films, two of which have segments that were filmed in the Crown!

Doors Open at 12 Noon
Buffet from 12:30-1:30pm
Movies from 1:30-3:00pm

Cost: $20 / person.
Tickets available online and at the door (cash only). Limited seats available.
Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible:

The Crown & Anchor Pub
CW Xteriors

Film Stew - November 12 2018
2018-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2018-11-15 19:00 - 20:30 | PRIMAA Rental Space, 10014-102 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0Z7, Canada
PRIMAA's 2018 Annual General Meeting
Topics will include:

End of Year Wrap-Up
Review of Financials
Election of New Board

Location:
Thursday, November 15, 2018
7:00pm - 8:30pm
PRIMAA Rental Space
10014-102 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB
(Go to the BACK of the building)

Film Stew - December 10 2018
2018-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

Frantic48: 2019 Free Tips & Tricks Info Session
2019-04-06 13:00 - 15:00 | PRIMAA Rental Space, 10014-102 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0Z7, 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 a free workshop in preparation of the Frantic48. Join us!
The following is the outline for last year's presentation:

2019 Frantic48 - Filming Weekend
2019-04-12 19:00 - 2019-04-14 19:00 | Peace Region, Alberta, Canada
This year's Frantic48 filming weekend starts Friday, April 12, 2019 and concludes Sunday, April 14, 2019. Be sure to monitor our calendar and the Frantic48 page for new information!

Register now!

2019 Frantic48 Screening
2019-05-12 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 12, 2019 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. Visit the Reel Shorts Festival Schedule for the latest information on screening times.

Film Stew - May 13, 2019
2019-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

Film Stew - June 10, 2019
2019-06-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

Film Stew - July 8, 2019
2019-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

Film Stew - August 12, 2019
2019-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

Frightening48 Filmmaking Challenge 2019
2019-11-08 19:00 - 2019-11-10 19:00 | Alberta
Do you have what it takes to WRITE, SHOOT, and EDIT a short 2-7 minute horror film in a single weekend? Do you have what it takes for the Frightening48?!
Over the course of an adrenaline-filled weekend (Nov. 8-10, 2019), local Peace Region filmmaking teams compete to write, shoot, and edit a short horror film in 48 hours! The films will be screened at Grande Prairie Live Theatre in Grande Prairie, Alberta on Nov 15 from 7:30-9pm. Get your tickets here.
Teams of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. Check out our website for more info about the challenge and full challenge rules. You can register here. Films must be produced in the Peace Region.

PRIMAA AGM
2019-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Centre for Creative Arts, 9904 101 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 0X8, Canada
Join us. Be informed. Grow the community.
PRIMAA is seeking passionate individuals in the media arts community to join our board in November.
This event is open to all members and the public. Please come and have your voice heard, get involved and join the board!
- Go over the 2018/2019 financials.
- Providing an overview of our activities for the year
- Electing positions for the board, including President, Secretary, Treasurer and Directors at Large x 3
Location: Centre for Creative Arts | 3rd Floor Dance Studio
Memberships can be purchased at the AGM and are good for one year from date of purchase.

Frightening48 Screening and Awards
2019-11-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Grande Prairie Live Theatre, 10130 - 98 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0P6, Canada
Come and see what local filmmakers can do in a weekend! The screening starts at 7:30pm and will be followed by the awards presentation and socializing. Audiences will get to vote for the coveted Audience Choice Award.

Over the course of an adrenaline-filled weekend (Nov. 8-10, 2019), local filmmaking teams compete to write, shoot, and edit a short horror film in 48 hours! The films will be screened at Grande Prairie Live Theatre in Grande Prairie, Alberta on Nov 15 from 7:30-9pm. Get your tickets here.

Get your tickets from GPLT: https://gplt.ca/show/frightening-48-by-primaa/

Teams of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. You can register at https://primaa.org/programs/frightening48
