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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, …

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 (5:45 PM)Location: RBC Convention Centre (Second Floor – North Building)For tickets and to view the full schedule, visit Comiccon’s website! About the Panel: Join Film Training Manitoba and a panel of industry creatives as we explore the pathways from comic book fandom to careers behind-the-scenes in film and television. Hear from …

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, …

This training and learning session is part of Manitoba’s Northern & Diverse Creators Program. The costs of this program have been generously provided by the Canada Media Fund (CMF). This session is exclusively for people of Ukrainian origins, which includes: Ukrainian Manitobans, newcomers, and refugees. Attendees must register in advance. Seating is limited, so please …

This training and learning session is part of Manitoba’s Northern & Diverse Creators Program. The costs of this program have been generously provided by the Canada Media Fund (CMF). This session is for members and allies of Manitoba’s 2SLGBTQ+ community. Date: October 27, 2025Location: UW’s Asper Centre for Theatre and Film (400 Colony Street)Schedule: 6:00 pm: …

Goal to have more Manitobans entering and advancing in the Film Industry  WINNIPEG, September 19, 2025 – Film Training Manitoba (FTM) and DOC Manitoba (DOC MB) announced the launch of Manitoba’s Northern & Diverse Creators Program, featuring two-time Academy Award-nominated director Rory Kennedy as a lead instructor.   This ground-breaking initiative aims to increase the number of …

Date: September 20, 2025 (2:15 PM – 3:00 PM)Location: Gas Station Arts Centre (445 River Ave.)Fee: $10.00For information about attending this session please refer to the Reel Pride International Film Festival website here: https://www.reelpride.ca/home About the Panel: Go behind the scenes of Cruising in Gomorrah with director Coby Friesen and actor Benjamin Krawchuk as they share …

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. The survey is now closed. Thank you for your feedback! FTM is a …