Rendering Visions explores the question - “What do artists need in Fort McMurray?”
Through a series of interviews, and stunning visual effects that weave local art pieces into reality, local Director Ashley Laurenson imagines what the future of the arts in Wood Buffalo could be with the development of Arts INC - an incubator to develop and support artists.
We explore the struggles, resiliency and creativity in our region with heartfelt stories from local artists, historical accounts from arts champions of our region, and messages of hope for future artists in Wood Buffalo.
With commissioned paintings, poetry, photography, dance, and music from artists across Fort McMurray, Rendering Visions shines a light on the talent and heart of our creative community. The film honours where we are now while imagining the future of the arts in Wood Buffalo - capturing a moment that future artists can look back on before Arts INC becomes a reality.
The world premiere of Rendering Visions starts our film festival journey where the story began – right here in Fort McMurray. Please join us for a celebration of art, culture, and the future of creativity in Fort McMurray on the big screen.
Rendering Visions is a production of M’Guphynn Media.
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts
Artist Alley in the Atrium opens at 6:30 PM – featuring displays of artwork from the film and a small artist marketplace.
VIPs Priority Entry: 7:00 PM
General Admission: 7:10 PM
Showtime: 7:30 PM (approx. 2 hours, including post-show Q&A with M’Guphynn Media)
The World Premiere of Rendering Visions is made possible through a partnership with Arts Council Wood Buffalo.
Rendering Visions was produced with the support of Telus STORYHIVE, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Arts, Culture and Heritage grant and the Alberta Film Commission.
