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Mastering Textured Hair for Film

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)Location: 245 McDermot Ave – 2nd floorRegistration Fee: $75.00 This comprehensive course provides clarity and an expert approach to styling and maintaining textured hair in a fast-paced film environment. This workshop bridges artistic expression and technical continuity, giving participants the knowledge to style and care for …

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Submissions closed for the RBC Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition

Submissions are now closed, and no further submissions will be accepted for the RBC Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition at the Gimli International Film Festival. Thank you to everyone who applied. Event organizers will notify all applicants of the results of their submissions no later than July 12, 2026. Selected participants will receive additional information regarding …

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SOLD OUT – Public Pitching with Rebecca Gibson (In partnership with Film Training Manitoba and Gimli International Film Festival)

Date: June 13, 2026 (1:00 PM – 3:30 PM)Location: 245 McDermoat Ave – 2nd FloorThis session is now sold out! Pitch Workshop Overview: Film Training Manitoba (FTM) and the Gimli International Film Festival (GIFF) are proud to present a special professional development training session designed to support emerging filmmakers preparing applications for the RBC $15,000 Emerging …

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Reel Career Profile Series: Aaron Merke

Aaron Merke is an actor/comedian from and living in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Aaron started his career training with the late Del Close at the Improv Olympic in Chicago. Returning to Canada, Aaron became part of the Second City Touring Company and the Artistic Director of the False Idle Factory Theatre Company. Aaron again left Canada, this time for New York City, where …

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FTM’s Office Closed Victoria Day – Monday, May 18

Film Training Manitoba’s office will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2026, for Victoria Day. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 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 …

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Congratulations to our great friend Tina Keeper on receiving an honorary diploma from RRC Polytech in Creative Communications. 🙂Full story on our blog: www.rrc.ca/…/titans-of-creative-and-automotive…/ See MoreSee Less
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Submissions are now closed, and no further submissions will be accepted for the RBC Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition at the Gimli International Film FestivalThank you to everyone who applied.Event organizers will notify all applicants of the results of their submissions no later than July 12, 2026.Selected participants will receive additional information regarding their live pitch presentation, which will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Gimli Theatre as part of the 2026 Gimli International Film Festival. See MoreSee Less
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Tomorrow, Monday June 15th is the deadline for the 15th annual RBC Emerging Filmmakers Pitch Competition! It’s taking place at GIFF on Saturday, July 25, 2026! This year’s competition continues to offer a $15,000 production prize from RBC alongside industry support designed to help filmmakers take the next step in their careers.What’s up for grabs?💰 $15,000 production funds from RBC🎥 Equipment rental support from Cinelease🏢 Studio & production rental support from Winnipeg Film Group🎓 Mentorship, training & professional development opportunities National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI)📚 Access to Online Courses from Film Training Manitoba & a spot in the Film Expo 2027 Film Training Manitoba🌊 Premiere screening at the 2027 Gimli International Film Festival!For 15 years, this competition has helped launch emerging voices in Manitoba filmmaking and we can’t wait to see what this year’s applicants bring to the table!!Deadline to apply is June 15, 2026 at 12PM CDT.Check out the rules and regulations and apply here: www.gimlifilm.com/rbc-emerging-artist See MoreSee Less
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