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ARRI Training – Camera Workshop (In Partnership with Film Training Manitoba)

Date: August 23, 2025 (10:00 AM – 4:30 PM)Location: Sunbelt Rental Company (1245 Border St. #1 Winnipeg, MB R3H 0X9) This session is now sold out! About the Workshop: This one-day training session is designed to help Manitoban film professionals learn more about the most cutting-edge camera and film gear from ARRI instructor & film industry veteran François Gauthier. …

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Reel Career Profile Series: Gabriel Levesque

Since the early 2000s, Gabriel has worked mostly in documentaries with the odd scripted project. Some highlights would be docs for “The Nature of Things,” a 90-minute feature documentary entitled “Turtle Beach” for the BBC, two seasons of “First Contact” for APTN, two seasons of “Destination Nor’ Ouest” and one season of “La Ruée Vers …

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Film Training Manitoba’s Spirit of Winnipeg Award Winners Greeted at Manitoba Legislature

Film Training Manitoba (FTM)’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) committee was invited to meet with Minister Jamie Moses at the Manitoba Legislative Building. The committee was congratulated on the recent win of the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Winnipeg for Workplace Culture and CODE Award.  The Workplace Culture and CODE Award celebrates businesses that foster exceptional …

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Film Training Manitoba’s Master Series on Cinematography with Luc Montpellier, ASC, CSC, Report

Film Training Manitoba (FTM) recently completed our latest Master Series on Cinematography with instructor Luc Montpellier, ASC, CSC, on June 28-29, 2025. FTM’s Master Series programming is designed for high-calibre skills development, utilizing a range of training methods that feature a long-serving film professional delivering lectures, practical training sessions, and one-on-one sessions. Previous FTM Master …

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A Screenwriter’s View: Advancing Your Career with Collin Friesen (SOLD OUT)

Location: Film Training Manitoba’s Office: 204-245 McDermot AveDate: August 2, 2025 Lecture and Q&A: Sold out! Lecture. Q&A and One-on-One Bundle: Sold Out! About the Lecture: Getting a job in the film industry has never been easy, and it seems the path forward shifts on a daily basis. During this one day training session, Winnipeg writer/director Collin …

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FTM Elects New Members and Board Executive

Film Training Manitoba (FTM) is honoured to announce the election of three new board members from our AGM, which was held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. “All of our team at Film Training Manitoba are pleased to welcome three Manitoba film industry veterans to our board of directors. We deeply appreciate Kalyn Bomback, Tamara Roshka …

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Reel Career Profile Series: Tatianna Balcaen

Tatianna Balcaen is French-Canadian and was born and raised in southern Manitoba. She has an Anthropology degree from the University of Manitoba and loves creating art and playing piano. When and how did you start in the media production industry? My first opportunity to work in the film industry came about at the age of …

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Cinematographer Don Burgess, ASC, on Skills Development for the Film Industry

Film Training Manitoba’s Executive Director Adam Smoluk recently connected with legendary Cinematographer Don Burgess, ASC, at an informal film industry event. The meeting was requested by Smoluk to gather advice on training and skills development for the film industry. Burgess is best known for his collaborations with director Robert Zemeckis and was nominated for the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography for Zemeckis’ Forrest …

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