Frightening48: Free Info Session
2016-10-08 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | Rotary Training Room, Montrose Cultural Centre, 9839 103 Avenue, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Join us at the Grande Prairie Public Library (Rotary Training Room) for a free info session where PRIMAA will present useful tips and tricks for succeeding in the challenge.
This Free Info Session promises to be full of great conversation and will be an excellent place to add that missing person to your team or possibly find a team that is looking for someone like you!
Topics will include:

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

Frightening48 Early Bird Registration Deadline
2016-10-08 17:55 - 18:00 | Alberta
Save yourself $25. You know you want to do it...
Register now

Frightening48 - Registration Closes
2016-10-12 17:55 - 18:00 | Alberta
Registration closes.

Frightening48 Film Challenge (2016 Shooting Weekend)
2016-10-14 18:00 - 2016-10-16 18:00 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada
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 Card's Board Game Cafe at 6pm on Friday Oct. 14. 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?
Register here:
Frightening48

Film Stew - October 17, 2016
2016-10-17 19:30 - 21:35 | 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`.

Frightening48 Screening
2016-10-23 18:00 - 22:00 | 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. 14-16, 2016, teams have just 48 hours to write, shoot, edit, and turn in a short horror film.
And on Oct. 23, 2016, 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.
There are two screenings: 6:00 and 8:00pm. Audience members can vote for their favourite at either screening. Awards to follow the second screening.
Get your tickets (here) through GPLT as this event has traditionally sold out.
Do you have the guts?

Film Stew - November 14, 2016
2016-11-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

Film Stew - December 12, 2016
2016-12-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

Free Frantic48 Workshop: Learn how to make a 48-hour film!
2017-04-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Rotary Training Room, Montrose Cultural Centre, 9839 103 Avenue, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Join us at the GP Public Library on Apr. 15 from 1pm to 4pm, for a free info session where PRIMAA will present helpful tips and tricks for succeeding in our 48-hour film challenge. All team members are encouraged to join. This will be a collaborative session, so come willing to participate.

Frantic48 Film Challenge Weekend!
2017-04-28 - 2017-04-30 | Alberta
April 28 – 30, 2017
Over the course of an adrenaline-filled weekend filmmaking teams compete to write, shoot, and edit a short film based on a randomly selected genre, and a provided line of dialogue and prop. The best films will be screened as part of the Reel Shorts Film Festival in Grande Prairie, Alberta Sunday May 14th.
Teams DO NOT need to be in Grande Prairie to participate, but they do need to do all creative work within the Peace Region.
REGISTRATION
Teams of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. All short films must be produced in the Peace Region to qualify for entry.
Early-bird Registration is closes April 15th.
Register here!

Film Stew - September 20, 2017
2017-09-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

Frightening48 Film Challenge (2017 Shooting Weekend)
2017-10-13 18:00 - 2017-10-15 18:00 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada
Are you ready for the 2017 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 Card's Board Game Cafe at 6pm on Friday Oct. 13. 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?
Register here:
Frightening48

Frightening48 Screening (2017)
2017-10-21 18:00 - 22:00 | 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. 13-15, 2017, teams have just 48 hours to write, shoot, edit, and turn in a short horror film.
And on Oct. 21, 2017, 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.
There are two screenings: 6:00 and 8:00pm. 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!

Film Stew - October 25, 2017
2017-10-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

Playwriting Workshop with Nicolas Billon
2017-10-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Grande Prairie Live Theatre, 10130 - 98 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0P6, Canada
Register for a FREE GPLT Playwriting Workshop with Governor General Award Winning Playwright Nicolas Billon this Saturday October 28 from noon to 4 pm. Nicolas is flying in to see our performance of his thriller BUTCHER. He has agreed to share his expertise this Saturday at GPLT. Register by calling 780-538-1616. Limited to 15 seats. This workshop is presented by the volunteers of GPLT as a service to our regional creative community.

Film Stew - November 22, 2017
2017-11-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

Film Stew - December 6, 2017
2017-12-06 19:00 - 21:30 | Card's Board Game Cafe, 10001 100 Ave, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 0V2, Canada

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!
