DOC Alberta

Congrats to your newly elected DOC Alberta Board Members, @mariahbcreates @hadizounji @kelpie_fox21 @petereh99 @timeeamohamed @ericagon

DOC Alberta's 2026 Annual General Meeting is tomorrow night! DOC Alberta members make sure to check your emails for the link to register as well as a list of our new board member nominations. When: ‪Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Location: Online Zoom Meeting Program: - 6:30pm: Zoom meeting open to join - 7:00pm - 7:45pm: DOC Alberta Annual General Meeting‬ - 7:45pm - 8:00pm: Post-AGM Chat and Sign-off Join us to celebrate the last year of documentary filmmaking in Alberta! BIPOC Memberships are free for the first three years for new members. For more info on memberships, go to docorg.ca/join-doc. Please email [email protected] with any comments or questions.

We'd like to welcome Sylvester Ndumbi to the DOC Alberta Board. Sylvester joins the Board with unique experience and will serve the remaining year of a previously vacant seat. Bio: Sylvester Ndumbi is an award-winning filmmaker and producer with over a decade of international experience creating premium unscripted and scripted content. His work has screened globally and engaged audiences at the highest levels of policy, culture, and entertainment. Most recently, Ndumbi was invited by the United Nations to present his upcoming documentary, War on Carbon, in Brazil, a major international recognition of his leadership in climate and energy storytelling. His previous documentary, Without Leaving Anyone Behind, was selected as an official UN side event at COP28 in Dubai and has since achieved global distribution. Beyond production, Ndumbi is a sought-after speaker, regularly participating on panels around the world alongside global thought leaders. He also serves as a Board Member of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, where he helps steward significant public investment into the province’s creative sector. Combining creative ambition with proven execution, financing expertise, and international production success, Ndumbi brings the leadership and discipline required to serve and contribute to the growth of unscripted work in the province.

Join DOC Alberta for our 2026 Annual General Meeting! When: ‪Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Location: Online Zoom Meeting Program: - 630pm: Zoom meeting open to join - 7:00pm – 7:45pm: DOC Alberta Annual General Meeting‬ - 7:45pm - 8:00pm: Post-AGM Chat and Sign-off The Zoom Meeting link, AGM Agenda, and 2025 AGM Minutes will be sent out to all members and those who register before the AGM. BOARD NOMINATIONS: Join our dynamic and impactful Board and help lead Alberta’s documentary community. Nominations to join the board are now open until May 5th, 2026. You can nominate yourself or another member via email. Please email your nomination to [email protected] if you are interested in joining our board. All board members must have a valid Documentary Organization of Canada membership and be in good standing. BIPOC Memberships are free for the first three years for new members. For more info on memberships, go to docorg.ca/join-doc. Please email [email protected] with any comments or questions.

Story Money Impact is now accepting applications for our IMPACT MENTORSHIP program, designed to support documentaries in later development by underrepresented creators. Three projects will be selected by a jury to receive personalized support. Each selected film will receive 10 hours of impact coaching in May & June 2026, helping the team strengthen their strategy and better position the project for meaningful impact upon completion. Application deadline: April 15th at 11:59 PM PT

DOC Alberta is proud to support @lethfilmfest ! Info on the DOC Alberta Double Bill below! DOC ALBERTA DOUBLE BILL  Saturday, April 18th, 11:30AM | Viewing Gallery | Galt Museum and Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa  LIFF is thrilled to present its first screening in partnership with DOC Alberta. Together we bring you two important documentaries from right here at home that highlight what can emerge when community and passion combine. Stories awaken, art takes shape, and movements gather momentum. The Eastern Slopes  Feature Presentation | World Public Premiere Community members and experts from Lethbridge and southern Alberta unite in ongoing resistance against coal mining in the eastern slopes of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. The extraction threatens the health and livelihoods of communities while international corporations and governments actively re-write the rules. Directors: Erin Rolfson, Graham Ruttan | Canada | 2025 | 51 min | English  Yolkless Press  Short Intro  Risograph originated in Japan during the 1980s, and a new movement of artists are redefining this printing technique, including Yolkless Press based in Calgary, Alberta. This short documentary highlights their artist-driven projects centred around the Asian diaspora experience, and how they provide a much needed platform for underrepresented voices. Director: Vicki Van Chau | Canada | 2025 | 18 min | English  @GrahamRuttan @ErinRolfson @SixMileCoulee @vickivee @yolklesspress @neondaandaan @areum.geem @docorgab ⭐ Lethbridge International Film Festival 2026 ⭐ April 17-20, May 5 and June 16. Link in bio for tickets sales and full program.

DOC Alberta is proud to celebrate our members featured in this year’s NorthwestFilmFest (@nwfyeg ), running April 8–14. All of these films are screening at the Metro Cinema. We’re excited to see so many of our members represented on the 2026 lineup: Stickman: Art for the Rebel Soul Produced by DOC Alberta member Kimberly Gray (@graylyforward ), this film screens as part of Shorts For Breakfast – DOCS on Saturday, April 11 at 11:00 AM. The Secret Long Tree Society Directed by member Colin Waugh (@waughwaugh__ ), screening Saturday, April 11 at 1:00 PM. The Forbidden University From members Nauzanin Knight (@nauzaninknight ) and Mitra Knight, screening Saturday, April 11 at 2:30 PM. The Perfect Match Directed by member Sandro Silva (@sandro.silva.3551 ), making its world premiere Saturday, April 11 at 7:00 PM. Tootoo Produced by member Adam Scorgie (@scoreg ), screening Saturday, April 11. Dolph: Unbreakable Also produced by Adam Scorgie, screening Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Join us in supporting these incredible filmmakers and celebrating Alberta’s vibrant documentary community at NorthwestFilmFest!

DOC ALBERTA DOUBLE BILL  Saturday, April 18th, 11:30AM | Viewing Gallery | Galt Museum and Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa  LIFF is thrilled to present its first screening in partnership with DOC Alberta. Together we bring you two important documentaries from right here at home that highlight what can emerge when community and passion combine. Stories awaken, art takes shape, and movements gather momentum. The Eastern Slopes  Feature Presentation | World Public Premiere Community members and experts from Lethbridge and southern Alberta unite in ongoing resistance against coal mining in the eastern slopes of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. The extraction threatens the health and livelihoods of communities while international corporations and governments actively re-write the rules. Directors: Erin Rolfson, Graham Ruttan | Canada | 2025 | 51 min | English  Yolkless Press  Short Intro  Risograph originated in Japan during the 1980s, and a new movement of artists are redefining this printing technique, including Yolkless Press based in Calgary, Alberta. This short documentary highlights their artist-driven projects centred around the Asian diaspora experience, and how they provide a much needed platform for underrepresented voices. Director: Vicki Van Chau | Canada | 2025 | 18 min | English  @GrahamRuttan @ErinRolfson @SixMileCoulee @vickivee @yolklesspress @neondaandaan @areum.geem @docorgab ⭐ Lethbridge International Film Festival 2026 ⭐ April 17-20, May 5 and June 16. Link in bio for tickets sales and full program.

Congratulations to DOC Alberta members @scoreg and @waughwaugh__ on being finalists for the Edmonton Film Prize and continuing to contribute to Alberta’s documentary filmmaking scene. The Edmonton Film Prize finalists were recently announced as part of the 2026 Edmonton Arts Prizes, celebrating outstanding local filmmaking talent. This year’s shortlist features three compelling projects, including "Tootoo", produced by Adam Scorgie, and "The Secret Long Tree Society", directed by Colin Waugh, alongside Simon Glassman’s "Buffet Infinity". With a total of $100,000 awarded across disciplines, the Edmonton Arts Prizes highlight the strength and diversity of the city’s creative community. The Film Prize winner will be revealed at the awards presentation on May 4, following public screenings of the nominated films at NorthWestFilmFest.

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A DOC membership provides essential tools and resources to support every stage of your career. Access includes: ✔️ Festival Concierge (tailored distribution advice) ✔️ DOC Business Concierge (consultations for first-time BIPOC participants) ✔️ DOC Directory & DOC Job Board ✔️ DOC National Webinars & Discussion Forums ✔️ Documentary Production Legal Templates & Theatrical Marketing Toolkit ✔️ Discounts for DOC Alberta workshops and events Join the Documentary Organization of Canada: docorg.ca/join-doc

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