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Manitoba Film Master Series with Mark Irwin CSC ASC

About the Master Series:  Lecture Saturday, October 31, 2026 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)Location: FTM officeIn this two-hour intensive, acclaimed cinematographer Mark Irwin (CSC, ASC) will draw on his extensive career experience to explore the art and craft of cinematography. Participants will learn about creating scale and depth through lighting, while gaining insight into the …

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CSC & FTM Announce Acclaimed Cinematographer Mark Irwin CSC ASC as 2026 Manitoba Film Master Series Instructor

Winnipeg, Manitoba — September 10, 2026 — The Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC) and Film Training Manitoba (FTM) are pleased to announce that acclaimed Canadian cinematographer Mark Irwin CSC ASC will lead the 2026 Manitoba Film Master Series. Irwin’s training session, Lessons from Behind the Camera, will bring one of Canada’s most accomplished cinematographers to Winnipeg for …

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Joanne Roberts Set to Emcee Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference 2026

Winnipeg filmmaker, journalist and storyteller to host fifth annual SWIFT Conference featuring keynote speaker Pam Grier Film Training Manitoba (FTM) is pleased to announce that Joanne Roberts will serve as emcee for the fifth annual Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference, taking place Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the University of Winnipeg’s Riddell Hall. A respected …

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SWIFT 2026 – Registrations Open!

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)Location: University of Winnipeg (Riddell Hall – 411 Spence Street)Registration fee: $70.00 *This conference is exclusively for women, women-identifying and non-binary participants.*Please note: Registrations are non-transferable. Registrations must be the attendees. Film Training Manitoba (FTM) and our partners are proud to announce that Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference 2026 …

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Visual Consulting for Film & TV with Jose Carrasco

Date: Thursday, September 10 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)Location: 204-245 McDermot Ave (FTM office)Registration Fee:$35.00 – General Public $25.00 – IATSE 856 Members About the Lecture: During this training session, the instructor will provide in-depth learning on the role of a Visual Consultant in the film industry. The instructor will explore the various responsibilities, creative …

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With Halloween 🎃 around the corner — our 2026 Film Masters Series delivers! The CSC and Film Training Manitoba are excited to announce that acclaimed Canadian Cinematographer Mark Irwin CSC ASC will lead the 2026 Manitoba Film Master Series!Lecture🗓 Saturday, October 31, 2026🕑 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM📍 FTM Office (245 McDermot Ave, 2nd floor)One-on-Ones🗓 Saturday, October 31, 2026🕑 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM📍 FTM Office (245 McDermot Ave, 2nd floor)Roundtable Session🗓 Sunday, November 1, 2026🕑 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM📍 FRANK Digital (509 Century St.)Registration fees:Lecture Only:$50.00 – General Public $35.00 – CSC and IATSE 856 Members & PermitteesBundle (Lecture, One-on-Ones, Roundtable):$175.00 – General Public $150.00 – CSC and IATSE 856 Members & PermitteesNote for Bundle Participants: Registration for the full bundle requires at least 3 years of film industry experience. Participants must come prepared with questions for the roundtable discussion and be ready to explore scene replication from Mark Irwin’s past film projects. FTM wants to thank the CSC, Frank Digital, Cinelease LLC, and IATSE Local 856 for their critical support in these exciting film training sessions!For more information and to register today, go to the link in our bio!
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Another great shot from Film Training Manitoba’s visual consultant workshop for the film industry. This session featured shots and teaching from the current CBS series Little House on the Prairie. 🏆🤯🎬🥇🗣️
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Great class this week on visual consultancy in film productions we really appreciated. Our two great instructors as well as the support from the series Little House on the Prairie. 🏆🚀👍💯🎥
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Film Training Manitoba wishes to thank the Manitoba shot Little House on the Prairie Series for working with our MB film community for this incredible training session on visual consultancy. This was an excellent learning session and the participants learned a lot! 🏆🎬🥇
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