The Cinema of Architectural Estrangement at Design Week Calgary

​This four-hour event explores how cinema can reframe our understanding of the everyday built environment. Through a series of screenings and conversations, local experts in architecture and film studies will examine how cinema reveals overlooked, strange, and unseen architectures—often hiding in plain sight. Part of Contemporary Calgary's FREE First Thursday Event!

​Featuring presentations by

​Tomas Nagypal, Assistant Professor MRU (Film)

​Blake Evernden, PhD Candidate, Filmmaker

​Jessie Andjelic, Assistant Professor UofC (Architecture, Architect AAA

​Eric Pauls, Filmmaker

​Dan Hapton, Assistant Professor UofC (Architecture)

​Gary Burns, Filmmaker

​Guillaume Carlier, Filmmaker

​Gillian McKercher, Filmmaker

​Curated by Daniel Hapton and Matthew Croombs

​Contemporary Calgary is the official venue partner for Design Week Calgary

​Accessibility Note: The Heather Edward Theatre at Contemporary Calgary is wheelchair accessible via elevators and ramps, and the building has designated accessible parking and washrooms. Seating arrangements are inclusive, and volunteers will assist with wayfinding. For sensory-sensitive guests, quiet areas are available, and noise levels will be moderated. The venue supports a calm and inclusive environment for neurodiverse attendees.