Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta

We are looking for Instructors for 2024! If you are interested, please email your resume and artist bio to Programming@fave.ca Film Jam is an all-day workshop where participants will write, shoot, and screen a film all in one action-packed day!

FAVA Fest Submissions are open! Don't miss out on the annual member-exclusive film festival; the submission deadline is January 10, 2024. Scan the QR code for more information.

We are looking for volunteers! Join us on December 1st for studio clean-up and painting. Volunteers will receive $20 FAVA Bucks/hour. Email our studio manager, Clayton, at Studios@fava.ca for more information.

FAVA Fest submissions now open! Submissions are FREE and open EXCLUSIVELY to active FAVA Members. Members must be in good standing to submit. To Renew or become a member, please visit our website FAVA.ca. @FAVACommunity filmfreeway.com/FAVAFest

Just a few spots remaining! Have a script you want to workshop? This is the place!

Finding your Creative Process is a free online information session for FAVA Members designed to empower registrants with invaluable insights and techniques for nurturing their artistic works. Register here and learn more: fava.ca/event/free-for… fava.ca/event/free-for…

This comprehensive online lecture-style workshop is designed to equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to craft a compelling project proposal for your film. Register here and learn more: fava.ca/event/how-to-w… fava.ca/event/how-to-w…

In this 6-week screenwriting course, writers will work through their scripts with other writers and actors. Registrants are expected to have a script draft ready upon entry to the course. Register and learn more: fava.ca/event/script-l… fava.ca/event/script-l…

The in-person How To: Arri Alexa XT Plus workshop provides participants with full hands-on training for the Arri Alexa package. When: October 14th, 2023, 3:00pm – 7:00pm Where: Room 149, The Orange Hub Register and learn more: fava.ca/event/how-to-a…

Our Presenting Partner @STORYHIVE is pleased to announce the world premiere screening of Chubby Cree: PiMahCiHoWin (The Journey), a TELUS originals production: Friday, Oct 13, 7:00 - 9:00 pm MT at Metro Cinema, Garneau Theatre, 8712 109 St NW, Edmonton. vimeo.com/826731659?shar…

FAVA owes a big debt of gratitude to Northern Gateway Films for their support with our Exhibition event. Their support in offering their technology, as well as the amazing staff to operate and set up the tech, made the event one for the ages. Thank you Northern Gateway Films!

That’s a wrap on Exhibition! Last night, the Takleef Ensemble put the bow on our three-day event. Thank you to everyone who came out for the performance and the open house, and to our performers, band, staff, crew and volunteers who made this event possible.

Day 2! Exhibition continued with a live taping of Cam Neufeld and the Gadjo Collective’s show “The Road to Django.” Exhibition’s last day is upon us. Join us for our open house from 1-5, and a live taping of the Takleef Ensemble from 6:30-8:30pm. fava.ca/exhibition/

Day one of Exhibition is in the books! Our excellent crew captured the wonderful performance of Tamarack Cunningham We have two more days of Exhibition left! Join us today and Saturday for our open house and more performances. fava.ca/exhibition/

FAVA Exhibition is underway! Come by today through Saturday for an open house (1-6pm) and a live performance (6:30-10pm) each night which features FAVA's live production services and Northern Gateway Films XR Volume Screen. fava.ca/exhibition/

Yesterday, we unveiled the Strategic Initiatives Fund (SIF) with our community. Biggest thank you to all those attended! 3 new programs coming your way: ✨ The Early Stage Program ✨ The Elevation Program ✨ The Underrepresented Initiatives Program edmontonscreen.com/sif #yeg

Some snaps from our 10th Anniversary Awards Celebration, courtesy of Rebecca Lippiatt Photography. Thank you to everyone who joined us and participated in celebrating this momentous year!

Mark your calendar for the Provincial Archives of Alberta 35th Annual Film Night event Way-Out: A Psychedelic Tribute to Bruce Haack Friday, September 29 Doors at 6:30p.m., show at 7 p.m. TELUS World of Science – Edmonton, Zeidler Dome Admission is free. Seating is limited.

Spirit of Alberta - Alone by Harshdeep Singh (Calgary, AB) Audience Choice - Pareidolia by Carlos Reyes (Columbia)

Best Non-Fiction - Julia Van Dam is Hurt by Anthony Goertz (Edmonton) Best International - Ǝvolution by Romina Schwedler (Brooklyn, USA) Best Youth - Sanctuary by Yemaya Azania-Merchant (Edmonton) Best Film for Young Audiences - Halted by Vlad Bobe (Bucharest, Romania)