Oscar-nominated Filmmaker Rory Kennedy and Film Training Manitoba’s Executive Director Adam Smoluk were interviewed on CTV in the morning to discuss empowering diverse voices through film masterclasses through the Northern & Diverse Creators Program. You can watch the full interview here. FTM is a member of the Province of Manitoba’s sector council program funded through …
October 27, 2025 – The Winnipeg Free Press wrote an article about Rory Kennedy’s experience in Manitoba and about Film Training Manitoba’s new Northern & Diverse Creators Program. The article highlights Kennedy’s desire to return to Manitoba to meet more people and for more exciting experiences. All her sessions in the program were sold out …
October 24, 2025 – The Winnipeg Sun profiled the new Northern & Diverse Creators Program, highlighting the amount of widespread news coverage it has received. Read the full article here. FTM is a member of the Province of Manitoba’s sector council program funded through the Department of Economic Development and Training. FTM builds a highly skilled …
WINNIPEG, October 20, 2025 – In recent weeks, Manitoba’s groundbreaking Northern & Diverse Creators Program, which features two-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker Rory Kennedy as a guest instructor, has received widespread coverage in the United States. 42 American news stations, which include ABC, CBS, CW, FOX and NBC affiliates, have covered the initiative, marking a significant milestone and a surge in Manitoba’s film industry, …
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 (5:45 PM)Location: RBC Convention Centre (Second Floor – North Building)For tickets and to view the full schedule, visit Comiccon’s website! About the Panel: Join Film Training Manitoba and a panel of industry creatives as we explore the pathways from comic book fandom to careers behind-the-scenes in film and television. Hear from …
Date: October 22, 2025 (6:30 PM – Please arrive about 20 mins early to get settled)Location: 400 Colony Street (Asper Centre for Theatre and Film)Registration: Free Parking: If street parking is unavailable, please use the parking lot and parkade below:Colony and Ellice Parking LotRice Centre ParkadePlease Note: A sign-in sheet will be provided near the entrance, …
This training and learning session is part of Manitoba’s Northern & Diverse Creators Program. The costs of this program have been generously provided by the Canada Media Fund (CMF). This session is exclusively for people of Ukrainian origins, which includes: Ukrainian Manitobans, newcomers, and refugees. Attendees must register in advance. Seating is limited, so please …
This training and learning session is part of Manitoba’s Northern & Diverse Creators Program. The costs of this program have been generously provided by the Canada Media Fund (CMF). This session is for members and allies of Manitoba’s 2SLGBTQ+ community. Date: October 27, 2025Location: UW’s Asper Centre for Theatre and Film (400 Colony Street)Schedule: 6:00 pm: …