The Alberta Film and TV Awards

PLEASE NOTE: This year, a 30 second clip is only required for finalists. We will reach out after finalists have been announced.

1. You must select each category you’d like to submit your production for through FilmFreeway. Charges are calculated per category.

2. All Class and Craft entries must qualify as Alberta Productions, Alberta Co-Productions, or International Co-Productions according to the Eligibility Criteria. In the event of a dispute, evidence of eligibility may be required. AMPIA’s Executive Committee shall arbitrate all disputes and the Committee’s decision will be final.

3. Productions do not need to be entered in a Class category to qualify for the Craft categories. In addition, if a Producer has not submitted a particular Craft entry, individual Craftspeople may submit entries separately, provided the producer(s) approve the entry.

4. Each production may only be entered in one Class category, with one exception – all Class entries may also be entered in Best Production Reflecting Cultural Diversity (A22).

5. Entrants must indemnify AMPIA against all copyright infringement resulting from screening programs for adjudication purposes or recording.

6. Only one ROSIE AWARD will be awarded for each category; however, additional ROSIE AWARDS can be ordered from AMPIA at cost.

7. All reasonable care will be taken to protect submissions from loss or damage. AMPIA and its agents are not liable for any loss or damage incurred.

8. All submissions must be completed in full and submitted no later than May 23, 2025. Late entries will not be accepted and entry fees are non-refundable.

9. In the event there are less than 3 entries in any category, the producer(s) will be contacted and given the opportunity to enter the program in a different category if that category is deemed suitable.

10. Note: Finalists may be selected for a festival screening. You will be contacted separately with information concerning this.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 2025:

CLASS AWARD ENTRIES

1. All production(s) entered must have been completed between January 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025.

2. Productions must be produced or co-produced by an Alberta company, or sole proprietor. For the purpose of these Awards, an Alberta Company is defined as a company based in Alberta that is controlled by Alberta residents, with an office and staff that carry-on business in Alberta, incorporated in Alberta, and has as its principal business the production of film, television, and/or interactive media.

3. Alberta Productions or Co-Productions are eligible provided they meet the following criteria:
A. The Alberta Production Company must retain 51% ownership of the production after completion. The Producer may be requested to submit Proof of Ownership or Chain of Title.
B. The Alberta Producer must have an on-screen credit as Producer or Executive Producer.
C. Canadians and/or Albertans must be employed in a minimum of 6 of the following Key Creative Positions: 1. Producer; 2. Director; 3. Screenwriter; 4. Director of Photography/Cinematographer; 5. Production Designer/Art Director; 6. Editor; 7. Composer; 8. Lead Performer; 9. Make-up; 10. Costume Design.

In addition, one of either ‘Screenwriter’ or ‘Director’ must be Canadian.

4. Canadian Productions or Co-Productions are eligible provided they meet the following criteria (Category A4 & A5):
A. The Alberta Production Company must retain 51% ownership of the production after completion. Producer may be requested to submit Proof of Ownership or Chain of Title.
B. The Alberta Producer must have an on-screen credit as Producer or Executive Producer.
C. Canadians and/or Albertans must be employed in a minimum of 6 of Key Creative Positions listed in 3) C).

In addition, one of either ‘Screenwriter’ or ‘Director’ must be Canadian

CRAFT AWARD ENTRIES

1. To be eligible for a Craft Award, the nominee must have been a resident of Alberta on a continuous basis, for the past 12 months or 12 months during and prior to production and must have received an on-screen credit in the craft category in which they are entered. If no on-screen credit appears on the production, a list of credits signed by the executive producer and/or producer must be provided.

2. A resident Albertan craftsperson is eligible to enter a craft category for their work completed on a production produced outside of Alberta. By submitting your entry, you affirm that you possess the necessary authorization from the Producer of the Production.

JURIES AND JUDGING:

1. Judges are selected from across Canada (Albertans cannot be judges). Each individual judge will score each entry in 3 areas: Creativity, Craftsmanship and Overall Effectiveness. The scores from each judge are then tabulated to determine the top entries in each Class and each Craft category. The winners are then chosen for each category. Judges’ results are final.

2. Producers must select the Award category for each submission. However, if the Judges determine that an entry is not suitable for a certain category, the Producer will be contacted and given the option to move the entry to a category deemed more suitable.

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 Reality Production
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 $30K
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 $30,000.

A9. Best TV Commercial OVER $30K
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 $30,000.

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 Production for Social Media
A short-form production created for social media platforms like Tik Tok, Instagram, YouTube or Discord. Production must be 15 minutes or less.

A18. Best Narrative Game
A narrative-driven video game that crafts immersive stories through gameplay, dialogue, and world-building. Games in this category should captivate players with their plot, character development, and emotional depth, whether through single-player or interactive experiences.

A19. Best Interactive Project
An interactive digital experience that engages users through participation and immersive elements. Projects in this category should leverage technologies such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, or Locative Technologies to create compelling and engaging user experiences. Whether educational, commercial, or creative, these projects should captivate audiences with their interactivity, innovation, and ability to provide a unique experience.

A20. Best Podcast
A podcast series that captivates listeners through engaging storytelling, strong content, and high production quality. Whether narrative-driven, interview-based, or informational, entries should resonate with audiences and effectively use audio or audio/video to inform or entertain. Please submit one episode per series in this category.

A21. 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).

A22. 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.

A23. 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 Supporting Performance - Male or Nonbinary
Include character's screenshot, character name and timecodes.

B8. Best Supporting Performance - Female or Nonbinary
Include character's screenshot, character name and timecodes.

B9. Best Host-Web program, series or stand-alone production

B10. Best Narrator-Web program, series or stand- alone production

B11. Best Screenwriter (Scripted UNDER 30 min)

B12. Best Screenwriter (Scripted OVER 30 min)

B13. Best Screenwriter (Documentary UNDER 30 min)

B14. Best Screenwriter (Documentary OVER 30 min)

B15. Best Cinematographer (Scripted UNDER 30 min)

B16. Best Cinematographer (Scripted OVER 30 min)

B17. Best Cinematographer (Documentary UNDER 30)

B18. Best Cinematographer (Documentary OVER 30)

B19. Best Editor (Scripted UNDER 30 min)

B20. Best Editor (Scripted OVER 30 min)

B21. Best Editor (Documentary UNDER 30 min)

B22. 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.

B23. Best Overall Sound (Scripted UNDER 30 min)

B24. Best Overall Sound (Scripted OVER 30 min)

B25. Best Overall Sound (Documentary UNDER 30 min)

B26. Best Overall Sound (Documentary OVER 30 min)

B27. Best Original Musical Score (Scripted)

B28. Best Original Musical Score (Documentary)

B29. Best Production Designer/Art Director(s)

B30. Best Costume Designer

B31. Best Make-Up and/or Hair Artist

B32. Best Visual Effects
If submitting the full production, please include time codes.

B33. 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.

B34. Best Stunt Performer
Stunt Performer must be an Alberta Resident and have performed on a stunt on a production shot in Alberta. The Stunt Performer category is comprised of a maximum of 3 individual entrants with on-screen credits. Series submissions are limited to stunts from a single episode. Please include a screen capture of the performer, character name and time codes.