Alberta Film Industry

• Calgary film workers union wraps talks on 3-year deal with Netflix

  IATSE Local 213 president Damian Petti said the deal brings stability and optimism after a year that was marked by labour action.

  Canada

  Mar 7
  
• 8-month-old Alberta twins set to appear on ‘The Last of Us’ HBO series

  The Last of Us, an HBO series that was filmed in Calgary and throughout Alberta, will feature some familiar and adorable faces in later episodes.

  Entertainment

  Jan 16, 2023
  
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• ‘The Last of Us’ premiere draws excitement, momentum for Alberta film industry

  The local film industry hopes 'The Last of Us' and other productions shot in Alberta will help spur more film and television interest in the province.

  Entertainment

  Jan 13, 2023
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• Alberta to hand out $225M in film and television tax credits by 2025

  With an eye on growing Alberta's film and television industry, the government is expanding its tax credit in the coming years.

  Economy

  May 17, 2022
• Young Edmonton actress featured in Netflix film along with Sandra Bullock

  Edmonton's Neli Kastrinos, 8, will be featured along with Sandra Bullock in the Netflix film The Unforgivable.

  Entertainment

  Dec 6, 2021
• Film crews close Calgary’s 4 Avenue flyover and snarl traffic: is it worth it?

  Production spending in Alberta this year is expected to double Alberta’s usual benefit, creating thousands of jobs.

  Traffic

  Oct 15, 2021
• Alberta film and television tax credit brings $1B in production since January 2020: Kenney

  “This is a true Alberta success story: a billion-dollar industry springing up around us right in front of our eyes,” Premier Jason Kenney said.

  Economy

  Aug 3, 2021
• ‘It’s surreal’: Animated Fort McMurray wildfire short film has star-studded cast

  Back Home Again, a short animated film about the Fort McMurray fire and aftermath, has an all-star cast including Eugene Levy, Michael J. Fox, Catherine O’Hara and Jeremy Renner.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2021
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• Hit hard by COVID-19, popular Calgary wedding venue hosts movie marriage scene

  A popular Calgary venue is now getting a nice boost from a movie marriage.

  Entertainment

  Jun 2, 2021
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• Extras needed for ‘The Last of Us’ TV series filming in southern Alberta

  According to Keep Alberta Rolling, anyone over the age of 18 can apply for a chance to become an extra in the HBO television series.

  Entertainment

  May 12, 2021