Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley has joked about how the Oscars should refrain from political speeches. .“Well it is, but I will leave that to the celebrities,” said Notley in a Sunday video. .“Tonight, I want to take a moment to celebrate all the amazing artists across Alberta.” .A banner introducing Notley as a "Film snob" comes up. The video moves to behind the cameras where a crew member says the political speech is coming..It goes back to her, who says as premier, she “can’t wait to bring the world’s biggest TV and film productions here.” A banner flashes below her saying “Wrap it up” and music starts to play in the background..She said productions will be able to work with “our amazing local industry and talent while showcasing Alberta’s natural beauty.” Notley tells people to enjoy the Oscars. .The video goes to her scowling at the crew. .“You guys were seriously f*cking playing me off,” she said. .Alberta NDP candidate Michelle Baer (Red Deer South) asked if people saw the ad. .“For reel,” said Baer. .“It featured Rachel Notley thanking Alberta’s artists.”.CBC News Calgary writer and producer Jason Markusoff said people could say what they want about the ad's unusualness and production value. ."Alberta NDP's special Oscar-night TV ad was a sign that for the first time ever, the party has more cash than they know what do with," said Markusoff. .Alberta began attracting the attention of multiple large productions in 2021. .READ MORE: Lights, camera, ACTION: Film industry sets sights on Alberta.The Last of Us was adopted from the popular video game to a television series, which made a point to give casting calls in Alberta. .Heartland Season 15 began filming in Alberta, becoming the longest-running show in Canadian television history.
