On October 27, 2025, 1844 Studios and BE Collective will host the FREE Connect-Hire Career Expo at MacEwan University, bringing together over 15 exhibitors and more than a hundred participants. The event will create a vital bridge between BIPOC jobseekers and Alberta’s film and television employers, offering keynote talks, networking opportunities, and hands-on introductions to career pathways.
This Queer History Month, join us for a special screening of Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story. This award-winning documentary explores the landmark case of a gay Alberta teacher whose firing led the Supreme Court to take up the issue of sexual orientation as a human right. We’ll open the show with a performance from local drag artist Hot Wheelz! Be sure to stick around after the film for a short Q&A with director Darrin Hagen.
Film Rating: PG
artsPlace invites submissions to the RISE Emerging Artist Program, a juried ~six-week exhibition paired with professional mentorship that builds skills in exhibition design, installation, marketing, and professional practice while fostering community awareness and advancing artists’ careers.
An 'EIFF Altering' festival returns this fall! Passes for the 39th Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF), September 25 - October 4, are now on sale. With incredible short films, eye-opening Q&As, and exclusive Gala events, the Edmonton International Film Festival is more exciting than ever.
The Edmonton Short Film Festival is currently seeking submissions for a special film screening and author Truth & Reconciliation event on Tuesday, September 30 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Audreys Books!
There is a one time submission fee of $10 and we will consider your film for community screenings for the next 5 years from your submission date. We will also pay you a screening fee every time we choose to show your film!
Join us on September 27th for a FREE panel event about Working With Unions! With representatives from ACTRA, DGC Alberta, and IATSE, learn about the importance of unions in the film industry, how they can help you take the next step in your career, how you should work with them for your projects, and more!
This event is free and includes a free lunch.
Event scheduled from 10:00am-1:00pm
On August 22nd, the Edmonton Short Film Festival is hosting a Pop-Up screening featuring Pride films! Come to the Muttart Theatre in the Stanley A. Milner Library @ 7:00pm and join us for a night of celebration with our amazing Pride community!
Exhibition Opening Reception: June 20, 7–9 PM
Chambers’ Ring explores the history, spectacle, and materiality of boxing. Through the lens of media archaeology and process art, the work analyzes the rhythmic active body, how its perception is influenced via the mediation of technology, as well as the rules and formalized structures of game.
This exhibition has been supported by:
Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Calgary Arts Development, The City of Calgary, EMMEDIA, TRUCK Contemporary Art, Calgary Boxing Club, Rogelio Boxing, Carvel Creative
Join us at the spectacular interactive showcase happening at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, spanning over 430,000 square feet of non-stop gaming excitement! Dive into the newest and most exciting releases with exclusive product reveals, hands-on tech and game demos, and thrilling video game tournaments. Meet Hollywood celebrities and influencers including Matthew Lillard, Steven Ogg, Aleks Paunovic, and many more!
