Rino Mioc

I'm an independent filmmaker and producer based in Calgary, Alberta, with a focus on intimate, character-driven stories that often explore identity, queerness, folklore, and sometimes even the supernatural. My work tends to draw from lived experience, cultural heritage, and community while blending realism with the surreal.

I’ve received multiple grants for my own independent films, but I also prioritize supporting other artists through my company Tapped Potential Films. I’m always looking for new ways to connect with like-minded creators, so please don't hesitate to reach out.

Tapped Potential Films

Earth to Colby (in Post-Production) / Producer, Co-Writer, Director
2026 - Feature Film, Tapped Potential Films, TELUS Storyhive

EA (in Post-Production) / Producer, Cinematographer, Editor
2026 - Feature Film, Tapped Potential Films, Matt Prazak

This is my Body (Funded, in Development) / Producer, Writer, Director
2026 - Short Film, Tapped Potential Films

What The River Remembers (in Post-Production) / Producer, Cinematographer, Editor
2026 - Short Film, Tapped Potential Films, Yan Zhu
TEASER (Coming Soon)

Green-Eyed (in Post-Production) / Producer, Editor
2026 - Short Film, Tapped Potential Films, Katarina Borsig & Elainna Noble
TEASER (Coming Soon)

Tether / Producer, Cinematographer, Editor
2025 - Short Film, Tapped Potential Films, Matt Prazak
TEASER

Kikimora / Producer, Writer, Director
2025 - Short Film, Prickly Rose Entertainment, Tapped Potential Films
TEASER

Cease to Exist / Producer, Cinematographer, Sound Designer
2024 - Short Film, Ghoul Nexus Films, Taylor Nodrick
TEASER

The Makeshift Shrine / Producer, Writer, Director
2024 - Short Film, Tapped Potential Films
TEASER

Mono No Aware / Producer, Co-Writer, Director
2023 - Short Film, Tapped Potential Films
FULL FILM

Pool Party / Producer
2023 - Short Film, Tapped Potential Films, Ellie Stewart
TEASER

The Re-Membering / Producer, Editor
2023 - Short Film, Tapped Potential Films, Eunice Hau
TEASER

Landline / Producer, Cinematographer, Editor
2022 - Short Film, Tapped Potential Films, Matt Prazak
FULL FILM

Illuminated / Producer, Cinematographer, Editor
2022 - Short Film, Tapped Potential Films, Kristina Fithern-Stiele

Theft / Producer, Cinematographer, Editor
2021 - Short Film, Tapped Potential Films, Matt Prazak
TEASER / TEASER #2

Shadows in Time / Cinematographer, Colorist
2021 - Short Film, Stardale Women's Group, Kristina Fithern-Stiele
FULL FILM

Rerouted / Editor
2021 - Short Film, Azzume Productions, Glean Productions

Ginger Beef / Editor
2020 - Web Series Pilot, TELUS Storyhive, Eunice Hau
FULL PILOT

With Us / Cinematographer, Editor
2020 - Short Film, Eunice Hau

Heads Up / Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
2020 - Short Film, 48 Hour Terror Challenge
FULL FILM

Kohkum & The Quest / Cinematographer, Editor
2019 - Short Film, Nika Productions, Berkley Brady
FULL FILM

My Sister's Shadow / Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
2019 - Short Film, 48 Hour Terror Challenge
FULL FILM

Mary / Writer, Director, Editor
2018 - Short Film, 48 Hour Terror Challenge
FULL FILM

Gertrude and her plant, Steve / Producer, Cinematographer, Editor
2018 - Short Film, Matt Prazak, TELUS Storyhive
TEASER / Full Film available upon request

I Swallow Your Secrets / Cinematographer
2018 - Short Film, SAIT Film and Video, Matt Prazak
FULL FILM

Pluck / Editor
2018 - Short Film, SAIT Film and Video, Thomas Geddes
FULL FILM

Awards & Exhibitions
2025, Cease to Exist, Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film Festival, Official Selection
2025, Tether, Artifact Film Festival, Official Selection
2024, Cease to Exist, Fantasia Film Festival, Official Selection
2024, Cease to Exist, Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, Official Selection
2024, Cease to Exist, Calgary Underground Film Festival, Official Selection
2024, Kikimora, Homegrown Short Film Showcase, Honorable Mention
2024, The Makeshift Shrine, Calgary Underground Film Festival, Official Selection
2023, Mono No Aware & Others, “Tapped Presents” accessArts Fundraiser Screening
2023, Pool Party, Panic Fest, Official Selection
2023, Pool Party, Toronto After Dark Film Festival, Official Selection
2023, Pool Party, Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, Official Selection
2023, The Re-Membering, Oakville Festivals of Film and Art, Official Selection
2022, Landline, CBC Short Film Face Off, National Grand Prize Winner
2022, Landline, Calgary Underground Film Festival, Official Selection
2022, Theft, AMPIA Awards, Winner (Best Editor, Best Performance, Best Screenwriter)
2022, Theft, Edmonton International Film Festival, Official Selection