Courtney Maertens (25, she/her), is an independent artist, dancer and filmmaker based in Winnipeg with a particular passion for Screendance. She holds a B.A. Honours in Dance and Theatre & Film from the University of Winnipeg in affiliation with the School of Contemporary Dancers. Courtney has had the privilege of working alongside many unique artists …
EmpowHer is a first-of-its-kind multi-sector collaborative project between Film Training Manitoba (FTM), Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME), and the Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC), designed to prepare women for employment in the construction, film, or manufacturing industries in Manitoba. The goal of this project is to work with women to develop the requisite skills for …
Exclusively for ACTRA Members and apprentices: $75 October 14 & 15 – 10 AM to 2 PM Location: FTM Training Space (2nd Floor – 245 McDermot Ave) Registration Fee: $75 Space is limited. Registration is first come first serve. To register online click here and select ‘Improv’ from the list of courses. Course Outline: Don’t …
Film Training Manitoba and the Reel Pride International Film Festival are partnering on a Q and A panel on working as a filmmaker in Manitoba’s growing film industry. This session is moderated by FTM’s Sydney Sabiston, featuring four Manitoba film professionals on September 27 at 10:00 p.m. at the Gas Station Arts Centre. Alex Nguyen …
Film Training Manitoba is so honoured to share this special greeting from the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, who will serve as the keynote speaker during Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) 2023 Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. This ground-breaking initiative’s aim is to increase the number of women and individuals identifying as women working …
WINNIPEG, September 14, 2023 – Today Film Training Manitoba (FTM) announces the expansion of a national women’s conference; Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT), which will feature former Governor General of Canada Michaëlle Jean as the conference’s in-person keynote speaker. This ground-breaking initiative’s aim is to increase the number of women and individuals identifying …
September 23 – 10 AM to 1 PMSeptember 24 – 10 AM to 4:30 PM Location:FTM Training Space Registration Fee: Space is limited. Registration is first come first serve. Exclusively for DGC Members and apprentices: $50 – (refunded upon completion of course) To register online click here and select ‘Taxes’ from the list of courses. Course Outline: DAY …
Film Training Manitoba (FTM) wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks to Terence Fuller for his excellent service as a board member. Terence stepped down after more than five years of service as the co-chair and then vice-chair to FTM. Terence chaired the governance committee and, in this position, he championed board reforms which saw FTM move to a governance …