Date: Saturday, November 29 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)Location: Film Training Manitoba Office (204 – 245 McDermot Avenue)Cost: $50.00For ACTRA Manitoba Members & Apprentices only! About the Workshop: An actor’s ability to confidently perform with an American accent is a key skill for landing roles in the film industry. In this 4-hour workshop, we’ll focus on …
SWIFT 2025 Keynote Speaker: Internationally Renowned Production Designer, Elisabeth Williams (Three-time Emmy Winner) Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)Location: University of Winnipeg (Riddell Hall – 411 Spence Street)Registration Fees: General Admission: $50.00 | Students from any post-secondary school: $25.00 *Please note: Registrations are non-transferable. Registrations must be the attendees. Film Training Manitoba …
Oscar-nominated Filmmaker Rory Kennedy and Film Training Manitoba’s Executive Director Adam Smoluk were interviewed on CTV in the morning to discuss empowering diverse voices through film masterclasses through the Northern & Diverse Creators Program. You can watch the full interview here. FTM is a member of the Province of Manitoba’s sector council program funded through …
October 27, 2025 – The Winnipeg Free Press wrote an article about Rory Kennedy’s experience in Manitoba and about Film Training Manitoba’s new Northern & Diverse Creators Program. The article highlights Kennedy’s desire to return to Manitoba to meet more people and for more exciting experiences. All her sessions in the program were sold out …
October 24, 2025 – The Winnipeg Sun profiled the new Northern & Diverse Creators Program, highlighting the amount of widespread news coverage it has received. Read the full article here. FTM is a member of the Province of Manitoba’s sector council program funded through the Department of Economic Development and Training. FTM builds a highly skilled …
WINNIPEG, October 20, 2025 – In recent weeks, Manitoba’s groundbreaking Northern & Diverse Creators Program, which features two-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker Rory Kennedy as a guest instructor, has received widespread coverage in the United States. 42 American news stations, which include ABC, CBS, CW, FOX and NBC affiliates, have covered the initiative, marking a significant milestone and a surge in Manitoba’s film industry, …
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 (5:45 PM)Location: RBC Convention Centre (Second Floor – North Building)For tickets and to view the full schedule, visit Comiccon’s website! About the Panel: Join Film Training Manitoba and a panel of industry creatives as we explore the pathways from comic book fandom to careers behind-the-scenes in film and television. Hear from …
Date: October 22, 2025 (6:30 PM – Please arrive about 20 mins early to get settled)Location: 400 Colony Street (Asper Centre for Theatre and Film)Registration: Free Parking: If street parking is unavailable, please use the parking lot and parkade below:Colony and Ellice Parking LotRice Centre ParkadePlease Note: A sign-in sheet will be provided near the entrance, …