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Manitoba’s film industry training and workforce development organization, Film Training Manitoba (FTM), is pleased to announce Iris Ng as our distinguished masterclass instructor for 2026 in partnership with DOC Manitoba and FascinAsian Film Festival. FTM annually conducts special masterclasses with highly innovative film industry professionals. These sessions help develop the skills of Manitoba’s film industry …
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. …
Date: Wednesday, February 25 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Networking reception until 7:30 PM)Location: University of Winnipeg – 3C00, located on the 3rd floor of Centennial Hall. https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/event-services/venue-options/eg-hall.htmlRegistration: Free – Register below: About the Panel: This dynamic panel session will dive into the cutting-edge technological innovations, such as Artificial Intelligence and how it’s transforming the film industry and …
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 & …
