Date: July 27, 2025 (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
Location: Lakeview Hotel – Banquet Room C – Gimli, Manitoba
*Please note: This is not a free event. Additional tickets priced at $10.00 are necessary for general admission, as well as for passes that do not grant access to industry events.
**If you have an Industry, VIP, Sponsor, Super or Filmmaker Pass, you will not have to pay the fee. Passes and general admission tickets can be purchased on the GIFF website.
About the Panel:
This panel will explore career pathways within the film industry, featuring film professionals from various backgrounds. They will share valuable insights into their journeys, the challenges they faced, and the evolving dynamics of the film industry. The session will wrap up with a Q&A segment for further engagement.
About the Panelists:
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 sound department of IATSE Local 856. She enjoys both watching and working on comedic projects and enjoys the challenge of achieving quality sound.
Laura DeLuca is a Winnipeg-born costume designer with a deep-rooted passion for storytelling through style. Her journey began in fashion school, where she debuted her original design collection in 2012. Soon after, her love for film led her behind the scenes — straight into the heart of the Costume Department.
Having worked in every role from the ground up, Laura brings a rare, full-spectrum understanding of the costume design process. This hands-on experience has shaped her collaborative spirit and sharpened her eye for detail, making her a thoughtful and visionary leader.
Today, as head costume designer, Laura is known for creating bold, memorable looks that breathe life into characters and enhance the worlds they inhabit. With each project, she brings a blend of intuition, innovation, and cinematic style — designing with the belief that costumes should not just dress a character, but define them.
Tamara Roshka is a second-generation Indo-Canadian cinematographer and multidisciplinary artist based in Winnipeg. With over two decades of experience behind the camera, she has worked across both union and independent productions, bringing a sharp eye for composition and a grounded, intuitive approach to storytelling. Her work spans documentary, television, and narrative formats, often exploring themes of identity, transformation, and the quiet, poetic moments found in everyday life.
Tamara is a passionate advocate for gender equity in the film industry. She co-teaches an annual cinematography lab with Film Training Manitoba, creating safe, empowering spaces for women and gender-diverse filmmakers. Her fine arts background includes painting and ceramics, informing a visual practice that weaves storytelling across multiple mediums.
About the Moderator:
Emily Labby is a filmmaker and emerging producer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a degree in Film Studies and has since worked on a range of projects, including short films, music videos, and feature-length productions.
She currently serves as the Training and Partnerships Manager at Film Training Manitoba, where she supports skills development and industry growth.
When she’s not helping other creatives bring their projects to life, Emily enjoys experimenting with Super 8 and 35mm analog photography.
FTM is a non-for-profit charity and member of the Province of Manitoba’s Sector Council program funded through the Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources. FTM builds a highly skilled and adaptable film industry workforce to support the activities of Manitoba production companies. FTM collaborates and partners with members of the film industry to identify training needs to support workforce development.