Edmonton Screen

The creative work happening in Edmonton doesn't stop! Here's who was showing up in May.

Creators at industry events, a new studio incorporated, and FascinAsian Film Festival - Edmonton bringing people together.

🔗 See May's program recipients: https://www.edmontonscreen.com/news/edmonton-screen-program-recipients-may-2026

Edmonton had a big presence at Yorkton Film Festival last weekend. Here are the highlights ⬇️

🏆 Crip Trip - Episode #3: Trippin' Through the Prairies won the Best Lifestyle film award
🏆 David Baron won Outstanding Colour Grading for his work on Making Beauty

Huge congratulations to these local creators for their exceptional work and earning recognition on a national stage.

🎙️ Film Commissioner Dorian Rowe was a panelist for Stronger Together: Cracking the Code on Interprovincial Coproduction, a discussion highlighting what's keeping Canadian producers from working across provincial borders and what it's going to take to fix it. Joining the discussion were Erin Dean (Creative Saskatchewan), Lynne Skromeda (Manitoba Film & Music), Huw Eirug (Nunavut Film), and Andrew Williamson (Telefilm Canada), moderated by Robert Hardy (ScreenSask).

Thanks to the YFF team for putting together a great event.

Edmonton's video game industry just got a major new stage.

This June, the North American Games Industry Summit (NAGIS) Powered by Xsolla is making its Edmonton debut alongside Game Con Canada. We broke down what this means for local studios, developers, and the city's growing creative economy.

🔗 Read the full article: https://www.edmontonscreen.com/news/nagis-edmonton-video-game-industry

COG Studios started as a university project. Two years later, they're heading to Gamescom for the second time. 🎮

After getting their start through Edmonton Screen's Trailhead Program, the team has grown into a Summit Push recipient, showcasing their new game, Our Eyes See No Evil, at Game Con Canada and North American Games Industry Summit (NAGIS) in Edmonton this June, then returning to Gamescom in Germany in August.

"Trailhead gave us a pathway from being a student project to becoming a true studio. It's the reason COG exists." - Dave Goel, Co-Founder, COG Studios

Dave shares the full story in our most recent Impact Story.

🔗 Read more: https://www.edmontonscreen.com/news/dave-goel-and-cog-studios-building-an-indie-game-studio-in-edmonton

We're excited to introduce our 2026 Trailhead and Summit Push recipients. 🎮

This year, five student teams and five local indie studios were selected for two of our core game development programs.

Over the coming weeks they'll be working through workshops and mentorship sessions, all leading up to showcases at Game Con Canada and North American Games Industry Summit in Edmonton this June, with Summit Push studios continuing on to Gamescom in Cologne, Germany in August.

Meet the full cohort: https://www.edmontonscreen.com/news/2026-trailhead-and-summit-push-program-recipients

The Creative Industry Directory is now live for Edmonton and Northern Alberta’s screen community.

Find professionals and businesses across film, TV, and digital media, or add yourself by creating a profile for you or your company.

It’s a simple way to see who’s working and connect with others across the industry.

🔗 Take a look and sign up: edmontonscreen.com

We are very proud to announce Edmonton Screen as an official sponsor of the North American Game Industry Summit (NAGIS) Powered By Xsolla 🎮

Edmonton plays a key role in supporting and connecting the local digital media and technology sector, helping build momentum for studios and talent across the region.

Together, we're bringing industry, business, and creative talent into the same room at NAGIS this June.

Thank you, Edmonton Screen, for believing in this vision!

🚨 Last chance to register for the 2026 Producer Power Up!

We’re just 2 days away from a full day of industry insights, networking, and conversations with decision makers from across Canada.

Don’t miss The Fine Print: Navigating Production Contracts & Entertainment Law. This panel covers key production paperwork, ACTRA and DGC agreements, and legal considerations across development, production, and distribution.

🎤 This discussion features panelists:
• Taisa Dekker, ACTRA
• Meghan Westelmajer, DGC
• Cohen Mill, Bishop & McKenzie
• Moderated by Matt Waterworth, No Cap Content

📍 May 2, 2026 | Edmonton
☕ Lunch included + networking reception
💸 AMPIA members save $30 | Discounts for students & low-income households

🎟️ Full schedule is available now — secure your spot today: https://ampia.org/event/2026-producer-power-up/