WINNIPEG, February 18, 2025 – On March 20, 2025, Film Training Manitoba (FTM) and The University of Winnipeg’s Finance and Economics Students’ Association will conduct a special session on the business of the film industry.
This 90-minute panel will be conducted on campus at the UW’s Centennial Hall on the 3rd floor at 515 Portage Avenue. It will serve as both a forum for the attendees to learn about the various jobs and careers in the film industry and the effects on Manitoba’s economy.
“Film Training Manitoba is honoured to be working with The University of Winnipeg’s Finance and Economics Students’ Association.” Said FTM’s Executive Director Adam Smoluk. “As a member of the Province of Manitoba’s dynamic Sector Council program, FTM conducts a wide range of partnerships that support our important mandate of engaging Manitobans on the various jobs and careers in our growing film industry. We deeply appreciate the efforts of the UW’s staff and students in launching this.” He added.
This session will feature a collection of University of Winnipeg alumni which includes Rebecca Gibson (Co-Owner of Eagle Vision, Producer, Writer, Director, Series Creator and Showrunner), Trevor Hnatowich (Co-Owner of Enjoy Creative), Tom Soares (Instructor and Actor), and Myron Tataryn (Co-Owner of Thundersnow Pictures Inc and Director) and will be moderated by FTM’s Training and Partnerships Manager Emily Labby.
“The film industry is a very exciting industry for students and others to learn about and we’ve really enjoyed collaborating with Film Training Manitoba on this important session.” Said Economics Students’ Association Alvin Grospe.
To register for the session, please click the link below:
For further information or to book an interview, contact:
Jenna Paterson-Coutts
Communications and Outreach Coordinator
204 – 245 McDermot Ave
jenna@filmtraining.mb.ca
204-989-9669 Ext.3 / 204-390-2213
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.