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 …
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 …
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 …
CTV News covers Film Training Manitoba’s major announcement of Pam Grier coming to Winnipeg to be the keynote speaker for the SWIFT Conference 2026. Pam Grier is recognized as one of the most pioneering and influential figures in cinema, particularly in the action and blaxploitation genres. Widely regarded as the first woman of African descent …
Film Training Manitoba’s Executive Director Adam Smoluk and Tanya Mazur sat down with CTV News to discuss the fifth annual SWIFT Conference, featuring keynote speaker Pam Grier and a focus on women in film trades. The conference will be held on October 24, 2026. For more details and to register today, visit this link: https://filmtraining.mb.ca/swift/ …
On Thursday, August 20, 2026, Film Training Manitoba (FTM) revealed film icon Pam Grier as the keynote speaker for Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades Conference. Pam Grier is recognized as one of the most pioneering and influential figures in cinema, particularly in the action and blaxploitation genres. Widely regarded as the first woman of …
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My film career began in the early 2000’s as an actor. While pursuing acting, I worked for my father’s plumbing company, first as his assistant, then transitioned to the office as a bookkeeper and eventually Treasurer. This experience, along with my passion for storytelling, has piqued my interest in Film Production Accounting. In 2024, I …