The Alberta Screen Impact Podcast takes you behind the scenes of Alberta’s vibrant and fast-evolving screen industry, spotlighting the people, productions, and stories that are defining the province’s creative future. From emerging talent to seasoned industry leaders, each episode dives into thebreakthroughs, challenges, and big ideas driving Alberta’s film, television, and digital media landscape. Presented by the Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA), this series draws in listeners from Alberta, across Canada, and beyond, offering fresh perspectives, inspiring conversations, and real-world insights into the creative community making waves on screens at home and around the globe.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
The Alberta Screen Impact
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The Alberta Screen Impact Podcast takes you behind the scenes of Alberta’s vibrant and fast-evolving screen industry, spotlighting the people, productions, and stories that are defining the province’s creative future. From emerging talent to seasoned industry leaders, each episode dives into thebreakthroughs, challenges, and big ideas driving Alberta’s film, television, and digital media landscape. Presented by the Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA), this series draws in listeners from Alberta, across Canada, and beyond, offering fresh perspectives, inspiring conversations, and real-world insights into the creative community making waves on screens at home and around the globe.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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October 23, 2025
S2: Ep 4 - Banff Special Edition - Strengthening National and Regional Connections with Andrew Addison
<p>In this special Banff World Media Festival edition of the Alberta Screen Impact Podcast, hosts Brent Kawchuk and Justine Gamez Huckabay sit down with <strong>Andrew Addison</strong>, Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing at the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA). Andrew shares a national perspective on how Alberta fits into Canada’s evolving screen industry and why IP ownership, collaboration, and professional development are crucial to future growth.</p><br><p><strong>In this Episode:</strong></p><ul><li>CMPA’s role in connecting Canadian producers with global partners and opportunities.</li><li>Why intellectual property ownership is the cornerstone of building sustainable production companies.</li><li>Insights from the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) and CRTC hearings.</li><li>Strengthening pipelines between provincial and national organizations.</li><li>How Alberta’s emerging producers can connect, collaborate, and compete nationally.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact</strong></p><p><strong>Andrew Addison</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://cmpa.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://cmpa.ca</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_cmpa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the_cmpa/</a> </li><li> X (Twitter):<a href="https://twitter.com/CMPAnational" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://twitter.com/CMPAnational</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This podcast is brought to you by the Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA), championing Alberta’s screen sector for over 40 years through advocacy, industry events, and professional development. Learn more or become a member at<a href="https://www.ampia.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ampia.org</a>.</p><p>Help amplify Alberta’s screen industry: rate, review, subscribe, and download the Alberta Screen Impact Podcast on your favourite platform.</p><p>Share this episode with your network and keep the conversation going.</p><br><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><p>Hosted by: Justine Gamez Huckabay & Brent Kawchuk</p><p>Thank You to Our Supporters</p><ul><li>Presented by the Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA)</li><li>Produced in collaboration with Metamorphosis Media Group</li><li>Studio space and internship support provided by Mount Royal University, Broadcast Media Studies</li><li>Mount Royal University Students: </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Editors & Camera – Kade Stevens, Victor Labeaume; Set Photographer – Maia Mabiasen</p><ul><li>Promotional support courtesy of the Alberta Film Commission</li><li>Series trailer edited by Kade Stevens, Mount Royal University</li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
October 16, 2025
S2: Ep 3 - Banff Special Edition - National Funding, Alberta Opportunities with Rod Butler on the CMF
<p>In this special Banff World Media Festival edition of the Alberta Screen Impact Podcast, hosts Brent Kawchuk and Justine Gamez Huckabay speak with <strong>Rod Butler</strong>, Vice President of Content and Regulatory at the Canada Media Fund (CMF). From kids’ content to Indigenous storytelling and emerging tech, Rod shares how the CMF is adapting funding strategies to meet changing industry needs while ensuring Alberta creators have the resources to thrive.</p><br><p><strong>In this Episode:</strong></p><ul><li>How the CMF is evolving to meet industry shifts, from streaming to global competition.</li><li>Key funding programs Alberta producers should know about, including the Broadcaster Envelope and English Regional Production Bonus.</li><li>Strategies for supporting vulnerable genres and underrepresented voices.</li><li>CMF’s approach to AI, immersive media, and emerging technologies.</li><li>Why partnerships with organizations like AMPIA are key to national impact.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact</strong></p><p><strong>Rod Butler</strong></p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://cmf-fmc.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://cmf-fmc.ca</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cmf.fmc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cmf.fmc/</a> </li><li>X (Twitter):<a href="https://twitter.com/cmf_fmc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://twitter.com/cmf_fmc</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This podcast is brought to you by the Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA), championing Alberta’s screen sector for over 40 years through advocacy, industry events, and professional development. Learn more or become a member at<a href="https://www.ampia.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ampia.org</a>.</p><p>Help amplify Alberta’s screen industry: rate, review, subscribe, and download the Alberta Screen Impact Podcast on your favourite platform.</p><p>Share this episode with your network and keep the conversation going.</p><br><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><p>Hosted by: Justine Gamez Huckabay & Brent Kawchuk</p><p>Thank You to Our Supporters</p><ul><li>Presented by the Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA)</li><li>Produced in collaboration with Metamorphosis Media Group</li><li>Studio space and internship support provided by Mount Royal University, Broadcast Media Studies</li><li>Mount Royal University Students: </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Editors & Camera – Kade Stevens, Victor Labeaume; Set Photographer – Maia Mabiasen</p><ul><li>Promotional support courtesy of the Alberta Film Commission</li><li>Series trailer edited by Kade Stevens, Mount Royal University</li></ul><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
October 9, 2025
S2: Ep 2 - Banff Special Edition - Inside Banff with Minister Tanya Fir, Global Connections, Local Impact
<p>Film, TV, Music, and More: How Alberta is Building a Creative PowerhouseIn this special Banff World Media Festival edition of the Alberta Screen Impact Podcast, hosts Brent Kawchuk and Justine Gamez Huckabay sit down with the Honorable Tanya Fir, Alberta’s Minister of Arts, Culture, and Status of Women. From her roots as a self-proclaimed “high school drama nerd” to her leadership in shaping Alberta’s creative economy, Minister Fir shares her vision for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally recognized screen industry.</p><br><p>Recorded against the backdrop of one of the most influential gatherings in the media world, this conversation explores In this Episode: </p><ul><li>The value of Banff as a “reverse trade mission” bringing global media executives to Alberta’s doorstep.</li><li>Recent enhancements to Alberta’s Film and Television Tax Credit, including incentives for rural production and new eligible genres like reality and game shows.</li><li>How scholarships and targeted programs are opening doors for women and emerging talent in technical and applied arts.</li><li>The connection between film, television, and music and how the upcoming Alberta Music Commission will create new creative synergies.</li><li>Alberta’s commitment to fostering industry collaboration, training pipelines, and opportunities that keep local talent working and thriving at home.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>From global studio meetings with companies like Amazon, Sony, and Paramount to celebrating the power of Alberta’s local producers, this episode offers insight into how cultural policy, industry partnerships, and creative ambition come together to shape the future of Alberta’s screen scene.</p><p>Whether you’re a seasoned producer, a first-time filmmaker, or simply curious about how Alberta is positioning itself on the world stage, this conversation will inspire and inform.</p><h2><br></h2><p>Contact</p><p>The Honorable Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, Government of Alberta</p><ul><li>Website: https://www.alberta.ca/arts-culture-and-status-of-women.aspx</li><li>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/tanyafirMLA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/tanyafirMLA</a></li><li>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tanyafirab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/tanyafirab</a></li><li>X (Twitter):<a href="https://twitter.com/tanya_fir" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://twitter.com/tanya_fir</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This podcast is brought to you by the Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA), championing Alberta’s screen sector for over 40 years through advocacy, industry events, and professional development. Learn more or become a member at<a href="https://www.ampia.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ampia.org</a>.</p><p>Help amplify Alberta’s screen industry: rate, review, subscribe, and download the Alberta Screen Impact Podcast on your favourite platform.</p><p>Share this episode with your network and keep the conversation going.</p><br><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><p>Hosted by: Justine Gamez Huckabay & Brent Kawchuk</p><br><p>Thank You to Our Supporters</p><ul><li>Presented by the Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA)</li><li>Produced in collaboration with Metamorphosis Media Group</li><li>Studio space and internship support provided by Mount Royal University, Broadcast Media Studies</li><li>Mount Royal University Students: </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Editors & Camera – Kade Stevens, Victor Labeaume; Set Photographer – Maia Mabiasen</p><ul><li>Promotional support courtesy of the Alberta Film Commission</li><li>Series trailer edited by Kade Stevens, Mount Royal University</li></ul><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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