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S P O T L I G H T alberta ON THE RISE M A L E A R T I S T S T O F O L L O W TYLER DUFFY is an emerging actor, writer, independent filmmaker, and motorcycle enthusiast from Alberta, Canada. Tyler has been described as a dark, edgy, multi-sided, and unpredictable artist with a brutally true perspective based on true grit. He has a passion for telling compelling gritty stories based on real life events. You can expect to see his work in many projects in 2019; mainly, Culprits; an award winning short drama about human trafficking that will be expanded into a full feature film, and an episodic horror/drama set in the 1920's titled Rutherford Manor, created by Preston Ewasiuk. Tyler, Patty Cowden and Chris Cowden shot their film in Cold Lake, in May 2019, called "Moments in Spacetime." Tyler and the Nut Milking Exposed project by Nick Saik of Know Ideas Media, has garnered collectivly over 50 million views, which is nominated for a Rosie Awrds for Best Directing, Best Editing, Best Cinematography. Tyler was nominated for Best Actor 2019 by AMPIA from his starring solo role. Photo by Sean Gordon and Jaime Pruden BRANDON RHINESS is a screenwriter and director from Edmonton, Canada. He also writes and publishes comic books and graphic novels through Higher Universe Comics, a company he co-founded. Photo courtesy of Kristin Zabos Brandon has written in various genres and mediums including film, TV, reality and web series. He grew up in Wetaskiwin, Alberta and now lives in Edmonton. He is now working on his feature Grotesque Movie, and more. Kown for film Hot Box (Produced by Julie Whelan) is on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. PAUL J. CHINOOK IS BREAKING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL HEALTH, BRINGING AWARENESS FOR ALBERTA OIL FIELD WORKERS AND PEOPLE IN CANADA WITH HIS NEW FILM FEBRUARY'S DOG. "Men go through mental health issues. We internalize our feelings because that is what we are wired to do, be providers! Guys internalize all emotions which can lead to depression. You may even isolate yourself and get lost in your own head”. These are all very REAL statements from Writer, Producer, Actor, Paul Chinook. Photography by Bryce Chinook from February's Dog . I'm Here With | 47