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American Accent Workshop: General American & New York with Tom Soares

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 …

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SWIFT 2025 – Registrations Open!

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 …

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Rory Kennedy: Filmmaking with purpose | CTV News

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 …

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Kennedy brings know-how to Manitoba’s film scene | Winnipeg Free Press

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 …

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Manitoba Film Industry Initiative Captures American Interest with Coverage Across 42 US News Stations

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, …

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Super 6 Series in Partnership with UWPG Film Festival 2025

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, …

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