Film & video arts

ART/Work:  From Screen to Scene/Seen — Submitting Your Work to a Film Festival with Brenda Lieberman

When: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Where: Online (open to all artists)
RSVP via Google form here.

So, you’ve finished your film — now what? 

Join us for an essential professional development session designed for filmmakers, media artists, and storytellers ready to take the next step in their careers. This ART/Work Session will explore the process of submitting your work to film festivals with intention, clarity, and confidence. 

This session will cover the practical and strategic aspects of submissions: choosing the right festivals, tailoring your applications, avoiding common pitfalls, and understanding what programmers are really looking for. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this conversation offers valuable insights into how to get your work seen — and remembered. 

Brenda Lieberman is the Co-Founder and Festival Director of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) and Lead Programmer for the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF). With over 20 years in the industry, Brenda has programmed thousands of independent films and is widely recognized for championing bold, unconventional voices in cinema. Her deep understanding of both programming and artist support makes her an invaluable guide to the festival circuit. 

No need to leave the house, this ART/Work Session is exclusively online.

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ART/Work is an on-going series of free professional development sessions supported by the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge. These sessions are open to artists of all disciplines, at every stage of their career. You don't have to be from Lethbridge to attend our professional development sessions online.

AAC Membership is free for artists in 2025. Consider joining us to be the first to hear about future ART/Work sessions.

Learn more about the AAC by visiting artslethbridge.org/

I’m Not Afraid to Die Anymore, the pop-rock musical (INATDA) is a 50-minute solo show about the transformative power of music in Ado Nkemka’s life from childhood up until adulthood, as an emerging pop-rock star. Written and performed by A.N. (Ado Nkemka), this show uses music, video, poetry, and movement to tell the story of a woman stepping into her power. INATDA is based on her identically titled album released independently November 8, 2024.

This show is a part of Calgary Fringe 2025.

When: Sunday, August 3, 2025, 2-3 pm
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 7:30-8:30 pm
Friday, August 8, 2025, 7:30-8:30 pm

Where: Arts Commons, Motel Theatre
225 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB

Purchase Tickets: tickets.calgaryfringe.ca/event/366:189/

The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek is a non-profit community arts organization that makes our home in the beautiful historic Lebel Mansion in Southern Alberta.

Note: our deadline has been extended until Sunday, August 31, 2025.

We are currently accepting submissions for our 2026 season. We invite solo and group artists to apply for the 2026 exhibition season.

​Please visit our website for all the details, including an updated gallery submission information packet which will guide you through the process.

We strive to host thought-provoking exhibitions that appeal to a diverse audience in order to expand understanding of the visual arts in the community. Our art gallery exhibits working artists at all levels of their artistic careers and curates dynamic exhibitions that showcase strong, current Canadian art. We provide a yearly exhibition schedule balancing local artists and artists from throughout Canada working in all mediums.

The Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek’s preference is for exhibitions that are for sale, however we will consider submissions that do not include works for sale. The AAC has a commission rate of 30% on all sales in addition to paying artist fees. All exhibitions will be curated and installed by the AAC's Executive Director, Kassandra Chancey and/or experienced volunteers in coordination with the artist or group.

If you are applying as a solo artist and we see potential for a group show collaboration amongst submissions will be in contact with you.

​The 2026 exhibitions run for 6-8 consecutive weeks and artists are paid $1000 for showcasing their work.

Deadline for submissions: Sunday, August 31, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.

Visit our website for all the details and submission package

July 29, 2025

SU25 Grant Lab

Member Price

$199.00

General Admissions Price

$399.00

In this lecture-based course, participants will learn the fundamentals of grant writing specifically for independent filmmakers and media artists in Canada, and write a proposal in real-time during class. Participants will have the opportunity to workshop answers, timelines, and ideas with peers.

Led by Monica Gate, attendees will explore how to properly research and prepare for grants, write strong and compelling project proposals, create a clear and accurate budget, as well as appropriate supporting material.

Over the four weeks, we will learn how to write a Stream 1, 2, and 3 Individuals and Collective grant with for the Edmonton Arts Council. AFA and CCA grants will also be discussed, providing participants with experienced perspectives and advice. By the end of this course, participants will have a first draft of their grant proposal.

Participants are encouraged to have a grant-ready project upon entry to this course.

Register today on FAVA.ca 

Friday, August 15 at 6 pm

The AFA's Film and Video Individual Grant deadline approaches on September 2, 2025 and Arts Development Consultant Nick Haywood is providing a free webinar for those interested in applying. 

Please note that these funding opportunities are available to independent artists or collectives only. Incorporated companies cannot apply.

AFA Individual Project grants can provide up to $18,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists by providing funding for:

• the development of a specific artistic work
• to pursue training,
• to pursue research, or
• to pursue marketing activities. 

Nick will be providing tips and other useful information to apply for all project types, helping you develop your funding application and increase your chances of success.

Take a look at the Film and Video Individual Project grant guidelines ahead of the webinar and come with any questions. Nick will be happy to answer them!

Questions? Email nick.haywood@gov.ab.ca