Congratulations to the crew of Nuisance Bear for receiving the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival! The documentary was filmed in Churchill, Manitoba. About Nuisance BearA polar bear is forced to navigate a human world of tourists, wildlife officers, and hunters as its ancient migration collides with modern life. When a sacred predator …
WINNIPEG, February 10, 2026 — In response to the continued growth of film production across Manitoba’s dynamic screen industry, The Canadian Society for Cinematographers (CSC) and Film Training Manitoba (FTM) are proud to announce the launch of the first Prairie-based CSC Hub. Known as the CSC Manitoba Hub (in partnership with FTM), the Hub will serve as …
Manitoba’s film industry training and workforce development organization, Film Training Manitoba (FTM), is pleased to announce Iris Ng as our distinguished masterclass instructor for 2026 in partnership with DOC Manitoba and FascinAsian Film Festival. FTM annually conducts special masterclasses with highly innovative film industry professionals. These sessions help develop the skills of Manitoba’s film industry …
Andrew Shire has been working at FRANK Digital since 1999. He is currently the Senior Colourist and Finishing Editor. Andrew grew up in the Yukon and Saskatchewan, graduating from Melville Comprehensive High School in 1992. He studied computer science, physics, astronomy, and film at the University of Regina. After university, he worked in educational computer …
Date: February 21, 2026Location: 245 McDermot Ave., 2nd floorThis session is now sold out!* Refreshments will be offered Calling all performers, filmmakers, and creative folks! Focus Hub Inc. and Film Training Manitoba are teaming up to launch a new meetup for people working in (or curious about) the performing arts and film industries. During this …
In the fall of 2025, Film Training Manitoba (FTM) and DOC Manitoba launched the Northern and Diverse Creators Program to enhance representation and access in Manitoba’s film industry for underrepresented communities. Funded by the Canada Media Fund, the initiative provided 12 masterclasses and roundtable sessions across the province, reaching creatives from Indigenous, Black, Ukrainian, women, …
Toby Zheng is a production sound mixer and sound recordist from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She graduated from the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology (OIART) in London, Ontario, before returning home to Winnipeg to pursue a career in sound. Toby has worked on non-union projects, including documentaries, television and commercials, while also maintaining membership in the …
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026Time: 12:30 PM – Doors Open1:00 PM – Session StartsLocation: Film Training Manitoba (204-245 McDermot Ave.) Registration Fee: $79.00 – Canadian Cinema Editors (CCE) Members$99.00 – Non-Members About the session: The Canadian Cinema Editors and Film Training Manitoba are excited to announce our first partnership together during EditCon 2026! The conference …