Film Training Manitoba (FTM) wishes to extend its deepest thanks to Andrew Yankiwski for his exceptional service on FTM’s Board of Directors. Due to FTM’s term limits, Andrew has concluded his board service after serving as Vice-Chair, Chairperson, and Past Chairperson. Andrew caught the audio production bug as a hobbyist in 1992. Andrew co-founded Precursor …
Film Training Manitoba will be closed on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, for Canada Day. We will reopen on Thursday, July 2, 2026. FTM is a non-for-profit charity and member of the Province of Manitoba’s Sector Council program funded through the Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources. FTM builds a highly skilled and adaptable film …
Film Training Manitoba (FTM) Executive Director Adam Smoluk recently met with acclaimed cinematographer Roy H. Wagner, ASC, for an in-depth discussion about building a successful career in film and television, the importance of hands-on training, and the value of mentorship for the next generation of filmmakers. Wagner’s distinguished career spans more than four decades and includes …
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)Location: 245 McDermot Ave – 2nd floorRegistrations are now closed! This comprehensive course provides clarity and an expert approach to styling and maintaining textured hair in a fast-paced film environment. This workshop bridges artistic expression and technical continuity, giving participants the knowledge to style and care …
Submissions are now closed, and no further submissions will be accepted for the RBC Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition at the Gimli International Film Festival. Thank you to everyone who applied. Event organizers will notify all applicants of the results of their submissions no later than July 12, 2026. Selected participants will receive additional information regarding …
Date: June 13, 2026 (1:00 PM – 3:30 PM)Location: 245 McDermoat Ave – 2nd FloorThis session is now sold out! Pitch Workshop Overview: Film Training Manitoba (FTM) and the Gimli International Film Festival (GIFF) are proud to present a special professional development training session designed to support emerging filmmakers preparing applications for the RBC $15,000 Emerging …
Aaron Merke is an actor/comedian from and living in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Aaron started his career training with the late Del Close at the Improv Olympic in Chicago. Returning to Canada, Aaron became part of the Second City Touring Company and the Artistic Director of the False Idle Factory Theatre Company. Aaron again left Canada, this time for New York City, where …
Date: May 30, 2026 (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM) Doors open at 1:30 PMLocation: 245 McDermot Ave – 2nd floorThis session is now sold out! About the session: This moderated conversation brings together acclaimed filmmaker Isiah Medina and The Winnipeg Film Group’s Executive Director Leslie Supnet for an in-depth discussion on contemporary filmmaking practices. Presented …