FTM Present’s Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference 2024
The countdown begins for SWIFT 2024, happening on November 30 and December 1!
Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference Reception with Michaëlle Jean and Wilbert Chancy
Film Training Manitoba organized Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference and hosted the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean on January 6, 2024. At the reception, Winnipeg musician Wilbert Chancy surprised Michaëlle Jean with a performance of traditional Creole songs. CityNews Winnipeg covers the story. Read it here: https://winnipeg.citynews.ca/2024/01/07/winnipeg-musician-michaelle-jean-creole-songs/ FTM is a non-for-profit charity and …
Film Training Manitoba Announces Internationally Renowned Filmmaker Rory Kennedy as the Distinguished Speaker of Upcoming Film Master Series
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 …
Former Governor General of Canada Michaëlle Jean Set to Deliver Keynote Address at Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference
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 …
Film Training Manitoba Workforce Development Survey Results
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 …
Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference 2023 – Photo Gallery
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
Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference Report 2023
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 …
Reel Career Profile Series: Angela Wells
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 …