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Increasing awareness of job opportunities across Manitoba.

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Developing Manitoba’s Film and Television Industry through customized internships, mentorships, and upgrades.

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Intro to Makeup For Film – August 30, 2025

Date: August 30, 2025 (10:00 AM – 4:30 PM)Location: 204-245 McDermot Ave (Second floor)Fee: $50.00 – General Admission$35.00 – IATSE 856 Members and Permittees Who this workshop is for: Aspiring makeup artists, beauty lovers, or anyone curious about what it’s like to work behind the scenes in film and television. By the end of the workshop, you …

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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)Registration Fee: $100.00 – General Admission$75.00 – IATSE 856 Members 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 …

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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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FTM is thrilled to host this Intro to Makeup for Film workshop aimed at beginners who want to delve into the world of makeup for the industry. Join us to learn about the exciting behind-the-scenes experiences in film and television! 💄🎬The workshop will be held on August 30 in our office and will be instructed by the talented Margarita Vailas. Register here: filmtraining.mb.ca/intro-to-makeup-for-film-august-30-2025/ See MoreSee Less
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FTM expresses our gratitude to Gimli International Film Festival for hosting our REEL Careers Panel on Sunday! Thank you to everyone who came out! 🎬😎 See MoreSee Less
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FTM expresses our gratitude to Gimli International Film Fest for hosting our REEL Career Panel on Sunday! Thank you to everyone who came out! 🎬😎 See MoreSee Less
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The one-on-ones with Collin Friesen are sold out, but there are still spots available for the lecture this Saturday! 🎬Register here: filmtraining.mb.ca/a-screenwriters-view-advancing-your-career-with-collin-friesen/ See MoreSee Less
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