Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference 2023 sold out a month before the event, with nearly 200 people in attendance. The conference evaluations had 99.4% of the participants agreed or strongly agreed that the conference helped to develop their skills in jobs and careers. The SWIFT conference was presented by Film Training Manitoba …
The countdown begins for SWIFT 2024, happening on November 30 and December 1!
Film Training Manitoba organized Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference and hosted the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean on January 6, 2024. At the reception, Winnipeg musician Wilbert Chancy surprised Michaëlle Jean with a performance of traditional Creole songs. CityNews Winnipeg covers the story. Read it here: https://winnipeg.citynews.ca/2024/01/07/winnipeg-musician-michaelle-jean-creole-songs/ FTM is a non-for-profit charity and …
WINNPEG, January 6, 2024 – Film Training Manitoba (FTM) has announced Rory Kennedy as this year’s distinguished speaker for the Manitoba Film Master Series. FTM annually conducts special masterclasses with renowned and highly accomplished film professionals to help develop the skills of Manitoba’s film industry professionals. The Film Master Series allows film industry professionals to …
FTM to announce internationally renowned filmmaker for Manitoba Film Master Series WINNPEG, January 4, 2024 – On Saturday, January 6, over one hundred women film professionals are set to attend Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference keynote address with former Governor General of Canada Michaëlle Jean. The event organizer Film Training Manitoba is …
Training Survey Results 2023 Film Training Manitoba conducts quarterly training surveys which inform our team about potential training opportunities within Manitoba. In August, FTM conducted a workforce development survey and a number of respondents noted the need for training from seasoned professionals, as well as a need for post-production and women-focused training. Our next survey will …
The following photos were taken during Canada’s SWIFT Conference on November 25 and 26, 2023. The following photos were taken during Canada’s SWIFT Conference on January 6, 2024
On November 25 and 26 2023, Film Training Manitoba (FTM) and thirty organizations total came together to conduct Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) 2023 Conference. FTM is a member of the Province of Manitoba’s Sector Council Program through the Department of Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources. Gold and Silver partners of the SWIFT Conference …