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 …
WINNIPEG, January 26, 2026 — Film Training Manitoba (FTM), DOC Manitoba and FascinAsian Film Festival are proud to announce a two-day Cinematography Masterclass with acclaimed cinematographer Iris Ng, taking place February 14–15, 2026. This immersive professional development opportunity is designed for film professionals seeking deeper insight into the creative and practical realities of working as …
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, Film Training Manitoba (FTM) hosted the fourth annual Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference, welcoming 132 women, women-identifying, and non-binary participants for a one-day event focused on skills development, learning, and networking. SWIFT is the largest conference globally for women who work in trade positions within the film industry. …
Margarita Vailas was born in Winnipeg to a Greek father and Canadian mother. She grew up moving between Winnipeg and Greece every three years. In 1999, her parents decided to stop moving so much after a 6.7 Richter earthquake took down her high school. For years, she had wanted to be a dentist and had …
FTM’s past instructors, Rory Kennedy and Mark Bailey, are set to premiere their new documentary, Queen of Chess, at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in January! Following the festival, the documentary will be available for streaming on Netflix starting February 6. Queen of ChessDirected & Produced by Rory KennedyWritten & Produced by Mark Bailey & …
Date: January 17, 2026 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)Location: FTM Training Space (245 McDermot Ave, 2nd floor)*Registrations are now closed! About the Workshop: This course will serve as an introduction to the basics of both programs as well as the specific techniques of each. You will learn the essential formatting, terminology, and pros and cons …