Aaron Merke is an actor/comedian from and living in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Aaron started his career training with the late Del Close at the Improv Olympic in Chicago. Returning to Canada, Aaron became part of the Second City Touring Company and the Artistic Director of the False Idle Factory Theatre Company. Aaron again left Canada, this time for New York City, where …
Dates:June 10, 2026 (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM) – LectureJune 11, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) – One-on-OnesLocation: All sessions will be over Zoom Registration fees:Lecture: $50.00Lecture and One-on-Ones Bundle: $75.00**You must purchase the bundle for a one-on-one session with Mitch Nadon. Time slots will be sent after you register.**For one-on-ones, please email 3 …
Date: May 30, 2026 (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM) Doors open at 1:30 PMLocation: 245 McDermot Ave – 2nd floorThis session is now sold out! About the session: This moderated conversation brings together acclaimed filmmaker Isiah Medina and The Winnipeg Film Group’s Executive Director Leslie Supnet for an in-depth discussion on contemporary filmmaking practices. Presented …
Date: June 13, 2026 (1:00 PM – 3:30 PM)Location: 245 McDermoat Ave – 2nd FloorRegistration Fee: General Public: $25.00DOC MB Members: $20.00Winnipeg Film Group Members: $20.00On Screen Manitoba Members: $20.00 Pitch Workshop Overview: Film Training Manitoba (FTM) and the Gimli International Film Festival (GIFF) are proud to present a special professional development training session designed to …
Film Training Manitoba’s office will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2026, for Victoria Day. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, May 19, 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 …
Film Training Manitoba’s Executive Director, Adam Smoluk, and Gimli International Film Festival’s Executive Director, Teya Zuzek, sat down with CTV’s Daniel Halmarson to discuss the RBC Filmmaker Pitch Competition in partnership with GIFF and FTM. Apply now at the Gimli International Film Festival’s website: https://www.gimlifilm.com/rbc-emerging-artist FTM is a non-for-profit charity and member of the Province …
Registrations for the RBC Filmmaker Pitch Competition open May 15, 2026! For all information regarding the RBC Filmmaker Pitch Competition and to apply, visit this link: https://www.gimlifilm.com/rbc-emerging-artist If you have any questions, contact info@gimlifilm.com Entry Deadline: Monday June 15th, 2026 at 12:00pm CDT
Date: May 30 & 31, 2026 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)Location: Cinelease Winnipeg (19 Ronn Road)Registration Fee: $125.00 About the Workshop: This two-day workshop is for those interested in learning more about working in the Lighting and Grip Departments. Through hands-on practical exercises, participants will learn how to scout and rig locations, manipulate the existing …