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Date: Wednesday, February 25 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Networking reception until 7:30 PM)Location: University of Winnipeg – 3C00, located on the 3rd floor of Centennial Hall. https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/event-services/venue-options/eg-hall.htmlRegistration: Free – Register below: About the Panel:  This dynamic panel session will dive into the cutting-edge technological innovations, such as Artificial Intelligence and how it’s transforming the film industry and …

Andrew Shire has been working at FRANK Digital since 1999. He is currently the Senior Colourist and Finishing Editor. Andrew grew up in the Yukon and Saskatchewan, graduating from Melville Comprehensive High School in 1992. He studied computer science, physics, astronomy, and film at the University of Regina. After university, he worked in educational computer …

Date: February 21, 2026Location: 245 McDermot Ave., 2nd floorThis session is now sold out!* Refreshments will be offered Calling all performers, filmmakers, and creative folks! Focus Hub Inc. and Film Training Manitoba are teaming up to launch a new meetup for people working in (or curious about) the performing arts and film industries. During this …

In the fall of 2025, Film Training Manitoba (FTM) and DOC Manitoba launched the Northern and Diverse Creators Program to enhance representation and access in Manitoba’s film industry for underrepresented communities. Funded by the Canada Media Fund, the initiative provided 12 masterclasses and roundtable sessions across the province, reaching creatives from Indigenous, Black, Ukrainian, women, …

Toby Zheng is a production sound mixer and sound recordist from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She graduated from the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology (OIART) in London, Ontario, before returning home to Winnipeg to pursue a career in sound. Toby has worked on non-union projects, including documentaries, television and commercials, while also maintaining membership in the …

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026Time: 12:30 PM – Doors Open1:00 PM – Session StartsLocation: Film Training Manitoba (204-245 McDermot Ave.) Registration Fee: $79.00 – Canadian Cinema Editors (CCE) Members$99.00 – Non-Members About the session: The Canadian Cinema Editors and Film Training Manitoba are excited to announce our first partnership together during EditCon 2026! The conference …

WINNIPEG, January 26, 2026 — Film Training Manitoba (FTM), DOC Manitoba and FascinAsian Film Festival are proud to announce a two-day Cinematography Masterclass with acclaimed cinematographer Iris Ng, taking place February 14–15, 2026. This immersive professional development opportunity is designed for film professionals seeking deeper insight into the creative and practical realities of working as …

On Saturday, December 6, 2025, Film Training Manitoba (FTM) hosted the fourth annual Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference, welcoming 132 women, women-identifying, and non-binary participants for a one-day event focused on skills development, learning, and networking. SWIFT is the largest conference globally for women who work in trade positions within the film industry. …