Find your place in Alberta’s screen industries
Screen industries need people with a wide variety of talents and skills. We can help you find the path that leads to a rewarding career in front of or behind the camera.
Industry structure

Above-the-line
These are the key creative roles like screenwriter, director, producer and principal cast. They are engaged in the project well before filming begins.

Below-the-line
These are more technical roles that help create magic onset. These jobs include everything from costumes and editing to accounting and publicity.

Animation, VFX, post-production
These technical wizards swing into action once shooting wraps up. They add visual effects, computer-generated images and animation to create the final product.
Above-the-line
These are the key creative roles like screenwriter, director, producer and principal cast. They are engaged in the project well before filming begins.
Below-the-line
These are more technical roles that help create magic onset. These jobs include everything from costumes and editing to accounting and publicity.
Animation, VFX, post-production
These technical wizards swing into action once shooting wraps up. They add visual effects, computer-generated images and animation to create the final product.

Career resources
Post-secondary
Alberta’s colleges and universities offer courses in a variety of areas that are in demand in the film and TV industry.
See post-secondary programsTraining programs
Unions and guilds offer rigorous training and hands-on experience to members looking to add to their skills.
See training programsUnsure of your path? Take the quiz.
Our quiz will identify film and TV departments that are suited to your talents and skills.