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In Memoriam – Carole Vivier  

Film Training Manitoba was saddened to hear about the passing of  Carole Vivier, C.M., O.M., on March 4, 2025. As the former CEO and film commissioner for Manitoba Film & Music, Carole Vivier helped to build the province’s reputation as a thriving arts scene. Vivier served as a board member of Film Training Manitoba, and in …

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Film Training Manitoba Workforce Development Survey March 2025

Film Training Manitoba (FTM) is developing programming for 2025 and beyond. We want to hear from Manitoba-based film and television professionals, companies, and members of our community about what kind of workforce training they’d like to attend or think our industry needs. This survey is now closed! Thank you for your feedback! FTM is a …

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Personal Budgeting for Taxes

Date: March 15, 2025 (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)Location: 204-245 McDermot Avenue (Second Floor) About the Course: Film Training Manitoba is pleased to present this course to those interested in learning more about the areas of income tax for film production professionals. Through hands-on instruction and questions and answers; the participants will learn about how …

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Film Training Manitoba and Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) Launch Special Session on Film Industry Jobs and Careers

Film Training Manitoba (FTM) and the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) are announcing a special panel session on jobs and careers on March 25, 2025, at MITT’s campus. This session is exclusively for students and staff at MITT and will feature the current President of Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) Manitoba’s Alan Wong; Directors …

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Support Manitoba. Buy Local.

The Government of Manitoba has launched a new campaign titled “Support Manitoba. Buy Local.” in response to the tariffs imposed by the United States. This initiative aims to encourage Manitobans to support local businesses. Visit manitoba.ca/buylocal/ for a list of resources. FTM is a non-for-profit charity and member of the Province of Manitoba’s Sector Council …

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Film Training Manitoba Announces the Master Series Program for 2025

Manitoba’s film industry training and workforce development organization, Film Training Manitoba (FTM), is pleased to announce Mark Bailey as our distinguished Masterclass instructor for 2025. This year, we have partnered with DOC MB to deliver this session. With over 20 documentary writing credits, screenwriter Mark Bailey has been deeply involved in creating a wide collection of award-winning …

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Film Training Manitoba and The University of Winnipeg’s Finance and Economics Students’ Association Launch New Partnership Session

WINNIPEG, February 18, 2025 – On March 20, 2025, Film Training Manitoba (FTM) and The University of Winnipeg’s Finance and Economics Students’ Association will conduct a special session on the business of the film industry. This 90-minute panel will be conducted on campus at the UW’s Centennial Hall on the 3rd floor at 515 Portage Avenue. It …

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