ACTRA Alberta Women's Committee

03/11/2019

Female moviegoers are no longer looking for the status quo. They want to see more women behind the camera, bringing female-driven stories to the big screen.

02/06/2019

11/26/2018

Women and self-identifying women, join us for an intimate evening with director, APRIL MULLEN. She'll be sharing her journey from humble beginnings of self generated independent films all the way to directing award winning feature films like Below Her Mouth, and hits television series like Lethal Weapon, THE 100 and Calgary's own Wynonna Earp. For more information; please visit herland.ca

04/05/2018

Interested in writing for screen? This is the workshop not to miss. Sponsored by Herland & Telus Storyhive.

Rebecca Addelman’s “Inside The Writer's Room” Master Class removes the mystery surrounding what goes on in the writer's room. Participants who attend this workshop will discover how ideas are developed, pitched, analysed and critiqued in the world of network television.

09/18/2017

http://www.calgaryfilm.com/films/2017/women-behind-lens

We heard about Jessica Chastain's comment in Cannes, Ava DuVernay's nomination as the first African-American female director at the Academy Awards, and felt the resonance of Patricia Arquette's call for pay equity.

09/13/2017

UPSTART IS BACK! Looking for ACTORS & DIRECTORS

UPSTART is a workshop that has something for everyone. Over an eight week period, participants come together every Monday night to film scenes and watch their work. Participation is open to any Alberta based writers, actors, and directors who have some basic experience in their field. Don’t let your...

08/22/2017

July 31 was Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Actress Yvette Nicole Brown marked the occasion — which recognizes the additional seven months that a black woman, on average, must work to make as much mon…

07/28/2017

If you don't have a good script then achieving a good film is impossible.

06/16/2017

Great job Eva!

As an immigrant who’s lived in Canada for 25 years, Edmonton filmmaker Eva Colmers knows something about long-distance relationships. Her new short film, Happy Birthday, Mango!, tells the story of …

06/14/2017

"This one is impossible to deny," says veteran Nancy Meyers as directors, agents and executives weigh in on whether the movie's success will spark fundamental industry change.

06/13/2017

The Academy Apprenticeship for Women Directors is a six month program running mid-September 2017 to mid-March 2018. This program is intended to provide intensive professional development to emerging female content creators across the country by pairing each apprentice with an established Director cu...

05/10/2017

Second screening - this will sell out!!

The Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers (CSIF) and Spring Street Films are pleased to present a public screening for the Herland Video Production Workshop for Women. Made possible by a content programming grant from TELUS STORYHIVE, seven female filmmakers have spent the past five montsh worki...

05/09/2017

The new Apprenticeship Program for female directors will assist early and mid-career female directors in film, television or digital media to identify and achieve their career and project goals.

04/26/2017

The Herland Video Production Workshop is a five month program designed to enhance and develop the artistic and technical skills of seven women filmmakers with support from industry professionals. During this intensive program, the participants attend a series of workshops that cover screenwriting, directing, shooting, editing, post audio and marketing.

Admission is FREE, however please reserve seats through the Theatre Junction box office (online, over the phone, or in person).

This workshop is sponsored by Telus Optik Local, CSIF & Spring Street Films.

Join us in celebration of the 7 women who have completed their films:

Danielle Black - A Love Letter to my Unborn Child

A Love Letter to my Unborn Child is a short film about an open letter written by a woman who is questioning her fertility, but reconciles through an open letter. The letter is both honest and vulnerable as it describes what life is like for an Indigenous person today. Throughout the film, many Indigenous, Metis, and Inuit people are showcasing their pride as they live urban lifestyles, different from their ancestors. A Love Letter to my Unborn Child acknowledges it was filmed on Treaty 7 Territory, by an all female crew, and is dedicated to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit.

Bernadette Lumugdand - FUGUE

After experiencing an earthquake, repressed sentiments between a Filipino Daughter and her Mother begin to rumble below the surface. Underneath what seems to be a stoic interaction, reveals a clash mired in fury and alienation. As Mother continues to tidy and clean, an epiphany passes and Daughter recognizes a need for connection but is unable to express it.

Geneviève Paré - Ewe Are Here

In her element, but not her habitat, a Ewe Woman wakes to the connected and lonesome melodies of the Bow Valley. Today is her relocation date. Today she is returned to her natural habitat: downtown Calgary. An alien to her home, she navigates concrete gridlines, diverting eyes, and electromagnetic vibrations. Ewe Are Here is an unbuckled consideration of landscape and human connection through sound, image and oddity.

Simmy Tefera - Diary of an Immigrant Woman

An immigrant woman comes to Canada in search of a better life but found herself in a different position. The film shows one of her mornings where she struggles to accept her new life.

Mike Hooves - POLYMORPH

A sensual and dysphoric window frames the redefining of an identity. Through the lens of an experimental film this personal piece explores gender and one’s place within or without it.

Gaby Rios - No Cure For Superman

It’s a common but silent danger firefighters face. The story of one firefighter’s ultimate sacrifice and the legacy he left behind. His wife and fellow comrades tell his story. Kadra Yusuf - Diversity Hire

Kadra Yusuf - Diversity Hire

When a woman’s small business becomes the focus of a media frenzy, she hires a camera crew to show what life is really like as a diversity hire.

Get your tickets here!

03/23/2017

The theme of the 2017 Rosie Awards and Gala will celebrate women in Alberta’s film, television and media industry. Throughout the evening, segments on Alberta’s past, present and future contributors will be showcased, with a video montage of women in their element, behind the camera and on the scree...