Alberta Media Production Industries Association (AMPIA) is a non-profit professional association incorporated in 1973. Its mandate is to support the independent motion picture industry as a viable economic and cultural force within the Province of Alberta.
This year marks the 50th Annual Alberta Film & Television Awards, also known as The Rosie Awards, where we celebrate the work created in Alberta, by Alberta filmmakers and craftspeople.
DISCOUNT CODE PROVIDED FOR AMPIA MEMBERS
Regular Pricing
Categories A1-A20
$109.73 (Includes GST) Members / $219.45 (Includes GST) Non-Members
Category A21
$75.08 (Includes GST) Members / $150.15 (Includes GST) Non-Members
Categories B1-B32
$86.63 (Includes GST) Members / $173.25 (Includes GST) Non-Members
CLASS AWARD CATEGORIES
A1. Best Documentary SERIES
A documentary series (half-hour or one-hour episodes) that explores a person, place, event, situation or issue. Only one episode is to be submitted in the Class category; additional episodes may be submitted for Craft categories.
A2. Best Documentary Production UNDER 30 Minutes
A stand-alone, documentary production that explores a person, place, event, situation or issue. This category is not intended for weekly or episodic series. Production must be more than 10 minutes but less than 30 minutes.
A3. Best Documentary Production OVER 30 Minutes
A stand-alone documentary production that explores a person. place, event, situation or issue. This category is not intended for weekly or episodic series and must be over 30 minutes.
A4. Best Scripted SERIES or Mini-Series
A scripted series (half-hour or one-hour episodes) featuring continuing principal characters and or the same title or topic. Only one episode is to be submitted in the Class category; additional episodes may be submitted for Craft categories. Must be produced by an Alberta-owned Production Company with a minimum of 51% ownership and 6 of the Key Creative Positions must be Canadian and/or Albertan.
A5. Best Scripted Feature, Made-For-TV Movie, or Made-for-OTT or Specialty Cable Networks
A stand-alone scripted feature film or Made-for-TV movie, (must have a running time of more than 60 minutes) made specifically for theatrical release or television broadcast as its first exposure, or as first exposure on the following platforms; Netflix, Crave, Showcase, or for OTT specialty cable networks. Must be produced by an Alberta-owned Production Company with minimum 51% ownership and 6 of the Key Creative Positions must be Canadian and/or Albertan.
A6. Best Children’s Program or Series
A stand-alone production or series intended for the entertainment or education of children aged twelve and under (includes animated programs). Note: for a series, only one episode is to be submitted in the Class category; additional episodes may be submitted for Craft categories.
A7. Best Lifestyle or Factual Series
A weekly or daily series that presents information in an entertaining manner (includes talk shows, news, magazine shows, cooking shows and “how-to” programs), or a non-fiction series of general interest, which documents real-life events and/or people.
A8. Best TV Commercial UNDER $20K
A production, 60 seconds or less in length, broadcast on television and intended for advertising and marketing of specific products or services with a budget under $20,000.
A9. Best TV Commercial OVER $20K
A production, 60 seconds or less in length, broadcast on television and intended for advertising and marketing of specific products or services with a budget over $20,000.
A10. Best Public Service Announcement
A Public Service Announcement (PSA) is an awareness message on behalf of a Charitable, Government, or Not-For-Profit organization that informs and educates the Public about the purpose or mission of the organization.
A11. Best Corporate Production UNDER $30K
A corporate production designed for internal, external or training use with a budget under $30,000.
A12. Best Corporate Production OVER $30K
A corporate production designed for internal, external or training use with a budget over $30,000.
A13. Best Promotional Production
A production that promotes specific events, television programs, contests, etc.
A14. Best Musical, or Variety Program or Series
A program or series of live or event-based programs presenting any mix of musical or performing guests, or any other talent generally considered to be music or variety entertainment. Series entries must have a minimum of three (3) episodes.
A15. Best Music Video
A stand-alone video production featuring the performance of a recording artist or artists.
A16. Best Educational Production
A program with the primary purpose of assisting the education process. Entries must include an explanation of the intended audience.
A17. Best Web Series
A “web series” is defined as a series of three (3) or more episodes held together by the same title, trade name or mark, and distributed via the Internet or intended to be distributed (other than television) in such a way as the primary form of distribution.
A18. Narrative Game or Interactive Project
Recognizes projects designed to be used interactively on the web, mobile or other portable devices. Includes narrative video games, educational, and commercial projects. May include projects that enhance user experiences through Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, or Locative Technologies. (Ineligible: blogs, online magazines, Power Point presentations, video streaming applications or social media productions).
A19. Best Scripted Production UNDER 30 Minutes
A single production over 3 minutes but less than 30 minutes in length, on any subject (NOT including animation).
A20. Best Production Reflecting Cultural Diversity
This category recognizes a production that celebrates Alberta’s rich cultural diversity. Productions (in this category only) may also be entered in another Class category.
A21. Fil Fraser Best Student Production
A program produced by students enrolled full-time in post-secondary institutions studying film/TV/digital production.
CRAFT AWARD CATEGORIES
B1. Best Director (Scripted UNDER 30 min)
B2. Best Director (Scripted OVER 30 min)
B3. Best Director (Documentary UNDER 30 min)
B4. Best Director (Documentary OVER 30 min)
B5. Best Performance – Male or Nonbinary
Include character's screenshot, character name and timecodes.
B6. Best Performance – Female or Nonbinary
Include character's screenshot, character name and timecodes.
B7. Best Host-Web program, series or stand-alone production
B8. Best Narrator-Web program, series or stand- alone production
B9. Best Screenwriter (Scripted UNDER 30 min)
B10. Best Screenwriter (Scripted OVER 30 min)
B11. Best Screenwriter (Documentary UNDER 30 min)
B12. Best Screenwriter (Documentary OVER 30 min)
B13. Best Cinematographer (Scripted UNDER 30 min)
B14. Best Cinematographer (Scripted OVER 30 min)
B15. Best Cinematographer (Documentary UNDER 30)
B16. Best Cinematographer (Documentary OVER 30)
B17. Best Editor (Scripted UNDER 30 min)
B18. Best Editor (Scripted OVER 30 min)
B19. Best Editor (Documentary UNDER 30 min)
B20. Best Editor (Documentary OVER 30 min)
For All Overall Sound Categories: Qualifying productions must have at least one sound position filled by an Alberta resident in at least 2 of the following 3 categories: 1) Location Sound Recordist and/or Location Sound Mixer; 2) Post- Production Re-Recording Engineer and/or Dialog, SFX, Foley, or Music Editor; 3) Post-Production Sound Supervisor (maximum of three nominees are eligible). Position(s) must be specified.
B21. Best Overall Sound (Scripted UNDER 30 min)
B22. Best Overall Sound (Scripted OVER 30 min)
B23. Best Overall Sound (Documentary UNDER 30 min)
B24. Best Overall Sound (Documentary OVER 30 min)
B25. Best Original Musical Score (Scripted)
B26. Best Original Musical Score (Documentary)
B27. Best Production Designer/Art Director(s)
B28. Best Costume Designer
B29. Best Make-Up and/or Hair Artist
B30. Best Visual Effects
Include time codes
B31. Best Animator/Motion Graphic Artist(s)
Best Animation or Motion Graphic projects include: animated programs, web or mobile content, TV show openings, shorts, commercials, promotional videos, title sequences, etc. (maximum of three nominees are eligible). Position(s) MUST be specified.
B32. Best Stunt Performer
Stunt Performer must be an Albert Resident and have performed on a stunt on a production shot in Alberta. Include screen capture of performer, character name and time codes.