Edmonton Screen Program Recipients: January 2026
A monthly overview of Edmonton Screen program recipients for January 2026 across film, television, and digital media and technology.
This monthly update highlights creators, studios, and community-led events across Edmonton and Northern Alberta who received support through Edmonton Screen programs.
The following recipients received program support in January 2026.
Community Development Grant Recipients
The Community Development Grant supports individual creators and professionals working across film, television, and digital media and technology. Funding helps reduce barriers to participation by supporting event attendance, professional development, and early-stage business needs.
Event Attendance
- Taghreed Saadeh – Film & TV
- Connie Edwards – Film & TV
- David Heacock – Film & TV
- Mandeep Kumar Pujara – Film & TV
- Jaspaul Hothi – Film & TV
- Hope Docking – Digital Media & Tech
Out-of-Region Professional Development
- Chase Gardiner – Film & TV
- Larry Kelly – Film & TV
- Andrew Morren – Film & TV
Incorporation Support
- Denis Soh – Digital Media & Tech
Project Support Grant Recipients
The Project Support Grant assists studios and companies with targeted activities that support long-term business sustainability and growth.
Marketing Plan Development
- Ode Software - Digital Media & Tech
Grant Writing
- Mantawrangler Studios Inc. - Digital Media & Tech
Event Sponsorship Recipients
Event Sponsorship funding supports community-led events that create opportunities for learning, collaboration, and connection across Edmonton’s creative screen sectors.
BCW Black History Month 2026 – Celebrate Black Voices in Arts & Film
- Organizer: BCW in Action
- Date: February 13, 2026
- Event details: BCW Black History Month 2026
South Side Dev Munch
- Organizer: Gaian Helmers
- Dates: January 14 - December 9, 2026
- Event details: South Side Dev Munch
MacEwan Game Jam 2026 (MGJ 2026)
- Organizer: MacEwan Game Dev Club
- Dates: February 17-20, 2026
- Event details: MacEwan Game Jam 2026
Ani_JamV03 (AniJam)
- Organizer: Pixel Blue College
- Dates: March 20-22, 2026
- Event details: Ani_JamV03
CREWmeetCREW
- Organizer: Edmonton Production Rentals
- Date: February 7, 2026
- Event details: CREWmeetCREW
The Myrrha Room – Black History Month Celebration
- Organizer: The Myrrha Room
- Dates: February 4-8, 2026
- Event details:
Global Game Jam Edmonton 2026
- Organizer: GameCamp Edmonton
- Dates: January 30 - February 1, 2026
- Event details: Global Game Jam Edmonton 2026
Learn more about Edmonton Screen’s programs in the Programs & Services section of our website.
Cover image courtesy of GameCamp Edmonton.
