Film Training Manitoba’s office will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026, for Terry Fox Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. 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 …
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:30 PM)Location: FRANK Digital (509 Century Street)Registration Fee:$100.00 – General Public$75.00 – CSC and IATSE 856 Members About the Workshop: This intensive one-day training session will provide Manitoba film professionals with hands-on insight into the latest advancements in camera technology and industry-leading filmmaking equipment. Led by acclaimed …
Date: August 29, 2026 (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)Location: Farpoint Films Office (201-1440 Jack Blick Avenue)Registration Fee: $50.00 About the Course: With the rapid growth of the media production and film industry in Manitoba, more industry professionals are looking to increase their knowledge about the post-production process. This course will help participants gain a deeper understanding …
CTV Winnipeg welcomed John Luke, the winner of the 2026 RBC Emerging Manitoba Filmmaker Pitch Competition at the Gimli International Film Festival (in partnership with Film Training Manitoba). Luke discussed his project, Sun Shower, and mentoring indigenous filmmakers. FTM is a member of the Province of Manitoba’s Sector Council Program funded through the Manitoba Business, Mining, Trade …
John Luke has won the 15th annual RBC $15,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition at the Gimli International Film Festival (GIFF), selected from five finalists in a live pitch session held Saturday, July 26, 2026. John Luke pitched Sun Shower, a short feature film with the synopsis, “After his truck breaks down a few kilometres from home, …
Rachel Beaulieu is an Anishinaabe director from Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation whose career has rapidly gained momentum as one of Manitoba’s emerging directing voices. Working in the screen industry since 2010, she spent over a decade building experience across production before stepping into the director’s chair, where her distinctive storytelling quickly began attracting national …
Film Training Manitoba (FTM) is developing programming for 2026 and beyond. We want to hear from Manitoba-based film professionals, companies, and members of our community about workforce training, industry partnerships, and skills development they wish to see. The survey will be open until July 30, 2026 FTM is a non-for-profit charity and member of the …
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 3, 2026 — For a milestone 15th year, the RBC $15,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition returns to the Gimli International Film Festival, celebrating over a decade and a half of turning bold ideas into real films and launching the careers of Manitoba’s emerging filmmaking talent. Five emerging filmmakers will pitch live on …