AAMPTU Congratulates Premier Redford on her historic win - The Progressive Conservatives won a majority in Alberta on April 23, 2012. AAMPTU sent a congratulatory letter to Alberta’s Premier, Alison Redford. AAMPTU Congratulates Alison Redford April 2012
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AAMPTU asks AB Political Parties to define position on Film, Television and Digital Industry - April 10, 2012 I am writing you today on behalf of the Alberta Association of Motion Picture and Television Unions (AAMPTU). AAMPTU represents over 2,400 entertainment industry professionals and 500 individual companies. AAMPTU is the largest stakeholder in Alberta’s screen-based industries, and our collective membership is dependent on the continued success of motion picture production [...]
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Sharon Pollock: First Woman of Canadian Theatre Conference - A Celebration of a Canadian Cultural Icon in her 75th Year Hosted by the University of Calgary March 28 – April 1, 2012 ACTRA members may register for the conference for FREE. Please note, special events are not included with the free registration. (eg. Performance of “Marg Szkaluba (Pissy’s Wife)” at the Auburn on Saturday, [...]
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*NEW*Edmonton Filmed Entertainment Fund - Launched March 16, 2012, the $10 million Edmonton Filmed Entertainment Fund invests in film and television projects made in and around Edmonton. A partnership between Edmonton Economic Development Corporation and Los Angeles-based Kilburn Media, the fund is profit-motivated. Both partners invest jointly and exclusively in projects that have a pre-sale agreement in place. Profits resulting [...]
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Alberta Multi-Media Development Fund retooled for competitive market - Alberta Association of Motion Picture and Television Unions (AAMPTU) welcome boost to film, television and digital media industry Multi-Media Development Fund retooled for competitive market Changes to the Alberta Multi-Media Development Fund (AMDF) recently announced by Minister of Culture and Community Services Minister Heather Klimchuk, will support thousands of Albertans by creating more employment and [...]
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Conservative candidates respond to AAMPTU regarding Film & Television industry in Alberta - AAMPTU (Alberta Association of Motion Picture and Television Unions) sent a letter to Conservative leadership candidates, Alison Redford, Doug Horner & Gary Mar last week asking one simple question: If you become leader of the Progressive Conservative party, what would you do to support the screen based industries in Alberta? ACTRA doesn’t support one candidate [...]
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Canadian star Shaun Johnston to be honoured by Alberta Production community - CALGARY – ACTRA Alberta congratulates local member Shaun Johnston on being named the recipient of the 2011 David Billington Award. The annual award is presented to an individual who has made an invaluable contribution to Alberta’s production community, and celebrates those individuals who, like David Billington, inspire us all with their vision, passion and dedication.
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