Indie Film Throwdown

Local FEATURE film at CUFF alert!!! “Earth to Colby” screens on April 25th at 3:30pm Congratulations to writer/director/producer @rino_mioc A @tappedpotentialfilms film produced with the support of Telus Storyhive @storyhive Co-written with @kvellestadchaos Composer: orpheedescendantauxenfers Gaffer, Key Grip, & AC: @kyle1382 Key Hair & Makeup Artist: @jxnderbxnder_artistry Hair & Makeup Artist: @melissadeleff Production Assistants: kathkvelle @janellemcgonigal Producers: @rino_mioc @prazzers @tyler_whelen Cast: @saylormcpherson_ @casey_coston @elisa.collard @kevnmorrison @hawthorneanne Ticket info can be found in the @calgaryundergroundfilm bio!! #albertafilm #supportalbertafilm #yycevents

The Alberta Producer Accelerator Spring 2026 Cohort is now open!!! Are you a local screen producer ready to take your career to the next level? The Alberta Producer Accelerator (APA) Emerging Filmmaker Program is a free, intensive professional development program for Alberta-based emerging filmmakers with a film project currently in development. Through expert-led sessions, one-on-one mentorship, and direct industry insight, participants gain practical skills, strategic knowledge, and professional connections to elevate their work and navigate today’s evolving screen industry. Learn more at https://www.albertaproduceraccelerator.ca/ and apply by April 17. Brought to you by our incredible Throwdown Sponsor @lifeincalgary Fun fact: BOTH or our Throwdown founders (@jocechugg & @soonias ) participated in different cohorts of this program and it taught them SO much!! 10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND #albertafilm

Shout out to the incredible local team behind “Stickman: Art for the Rebel Soul” for being selected to NorthWest Film Festival!! “A hard and fast micro documentary about the power of art and music, featuring the legendary Alberta painter Stickman” This film premiered at the Throwdown and has now screened at CAFF, Edmonton Short Film Festival, CUFF docs, Dances with Films NYC and now NWF in Edmonton! @kalyn.bliss - Director/Exec Producer/co-writer/editor/colourist @graylyforward - Exec Producer/Co-Writer/co-director @stickmanfineart - Producer @mfark - Producer @brockdavismitchell - Director of Photography @leviholwell - First AC Carey Opper - Location Sound @calvinalexandr - Make up Artist sid_sfa - Production Assistant jakecarterkerr - Sound Supervisor/SFX Editor Dre Urquidi - Sound Mixer/Dialogue Editor @kjfark - Photographer Special thanks to @theloveandthemusic , @bennolintattoo , @geetamattu82 & @starliteroom . @nwfyeg is happening NOW in Edmonton and runs till April 14th. #albertafilm #supportabfilm

We want to hear from YOU!!!! As the Throwdown continues to move toward becoming an official not-for-profit foundation, we want to make sure our mission aligns with yours!! In the comments or DMs, let us know what we can do to keep supporting YOU! How many events do you want each year? What kind of workshops would help you grow? How can we support you on social media? Anything else?! Your Throwdown team is SO excited to keep things rolling!!! #albertafilm

CUFF local film alert!!! “Finger Guns” will have its world premiere next month at the @calgaryundergroundfilm Congratulations to Throwdown Alumni @davidjfeehan @catherinev77 and the @backpackentertainment family 😝😝😝 Prepare to laugh your ass off and check it out April 19th at 7pm Ticket info in @calgaryundergroundfilm bio #yycevents #albertafilm #supportlocalfilm

Who wants to go see a movie?!?! We’re giving away THREE pairs of tickets to the advanced screening of: “They Will Kill You” March 25th, 7pm Scotiabank Theatre Chinook To Enter make sure you’re following @indiefilmthrowdown and mention some buddies in the comments. The more comments, the more entries! It’s as easy as that! DEADLINE to submit is Monday at 10am Winners announced Monday at 10:30 Must redeem tickets by Monday at 3pm #yyccalgary #albertafilm #calgarygiveaway

This month at the Indie Throwdown, we’re featuring Calgary-based actor Megan Tracz as our Artist Spotlight. Megan brings both talent and intention to everything she does. With a growing list of on-screen credits, she is building a strong presence in the industry while also helping reshape how actors approach their careers. Through her Actor CEO series, Megan encourages performers to think beyond the craft and step into ownership of their business. From updating IMDb profiles to developing a clear and professional brand, she shares practical tools that help actors move forward with purpose and strategy. Megan is a great example of what it means to combine artistry with entrepreneurship and to lead within the creative community.

WE LOVE OUR ALBERTA FILMMAKERS The ones who say “just one more take” and mean at least ten. The ones who can turn a random field into a full-blown movie set. The ones who somehow make magic out of coffee, chaos, and zero budget. It’s a special kind of talent… and maybe a little delusion (in the best way). Big ideas, bold vision, and the confidence to say yeah, we can pull that off. And honestly… you always do. Alberta filmmakers just hit different.

A packed theatre just feels right.

Behind every indie masterpiece is a pile of tangled cords, snacks you forgot to eat, and a heroic level of improvisation. What would you add to the starter pack? 🥸

This month at Indie Film Throwdown we are featuring filmmaker Jaimie Stewart. Jaimie is the founder of Beautiful World Media, a full-service production company based in Calgary that focuses on social impact and purpose-driven film and video projects. Beautiful World Media approaches every project with careful intention, working to create films that matter and that reflect real experiences in communities both locally and globally. Jaimie’s work with Beautiful World Media spans a range of storytelling formats and locations, with projects that extend from Alberta to places like New York, Los Angeles, and rural India. This range shows a commitment to diverse voices and meaningful narratives, and highlights the role independent filmmakers play in bringing important stories to wider audiences. As a Calgary filmmaker, Jaimie contributes to the growing creative economy in this city, where local talent continues to shape Calgary’s reputation as a place where filmmakers can develop their craft and have their work seen. Calgary’s film scene includes everything from short films and documentaries to commercial and purpose-led productions. Through his ongoing creative practice, Jaimie is part of a community of artists who are using film to highlight real issues, perspectives, and experiences. Over the years he has worked with many members of the Indie Film Throwdown community and even had one of his films featured at a Throwdown event. We celebrate his work and the impact independent filmmaking has on our cultural landscape. Photo Credit for some of the images used @ethan.wournell

This is a comedic song I wrote called “I Was a Bear”, which recently won “Outstanding Micro-Short” at this year’s @tosketchfest . This is an award winning film folks! I can’t believe it and I am truly honoured 🙏 It also won “Best Writer” at the @alternativefilmfestival and that is just simply amazing to me. As well as a very special thanks to @indiefilmthrowdown for showcasing my film at their event too, I’m just so dumbfounded with how much support this video / song has gotten. Thank you to all the festivals, judges and volunteers who selected my film. So finally, here it is, in all its glory. “I Was a Bear” is now publicly available for you all to witness. It’s silly, just like me. 🐻