AMAAS SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

AMAAS is looking to sponsor Media Arts in Alberta!

Deadline: April 1 @ 11:59PM MST
Notifications by: April 25
Funds distributed by: End of April/Early May

AMAAS is committed to promoting media arts in Alberta and as such we have developed a sponsorship program to support media art projects, presentations, performances, and productions. We believe our members and the media arts community are the experts in programming and we are allocating sponsorship dollars toward suitable projects. The AMAAS Sponsorship Program will be based on regional equity, media art excellence and accountability.

AMAAS will provide cash sponsorship for media arts* related projects, such as media art installations, shows, artist talks, workshops, film festivals, symposiums, presentations and other presentations and productions. Each sponsorship is for a one-year term with option to renew. Sponsorships are available in amounts of $250 – $750.

*AMAAS defines media art as independent artist initiated and controlled use of film, video, new media, audio/sound art and related media.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1) Make sure you are an AMAAS member in good standing. To apply or renew, click here.

2) Fill out the application form below by the annual deadline of April 1 at 11:59PM MST, and send support materials to projects@amaas.ca.

3) Your application will be sent to a jury for assessment.

4) We will email applicants by April 25. At this time, you may request feedback on a project that was not selected to help you improve your application for next year, or you will sign an agreement form in order to recieve your sponsorship.

5) Funding will be distributed by end of April/early May.

6) Within a month of your project or event finishing, we will send you a short report form to fill out.

Contact Executive Director Vicki Van Chau at admin@amaas.ca with any questions about the program or your application. If you would like to receive a copy of your finished application, email projects@amaas.ca.

 

Program Timeline by Projects Coordinator, Sophia Lengle.

Sponsorship Benefits for applicants

  • Extra funding for your project
  • Promotion of your project on our website, social media and newsletter
  • Involvement in our biennial conference with an opportunity to speak about your work

Sponsorship Recognition for AMAAS

  • Inclusion of logo in credits and/or on promotional material for event.
  • If the presentation does not have a suitable platform to display the AMAAS logo, you can talk to us about alternatives.
  • Tag and mention us in your related posts on social media.

2023 Sponsorships (April)

Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge

Lethbridge (Treaty 7 Territory, MNA Region 3)

They are commissioning a local animator to create 3×15 second animations to be shared on social media during Alberta’s Month of the Artist in September 2023.

 

Boreal Electro-Acoustic Music Society

Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory, MNA Region 4)

They are hosting our 34th season of experimental sounds, media art and electroacoustic music with a program of online and in-person events over 2023 and early 2024! www.beams.ca 

Calgary Animated Objects Society

Calgary (Treaty 7 Territory, MNA Region 3)

Supports the hiring and mentorship of an emerging Indigenous short film curator.

Daniel Foreman

Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory, MNA Region 4)

When the spirit wolf is unleashed, Lisa Cardinal must pay the blood debt owed or lose her soul. A proof of concept sizzle reel that offers magic, action, romance and the dynamics of family life in a dramatic crime setting.

The Debutantes - Quantum Kickflip

Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory, MNA Region 4)

Quantum Kickflip is a fast-paced, funny, and exciting podcast where six local comedians play the tabletop roleplaying game Slugblaster (created by local game designer Mikey Hamm) and use it to tell an ongoing story. While mostly improvised, Quantum Kickflip puts its focus on narrative and character development, but still leaves room for absurdity, action and fun.

 

Edmonton Short Film Festival

Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory, MNA Region 4)

The Edmonton Short Film Festival is pleased to be in their 11th year of supporting Alberta Media Artists with the annual short film festival, workshops, 48hr Mobile Device Filmmaking Challenge and community screening events.

Emilie Ah-Fock

Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory, MNA Region 4)

Logline: Troubled by deep-seeded depression and a history of addiction, Emma’s past
eventually becomes too much to bear.

International Festival of Winter Cinema

Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory, MNA Region 4)

2024 International Festival of Winter Cinema is the world’s best and only free outdoor winter film festival. Winter, mountain, northern, local, and indigenous films will be screened on a giant snow screen in programming partnership with Silver Skate and the Edmonton Short Film Festival at Laurier Park, in Edmonton.

EMMEDIA

Calgary (Treaty 7 Territory, MNA Region 3)

EMMEDIA hosts an annual media arts festival titled PARTICLE + WAVE, offering audience members a first-hand glimpse into the media arts community. This festival celebrates the critical innovation and creativity present in the media arts community.

1844 Studios

Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory, MNA Region 4)

“BE Collective” was a 12-month initiative offering networking and on-set, hands-on professional development opportunities for BIPOC filmmakers in Alberta. During our “Be Collective” Networking event in March 2023, we offered BIPOC industry members a robust networking platform to connect with leading industry members, organizations, funding bodies, guilds and unions.

Southern Alberta Art Gallery

Lethbridge (Treaty 7 Territory, MNA Region 3)

The Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin is partnering with Quickdraw Animation Society to hold an evening of animation and art. This event will be part of the Gallery’s annual SAAG Cinema program, which showcases the work of innovative filmmakers and artists.

TDEP Productions

Peace River (Treaty 8 Territory, MNA Region 6)

Dating Indian is an Indigenous-led short comedic film produced in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Quickdraw Animation Society

Calgary (Treaty 7 Territory, MNA Region 3)

Animation’s 16th annual Animation Lockdown invites animators to make a brand-new animated film from start to finish over just 4 days! Completed films will be screened alongside a retrospective of works by long-time QAS member Tank Standing Buffalo

 

2022 Sponsorships (April)

Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge

Lethbridge (Treaty 7 Territory, MNA Region 3)

Boreal Electro-Acoustic Music Society

Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory, MNA Region 4)

Beth Wishart MacKenzie

Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory, MNA Region 4)

Broad View International Film Festival

Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory, MNA Region 4)

Calgary Animated Objects Society

Calgary (Treaty 7 Territory, MNA Region 3)

Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers Stinger Awards

Calgary (Treaty 7 Territory, MNA Region 3)

Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF)

Calgary (Treaty 7 Territory, MNA Region 3)

Common Ground Arts Society

Calgary (Treaty 7 Territory, MNA Region 3)

The Debutantes - Quantum Kickflip

Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory, MNA Region 4)

Dreamspeakers Festival

Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory, MNA Region 4)

Edmonton Short Film Festival

Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory, MNA Region 4)

The Film and Video Arts Society

Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory, MNA Region 4)

Mindwave Studios Ltd.

St.Paul (Treaty 6 Territory, MNA Region 2)

Next Fest

Edmonton (Treaty 6 Territory, MNA Region 4)

PULP.digital.creators

Medicine Hat (Treaty 7 Territory, MNA Region 3)

Reel Shorts Film Festival

Grand Prairie (Treaty 8 Territory, MNA Region 6)

TDEP Productions

Peace River (Treaty 8 Territory, MNA Region 6)

THIRD ACTion Film Festival

Calgary (Treaty 7 Territory, MNA Region 3)

2020 Sponsorships (October)

MISSION

AMAAS exists to advocate, educate, and celebrate the media arts in Alberta.

VISION

The media arts in Alberta is advanced through the generation of awareness, strengthening of connections, and continuous advocacy. AMAAS builds a sustainable and vibrant future for media arts in Alberta.

DEFINITION OF MEDIA ART

AMAAS defines media art as independent artist initiated and controlled use of film, video, new media, audio/sound art and related media.

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