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The Alberta Screen Impact - AMPIA
by Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA)
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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S2: Ep 4 - Banff Special Edition - Strengthening National and Regional Connections with Andrew Addison
In this special Banff World Media Festival edition of the Alberta Screen Impact Podcast, hosts Brent Kawchuk and Justine Gamez Huckabay sit down with Andrew Addison, Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing at the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA). Andrew shares a national...
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S2: Ep 3 - Banff Special Edition - National Funding, Alberta Opportunities with Rod Butler on the CMF
In this special Banff World Media Festival edition of the Alberta Screen Impact Podcast, hosts Brent Kawchuk and Justine Gamez Huckabay speak with Rod Butler, Vice President of Content and Regulatory at the Canada Media Fund (CMF). From kids’ content to Indigenous storytelling and emerging tech,...
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S2: Ep 2 - Banff Special Edition - Inside Banff with Minister Tanya Fir, Global Connections, Local Impact
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...
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S2: Ep 1 - Banff Special Edition - How Jenn Kuzmyk Shapes Canada’s Media Conversations
In this special Banff World Media Festival edition of the Alberta Screen Impact Podcast, hosts Brent Kawchuk and Justine Gamez Huckabay speak with Jenn Kuzmyk, Executive Director of the Banff World Media Festival and Publisher of Playback. Recently named to the Hollywood Reporter’s inaugural list...
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S2: Trailer - Banff World Media Festival Special Edition
The Alberta Screen Impact Podcast is back with a Banff Special Edition, recorded live at the Banff World Media Festival. This special four-part series brings you exclusive conversations with industry leaders and decision-makers, including: The Honourable Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and...
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S1 E9: The Final Step - Calgary International Film Festival’s Importance to Alberta’s Film Ecosystem with Katherine Penhale
In this episode of the Alberta Screen Impact Podcast, we sit down with Katherine Penhale, Executive Director of the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF). Katherine shares her remarkable journey from a last-minute venue coordinator in 2016 to leading one of Canada’s most celebrated festivals...
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S1 E8: Unscripted Grit, Scripted Vision - Kaitlan Stewart on Making TV That Matters
In this episode of the Alberta Screen Impact Podcast, we sit down with Kaitlan Stewart, founder of Fenix Film & Television and executive producer of the hit docuseries Push (CBC Gem) and Only Up (Super Channel). Kaitlan pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to bring a series from concept...
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S1 E7: Volume, Vision & Viability - Bruce Harvey on Building a Sustainable Production Career
In this episode, seasoned producer Bruce Harvey (Champlain Media West) offers a no-nonsense look into sustaining a career in screen production. From navigating the shrinking mid-budget space to producing over 30 films a year, Bruce shares lessons learned, the realities of volume production, and...
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S1 E6: Behind the Buy - Sharon Stevens of Hollywood Suite on Programming, Passion, and Persistence
In this episode, Sharon Stevens, Vice President of Programming at Hollywood Suite, offers rare behind-the-scenes insights into what it really takes to get a project greenlit. With over 20 years of industry experience, Sharon shares how passion, persistence, and great storytelling drive selection...
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S1 E5: Oral Histories & Bold Truths - Saxon de Cocq on Treaty Road and Story Sovereignty
Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Saxon de Cocq joins us to explore the powerful journey behind Treaty Road, the growth of his company Three Story Pictures, and the challenges of balancing personal story with public impact. Saxon shares what it means to build a culturally grounded production company,...
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S1 E4: Framing the Vision - How Directors Guide Producers, Crew, and Story with Grant Harvey
Episode Summary: Director Grant Harvey brings over three decades of storytelling experience to the Alberta Screen Impact Podcast. With credits ranging from cult classics like Ginger Snaps: Back to hit series like Orphan Black, Heartland, and Pretty Hard Cases, Grant has built a career defined by...
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S1 E1: Homegrown and World-Class - SEVEN24Films and the Alberta Advantage with Tom Cox & Jordy Randall
In this episode of the Alberta Screen Impact Podcast, we sit down with Tom Cox and Jordy Randall, the executive producers behind SEVEN24 Films. With Heartland as Canada’s longest running one-hour drama and one of the most-watched shows on Netflix globally, these two Alberta industry leaders…
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S1 E2: Canadian Always - Don McDonald on Super Channel’s National Vision
Super Channel President & CEO Don McDonald joins the Alberta Screen Impact Podcast to share the broadcaster’s evolving role in Canadian media, how to pitch to Super Channel, and the growing importance of Canadian-first content. From genre channels and licensing models to the power of authentic...
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S1 E3: Beyond the Mountains - Why Edmonton is Poised for a Screen Sector Breakthrough with Luke Azevedo and Dorian Rowe
In this episode, we’re joined by two powerhouses of Alberta’s film industry: Luke Azevedo, newly appointed CEO of Edmonton Screen, and Dorian Rowe, Edmonton’s Film Commissioner. Together, they unpack Alberta’s evolving screen landscape from the global impact of The Last of Us to the growing...
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Trailer: Alberta Screen Impact Podcast: A New Era for Alberta’s Screen Industry
Welcome to the Alberta Screen Impact Podcast, a dynamic new series showcasing the creativity, innovation, and stories driving Alberta’s thriving film, television, and digital media sectors. In this trailer episode, hosts Justine Gamez Huckabay and Brent Kawchuk offer an exclusive preview of…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA)
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