Reel Alberta Project Update – January 2026

Reel Alberta is now in active production, documenting the rich and often untold history of film in Alberta. This Canadian documentary explores the people, places, and stories that helped shape Alberta’s film culture—earning the province its reputation as “Hollywood’s North.”

We are currently scheduling and filming interviews with filmmakers, historians, exhibitors, and industry professionals from across Alberta. These in-depth conversations are taking place between January and early March and form the backbone of the documentary. Our list of interview participants continues to grow as the project gains momentum.

We’re also grateful to have secured welcoming local venues to host interviews, thanks to community partners who recognize the importance of preserving Alberta’s cinematic and cultural history.

At the same time, our Seed&Spark crowdfunding campaign is live and helping bring Reel Alberta to life. Contributions directly support documentary production costs, including travel, filming, audio, archival research, and post-production. Every pledge and share helps ensure this Alberta-made film reaches audiences in Canada and beyond.

👉 Support Reel Alberta on Seed&Spark:
https://seedandspark.com/fund/reel-alberta-the-untold-story-of-film-in-hollywoods-north#story

Reel Alberta is being created with care, respect, and a deep commitment to Canadian storytelling. Thank you to everyone who has supported the project so far. More updates are coming soon as interviews continue and Alberta’s film history comes into sharper focus.

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Richard Cleveland
Director, Reel Alberta
https://reelalberta.com