In 2023-2024, Film Training Manitoba (FTM) partnered with the Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) and the Canadian Manufactures and Exporters (CME) to create the EmpowHer Program which was a first of its kind collaboration to support the growth of women workers in trades. The three organizations designed a custom series of training and learning events …
Caring for mental health is crucial, and recognizing signs of a mental health crisis in yourself or others is vital. Film Training Manitoba encourages workplaces to proactively address mental health and potential emergencies relating to it. To support you and your team, we are providing links to mental health training courses. These courses are designed …
Award-winning filmmaker, Sean Garrity (MY AWKWARD SEXUAL ADVENTURE, BOREALIS, I PROPOSE WE NEVER SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN AFTER TONIGHT) is just between last year’s 200-cinema theatrical run of his hit comedy THE END OF SEX, and the much smaller art-house release of his newest film, THE BURNING SEASON, slated for this May (his 9th and …
Date: May 1, 2024 (10:15 AM – 11:15 AM) Session 1B Location: RBC Convention Centre (375 York Avenue) Film Training Manitoba (FTM) and the Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) are partnering with the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce to conduct this panel during the upcoming CODE Conference. Developed as a session to support women-identifying workers, this session examines …
Merit Motion Pictures is selling various cameras, equipment and gear! Take a look at the photo above for specific items and prices. For any inquiries send an email to gear@meritmotionpictures.com.
Red River College Polytechnic launched its Polytechnic Proud Campaign at the beginning of April 2024. This campaign highlights graduates from RRC Polytech by putting up billboards around Winnipeg, Portage La Prairie, and Selkirk. Film Training Manitoba’s (FTM) Senior Projects Manager Fawnda Neckoway and FTM’s Communications and Outreach Coordinator Jenna Paterson-Coutts are featured on billboards for …
Joanne Roberts is a Filipina-Canadian journalist and filmmaker, currently working with CityNews. She previously worked at CBC Manitoba as a multimedia reporter and radio news host. Notably, she’s the host of the CBC series “Being Asian. Competing Truths” and director of the award-winning series “I Am” with CBC’s Creator Network. As a filmmaker, Joanne’s work …
The instructor of Film Training Manitoba’s recently held Film Master Series, Rory Kennedy‘s upcoming four-part docuseries, The Synanon Fix is set for release on HBO. The series is an HBO Original four-part documentary and will debut on Monday, April 1 from 9 to 10 p.m. ET/PT, and will be available to stream on HBO Max, with new episodes debuting subsequent …