Date: March 27 & 28, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:30 PM)Location: 245 McDermot Ave – 2nd floorRegistrations are now closed! Have you ever dreamed of working behind the scenes on film sets, helping bring characters to life through makeup? Whether you’re a beauty enthusiast or a film lover, this hands-on workshop offers an exciting introduction …
Date: March 20, 2026 (5:00 PM – 6:30 PM)Location: 245 McDermot Ave., 2nd floor* Refreshments will be offered Registrations are now closed! Calling all performers, filmmakers, and creative folks! Focus Hub Inc. and Film Training Manitoba are teaming up again for a meetup for people working in (or curious about) the performing arts and film industries. During …
Film Training Manitoba wishes to congratulate Jordan Samuel for recently receiving an Academy Award in the category Best Makeup and Hairstyling for the film Frankenstein. Congratulations, Jordan! FTM is a non-for-profit charity and member of the Province of Manitoba’s Sector Council program funded through the Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources. FTM builds a highly skilled and adaptable …
Senior BookkeeperFilm Training ManitobaJob is On-Site: 204-245 McDermot AvenueJob Type: Part-Time (18-25 hours per month)Deadline to apply: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 We are seeking an experienced bookkeeper to manage Film Training Manitoba’s accounting needs. This role will involve Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, processing payroll, T4s, and preparing bi-monthly reports for finance and board meetings, among other responsibilities listed …
Calling Manitoba’s Storytellers to Pitch Unscripted Content for Global Audiences Winnipeg, Manitoba – February 27, 2026 – Black Watch Entertainment is excited to announce Pitch Day Manitoba, a dedicated pitching event for unscripted content creators. This opportunity invites producers, writers, actors, directors, journalists and everyday storytellers from across Manitoba to present compelling, ready-to-develop projects to …
James McLellan’s passion for film began in the early 1990s after creating an eyebrow-raising music video for his high school film festival. He became a visual arts teacher and pioneered narrative film production education in Winnipeg public schools over a 28-year career, producing 14 feature films and countless shorts, forming the basis of the Rogers TV …
With the continued growth of factual and non-scripted production in Manitoba’s film industry, Film Training Manitoba (FTM) delivered a large-scale masterclass on Documentary Cinematography on February 14–15, 2026. This demand-driven initiative was presented in partnership with DOC Manitoba, FascinAsian Film Festival, and the Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC). The masterclass was led by award-winning cinematographer …
Lisa Nelson-Fries is an Assistant Director, Indie Producer, and Actor who has been working on and off in the film industry for over 25 years. Her journey started at the age of 14, when she began her film acting career. Lisa has worn many different hats in the entertainment industry, having made her start in …