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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 …

Angela Wells graduated from the International Academy of Design Montreal with an AEC in Clothing Design. She has been a proud member of IATSE 856 in the Costume Department since 2005. Angela has had the opportunity to hold many positions throughout the department, including Costume Design. What she loves most about working in film is not just the creative collaboration but …

Two of Manitoba’s long-serving film community members, Heather Neale and Vonnie Von Helmolt, both recently received honours at Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference on November 25 and 26, 2023. Neale, a nationally renowned costume designer, was the recipient of the SWIFT award which was created by Film Training Manitoba (FTM)’s Board of Directors to recognize long-serving leaders in Manitoba’s film community that …

Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference, which features former Governor General of Canada Michaëlle Jean as the event’s keynote speaker, has attracted attendance from numerous Manitoba post-secondary schools.   The SWIFT Conference is the only film industry conference in Canada dedicated to the skills development for women film workers. The event organizer, Film Training Manitoba (FTM), has secured …