John Luke has won the 15th annual RBC $15,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition at the Gimli International Film Festival (GIFF), selected from five finalists in a live pitch session held Saturday, July 26, 2026. John Luke pitched Sun Shower, a short feature film with the synopsis, “After his truck breaks down a few kilometres from home, …
Rachel Beaulieu is an Anishinaabe director from Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation whose career has rapidly gained momentum as one of Manitoba’s emerging directing voices. Working in the screen industry since 2010, she spent over a decade building experience across production before stepping into the director’s chair, where her distinctive storytelling quickly began attracting national …
Film Training Manitoba (FTM) is developing programming for 2026 and beyond. We want to hear from Manitoba-based film professionals, companies, and members of our community about workforce training, industry partnerships, and skills development they wish to see. This survey is now closed. Thank you for your feedback! FTM is a non-for-profit charity and member of …
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 3, 2026 — For a milestone 15th year, the RBC $15,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition returns to the Gimli International Film Festival, celebrating over a decade and a half of turning bold ideas into real films and launching the careers of Manitoba’s emerging filmmaking talent. Five emerging filmmakers will pitch live on …
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 Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation. FTM builds a highly skilled and adaptable …
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 …