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AMAAS 2014 Audience Development Symposium
Friday, May 9th = Hold the Date

We are currently programming the 2014 AMAAS symposium to be held May 9th at the Art Gallery of Alberta in Edmonton.  Plan for an engaging day of professional development and interacting with peers.  Plus Spirit of Helen Award, Prairie Tales 16 Premiere and media arts camaraderie in collaboration with the Global Vision Film Festival.  Details and registration: April 1st.  
Lethbridge International Film Festival

March 17-22, 2014: 6 days, 6 films     

 

The 2014 Lethbridge International Film Festival starts tonight.  A project of cIneMAGINE and the Lethbridge Public Library, all screenings take place in the Theatre Gallery of the main branch of the library.  Admission is free (donations gratefully accepted).  Screenings are: Mon. - Fri.: 7PM, SAT: 2PM.  Watch the LIFF 2014 Promo Trailer

EPCOR CENTRE Calls for Submission!

Media Artists take note!

 

Calgary Soundbombers: DEADLINE: Monday, March 24, 2014 @ 4 pm
National call for +15 Soundscape: DEADLINE: Monday, March 24, 2014 @ 4 pm

Alberta artists - New Gallery of Alberta Media Arts (GAMA) call: DEADLINE: Please ensure that we receive your submission by 4 pm on Monday, May 12, 2014

Further information and application forms: here.
FAVA FEST: March 25-29
Screenings, Celebrations and Cash Awards!

March is FAVA FEST month.  Starting with a toast to Rick Gustavsen, the 2014 Outstanding Achievement Award Recipient, and ending with the popular FAVA GALA at Metro Cinema.  Check out the whole line-up, here
Free Screening: Aboriginal Youth Animation Project

March 30th, 6 PM @ The Globe Theatre, Calgary

 

Quickdraw Animation Society's 2013/2014 Aboriginal Youth Animation Project has almost wrapped! Come check out a free screening of the films that our AYAP filmmakers created, along with a short documentary on the process. 
TIDAL FORCE 2014: National Media Arts Summit

June 8-11 in Halifax, Nova Scotia

 

The Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) is pleased to invite you to the TIDAL FORCE 2014, bringing together close to 150 arts administrators representing organizations from across Canada.    
 
The conference will focus on the artistic, political, and social elements that are representative of current media arts practice inclusive of film, video, audio, and new media.  Plus it will be the launching pad for the first ever  National Media Arts Prize, a national biennial cash award to be presented at a gala celebration.
 
Registration starts now! Earlybird registration discount in effect until April 1st.
The Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society (AMAAS) is a not-for-profit society which exists to promote, support, educate and advocate for Alberta media arts and to foster the common objectives of Alberta's media arts organizations and artists. Media arts are defined as: independent, artist initiated and controlled use of film, video, new media, audio art, and related media.

AMAAS advances the image and reputation of the Alberta media arts scene as exciting, leading edge and excellent. By generating awareness of and support for media arts, it builds a sustainable future for the sector.
 
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