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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: …

Spooky season is upon us. While getting lost in a corn maze or braving a haunted house is a wonderful way to spend October, sometimes a night in with a movie or a show and a big bowl of freshly popped popcorn is the comfiest fall activity. If you are looking for a spine-chilling supernatural …

Goal to have more Manitobans entering and advancing in the Film Industry  WINNIPEG, September 19, 2025 – Film Training Manitoba (FTM) and DOC Manitoba (DOC MB) announced the launch of Manitoba’s Northern & Diverse Creators Program, featuring two-time Academy Award-nominated director Rory Kennedy as a lead instructor.   This ground-breaking initiative aims to increase the number of …

Date: September 20, 2025 (2:15 PM – 3:00 PM)Location: Gas Station Arts Centre (445 River Ave.)Fee: $10.00For information about attending this session please refer to the Reel Pride International Film Festival website here: https://www.reelpride.ca/home About the Panel: Go behind the scenes of Cruising in Gomorrah with director Coby Friesen and actor Benjamin Krawchuk as they share …