Edmonton Screen Program Recipients: July and August 2026

Edmonton Screen Program Recipients: July and August 2026

A monthly overview of Edmonton Screen program recipients for July and August 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 July and August 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
  • Yemie Sonuga - Film & TV
  • Golda Parry - Film & TV
  • Megan Shott - Film & TV
  • Alexander St. Louis - Video Game
  • Francine Umulisa - Film & TV
  • Eric Janvier - Film & TV
  • Yemie Sonuga - Film & TV
  • Sandro Augusto Santos Silva - Film & TV
  • Connie Edwards - Film & TV
  • Johanna Silver - Film & TV
  • Michael Napisa - Film & TV
  • Tahj Raju - Film & TV
  • Adam Scorgie - Film & TV

Incorporation

  • Arti Jolly - Digital Media & Technology

Out-of-Region Professional Development

  • Taghreed Saadeh - Film & TV
  • Mourad Mersal Frishkopf - Film & TV
  • Phoenix Tsang - Film & TV

Event Sponsorship Recipients

Event Sponsorship funding supports community-led events that create opportunities for learning, collaboration, and connection across Edmonton’s creative screen sectors.

2026 Dragon Festival

  • Organizer: Chinatown Transformation Collaborative Society
  • Date: Aug 21-23, 2026
  • Event details: 2026 Dragon Festival

EXES II/The Customer Premiere

Summer BBQ

  • Organizer: Edmonton Production Rentals
  • Date: Aug 30, 2026

Broad View International Film Festival

Learn more about Edmonton Screen’s programs in the Programs & Services section of our website.

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