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Award winning Actress. Writer. Filmmaker

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ABOUT ANNA

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ANNA PRIMIANI  is a professionally trained actress with a rich background in film and performance. She’s studied at VADA, Hollywood studios and the U of A. She's  been in several commercials, short films,  independent and feature films, earning praise for her emotional depth and screen presence.

 

Recently she was in Castle Rock’s WIND RIVER and Northern Gateway Films TEAM BRIDE and THE GIRL WHO LIVED on Lifetime TV.  Other roles include Cleopatra in Disney’s TREASURE BUDDIES, the lead, Kathy in the emotionally charged true story, SHE COULD BE YOU, Gina in THE CHOICE and earning an AMPIA  on for her role as Celia in THE TABLE BETWEEN US.

 

Her passion to explore dynamic and heartfelt stories, and deep understanding of character and human emotion led her to screenwriting.  Her work has been recognized for its richly drawn characters and thought-provoking narratives.

Her scripts delve into the intricacies of human connection, complex characters, , and the quiet truths that often go unspoken—garnering critical acclaim and multiple screenwriting awards. THE CHOICE which she wrote, produced and starred in won the Grand Prize Remi at Worldfest Houston in 2023. In 2024 she started her own production company DARK WOLF FILMS with THE TABLE BETWEEN US as its first production. The short film is currently in the festival circuit, garnering 5 AMPIA nominations is screening worldwide. Winning BEST SHORT at the Edmonton Short Film Festival. WEIGHT, recently won Best Script at Yes! Let’s Make a Movie Film Festival and she is in pre-production for her first feature film TRAFICADA. A compelling narrative that delves into human trafficking. 

Driven by a her desire to create community and connection she is part of the team bringing you THE ACTORS TOOLBOX, the only class in Edmonton that seeks to empower actors with the tools they need to succeed while cultivating a supportive creative community.

She was also selected into the ALBERTA PRODUCER ACCELERATOR Program supported by Access Canada and the province of Alberta. Working with some incredible producers like Academy Award winner J. Miles Dale, Tania Sarra with Hot Sauce and Paul Barkin. 

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ANNA PRIMIANI-FEATURED HERE IN LADIES CORNER MAGAZINE

WINNER: FAVA FEST 2026 Awards : Anna Primiani OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE and OUTSTANDING SCREENWRITING and BEST NARRATIVE SHORT for The Table Between Us.

Upcoming Projects:

Untitled Romantic Comedy​ Filming Summer 2026

THE LONG HAUL Anna Star/Producer, Director Theresa Wynnk and Written by Brooke Erensoy

Anna filmed The Girl Who Lived for Lifetime and

Wind River: Rising out later this year.

THE TABLE BETWEEN US

premiered at 38th Edmonton International Film Festival

WINNER: Best Canadian Short- Edmonton Short Film Festival

WINNER: Best narrative short FAVA, best screenwriter and performance

NOMINATIONS/Official Selections:

Regina International Film Festival (Best Canadian short nomination)

Northwest Film Festival (Best Alberta Film nomination)

ICFF Toronto

AMPIA/ROSIE awards- Best Film, Best Original Score,  Best Performance (Anna)

Best Sound (WINNER) and Best Make Up

Anna and Nikki are in production of their second short film THE HALLOW ROOM.

 

Anna starred in, wrote and produced  THE CHOICE   

56th annual WorldFest Houston International Film Festival  WINNER

GRAND PRIZE GOLDEN REMI AWARD for Best in Show-Original Dramatic Short. Anna is honored to receive an award preciously bestowed to film legends including, Steven Spielberg and Ang Lee.

GIFFT in Toronto in October 2024- WINNER best Canadian Short!

Alberta Premiere -Edmonton Short Film Festival.  Global interview HERE.

LET FOREVER BE

ANNA won for BEST ACTRESS in several festivals including Florida Shorts.

MLC AWARDS in Little Rock, Arkansas (official Selection)

Stockholm International Film Festival- Nominated for Best Leading Actress

 

Short Script WEIGHT 

WINNER Yes! Let's Make A Film Festival Montreal

WINNER Costa Brave and more. Plus numerous Finalist/Semifinalists including Outstanding Screenplays

Currently in pre-production.

Some recent articles about ANNA can be found here: CBC RADIO

Global news Interview               356 Days 365 Women Interview

 In the Spotlight         Resilient women's Magazine      Ladies Corner Fall 2022 Edition

Director Nancy Tunstall of SHE COULD BE YOU, talks about working with ANNA

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GET IN TOUCH!

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Agent – WENDY LUMBY

Faces of Wendy

 

5222 130 Ave SE Suite 155-370

Calgary, Alberta

T2Z 0G4

Tel: 403.869.5066

hello@facesofwendy.com

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