My film career began in the early 2000’s as an actor. While pursuing acting, I worked for my father’s plumbing company, first as his assistant, then transitioned to the office as a bookkeeper and eventually Treasurer. This experience, along with my passion for storytelling, has piqued my interest in Film Production Accounting. In 2024, I …
Tiffany Pearson is an actor/director/production manager and former location manager based in Winnipeg. After immigrating to Canada in late 2018, Tiffany relaunched her film career in 2020 during the COVID era. She comes from a long history of performing, whether it is on stage or on screen. Her love for performing arts started at age …
Film Training Manitoba’s office will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026, for Terry Fox Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. FTM is a non-for-profit charity and member of the Province of Manitoba’s Sector Council program funded through the Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation. FTM builds a highly skilled …
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:30 PM)Location: FRANK Digital (509 Century Street)Registrations for this workshop are now closed! About the Workshop: This intensive one-day training session will provide Manitoba film professionals with hands-on insight into the latest advancements in camera technology and industry-leading filmmaking equipment. Led by acclaimed ARRI instructor and veteran …
Date: August 29, 2026 (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)Location: Farpoint Films Office (201-1440 Jack Blick Avenue)Registration Fee: $50.00 About the Course: With the rapid growth of the media production and film industry in Manitoba, more industry professionals are looking to increase their knowledge about the post-production process. This course will help participants gain a deeper understanding …
CTV Winnipeg welcomed John Luke, the winner of the 2026 RBC Emerging Manitoba Filmmaker Pitch Competition at the Gimli International Film Festival (in partnership with Film Training Manitoba). Luke discussed his project, Sun Shower, and mentoring indigenous filmmakers. FTM is a member of the Province of Manitoba’s Sector Council Program funded through the Manitoba Business, Mining, Trade …
John Luke has won the 15th annual RBC $15,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition at the Gimli International Film Festival (GIFF), selected from five finalists in a live pitch session held Saturday, July 26, 2026. John Luke pitched Sun Shower, a short feature film with the synopsis, “After his truck breaks down a few kilometres from home, …
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration and Breakfast 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Welcome and Opening Remarks 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM: Panel 1 – Action Starts Here: Women Building Careers in Film Trades (Sponsored by IATSE 856)The film industry relies on highly skilled crews working behind the scenes to bring stories to life. Women are …