Date: January 17, 2026 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)Location: FTM Training Space (245 McDermot Ave, 2nd floor)Registration Fee: $60.00 About the Workshop: This course will serve as an introduction to the basics of both programs as well as the specific techniques of each. You will learn the essential formatting, terminology, and pros and cons of …
Date: January 10 & 11, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)Location: 509 Century Street, WinnipegRegistration fee: $150.00 About the Course: FTM and FRANK Digital’s popular Film Expo is back! This year, the workshop will consist of the 8K Red Raptor V and the Sony FX3. This unique training initiative is designed for media production professionals …
Film Training Manitoba (FTM) is developing programming for 2025 and beyond. We want to hear from Manitoba-based film and television professionals, companies, and members of our community about what kind of workforce training they’d like to attend or think our industry needs. Please take some time to fill out the survey. The survey will be …
In the fall of 2025, Film Training Manitoba (FTM) and programming partner DOC Manitoba (DOC MB), with support from 20 partners, launched and carried out the Northern and Diverse Creators Program, an ambitious, large-scale training initiative with a bold goal: to increase representation, capacity, and access within Manitoba’s film industry, especially for underrepresented communities. Funded …
Chris Sharpe is a Winnipeg-based producer, director, and creative entrepreneur dedicated to championing Black-led stories from the Prairies. He is the founder of Black Film Space Manitoba, where he launched the Black Imagination Film Set Program to train emerging filmmakers. Chris has produced and directed projects including Relationship Remix (CBC Gem), Cool Sweepings (Bell Fibe …
Film Training Manitoba recently partnered with North Forge, the Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC), and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CM&E) on their new Women and Gender-Diverse Carpentry Workshop. This workshop provides an introduction to using tools with confidence, whether you’re pursuing a potential career in the trades or simply acquiring the skills to tackle projects …
Gabriel Daniels was born in Ottawa, Ontario, and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. Gabriel started acting in high school drama class, which led him to Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre. During that time, he was also auditioning for film and television. Gabriel landed his first role on a CBC film called Frost Fire. Shortly after that, he took …
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 …