Seed&Spark Campaign Update — Campaign Wrap-Up

The Reel Alberta Seed&Spark campaign has officially come to a close, and I want to take a moment to thank everyone who followed, shared, commented, and supported this project along the way.

Whether you pledged, shared the campaign, sent a message of encouragement, or simply took the time to read about the project—your engagement mattered. This campaign sparked conversations, opened doors, and confirmed that there is genuine interest in preserving Alberta’s film history.

While we didn’t reach the funding goal in this round, this is not the end of Reel Alberta.

A great deal of important work has already been accomplished. Interviews have begun, relationships have been formed, and stories have started to be captured. That progress reinforced why this documentary needs to exist and why it’s worth continuing to pursue.

This campaign also came with valuable lessons. One of the clearest was that not everyone who approaches a project is interested in supporting your needs—some are more focused on selling you theirs. That insight will directly shape how this project moves forward.

In the coming days, I’ll be restructuring and relaunching the campaign with a stronger foundation, clearer messaging, and a sharper articulation of why this story matters—culturally, historically, and for the future of Alberta’s film community.

To everyone who stood with this project at this stage: thank you. Your belief is part of what comes next.

More soon.

— Richard