Lauren Cochrane, originally from Calgary, AB, now calls Winnipeg, MB home. Her journey in the entertainment industry began in improv and sketch comedy, and she honed her skills at Humber College in Toronto, graduating with honors from the Comedy: Writing and Performance program. She has performed and studied across the continent, including a stint at iO …
Film Training Manitoba (FTM) is set to share the full details of a ground-breaking new partnership during the upcoming Gimli International Festival (GIFF) which is taking place July 24 to July 28, 2024. FTM is conducting a Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) panel training session on July 28 at 10:30am to 12:30pm at the Johnston Hall where the …
Film Training Manitoba is excited to partner with DOC Manitoba and the Gimli International Film Festival (GIFF) for an in-depth discussion session featuring filmmaker Karsten Wall and moderated by veteran natural history documentary producer Merit Jensen Carr. The session will explore aspects of nature and wildlife filmmaking, including cinematography, writing, editing, and sound mixing. The …
Date: July 31, 2024 (5:30 PM – 7:00 PM)Location: 204-245 McDermot Ave. This training session is for emerging film workers who are interested in starting their careers in the film industry. The topic of discussion will center around jobs, careers and pathways into the industry from four experienced film professionals. Panellists: Daniel Quesnel started his …
Date: July 27, 2024 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)Location: FTM Training Space (204-245 McDermot Ave.)Registration Fee: $60.00 About the workshop: ACTRA MB and Film Training Manitoba are partnering to deliver this unique training partnership exclusively for members and apprentices of ACTRA MB. Participants of this course will receive a certificate upon completion of a test …
Date: July 28, 2024 (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM)Location: Johnson Hall, Gimli Waterfront Centre(94 1 Ave, Gimli, MB R0C 1B1) During this in-depth panel discussion, five women-identifying film professionals will discuss their experience in the film and media trades and how they got their start and developed their careers. Panellists: Joanne Roberts is a Filipina-Canadian …
June 21, 2024 – Today, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. Film Training Manitoba values and appreciates the expanding connections and partnerships with Indigenous communities. FTM remains committed to gaining knowledge about Indigenous issues. You can learn more about National Indigenous History month by visiting the Government of Canada’s website. FTM is a non-for-profit charity …
On June 18, 2024, FTM concluded our annual general meeting with our board of directors, staff members, and funder. During the meeting, we held our elections with all directors and officers being reelected and no turnover of our board representation. FTM’s auditor presented our financial statements and they were passed and approved at the board …