Film Training Manitoba (FTM) and the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT) are announcing a special panel session on jobs and careers on March 25, 2025, at MITT’s campus.
This session is exclusively for students and staff at MITT and will feature the current President of Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) Manitoba’s Alan Wong; Directors Guild of Canada – Manitoba District Council’s Cathie Edger; and International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees 856 (IATSE)’s Terence Fuller.
Joining them will be three other film industry professionals, Brenda Magalas (Makeup Department Head), Kerri Webster (1st Assistant Director) and FTM’s Executive Director Adam Smoluk. The panel will be introduced by MITT’s Vice President of Business Development and Community Initiatives Beverlie Stuart.
“MITT and FTM have a great history of conducting highly effective partnerships to support Manitoba-based students toward jobs and careers.” Said Adam Smoluk.
“FTM is deeply honoured to jointly offer this important workforce development session with an exceptional group of film industry professionals.” He added.
For further information please contact:
Jenna Paterson-Coutts
Communications and Outreach Coordinator
Film Training Manitoba
204 – 245 McDermot Ave
jenna@filmtraining.mb.ca
204-989-9669 Ext.3
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.