The pilot for Blackstone, a TV drama about power and politics on a fictional Indian reserve, came out on top at Saturday’s Alberta Film & Television Awards held in Edmonton.

The one-hour drama from Prairie Dog Film & Television scored five Rosies including best dramatic production under 60 minutes, best director for Ron E. Scott, screenwriter for Gil Cardinal and actress for newcomer Roseanne Supernault. Blackstone, which aired on APTN in November, also received the prize for best production that reflects cultural diversity.

Scott, who also exec produces, says they’ve not received the official green light for a series from APTN yet. He expects a decision from the broadcaster at the end of May, but believes Blackstone ‘is in good shape’ with eight scripts currently in development.

‘It was always the intention to go into a series,’ he adds.

The Rosie for best feature film went to hillbilly horror-comedy Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, which also picked up original score and mechanical effects. The film bowed at Sundance earlier this year, though no Canuck theatrical release date has been set by distributor Maple Pictures.

CBC ratings winner Heartland, from Calgary’s Seven24 Films, also nabbed three Rosies — best dramatic series, actor for Shaun Johnston, and overall sound. The family drama will be back for a fourth season on the pubcaster.

Calgary’s Crowsnest Films won five Rosies between two productions, a music video from Dan Mangan and Athletes in Motion — a series of shorts on Canadian Olympians.

Meanwhile, the Rosie for best digital project was awarded to the National Film Board’s Playing It Safe.