Film Training Manitoba’s Executive Director, Adam Smoluk, and Gimli International Film Festival’s Executive Director, Teya Zuzek, sat down with CTV’s Daniel Halmarson to discuss the RBC Filmmaker Pitch Competition in partnership with GIFF and FTM. Apply now at the Gimli International Film Festival’s website: https://www.gimlifilm.com/rbc-emerging-artist FTM is a non-for-profit charity and member of the Province …
Registrations for the RBC Filmmaker Pitch Competition open May 15, 2026! For all information regarding the RBC Filmmaker Pitch Competition and to apply, visit this link: https://www.gimlifilm.com/rbc-emerging-artist If you have any questions, contact info@gimlifilm.com Entry Deadline: Monday June 15th, 2026 at 12:00pm CDT
Date: May 30 & 31, 2026 (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)Location: Cinelease Winnipeg (19 Ronn Road)Registration Fee: $125.00 About the Workshop: This two-day workshop is for those interested in learning more about working in the Lighting and Grip Departments. Through hands-on practical exercises, participants will learn how to scout and rig locations, manipulate the existing …
Date: May 9, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)Location: 245 McDermot Ave – 2nd floorThis session is now sold out! About the Workshop: During this one-day training session, veteran film professional Russell Normand will provide an introductory course on the construction department for the film and television industry. This course will provide participants with a …
The Gimli International Film Festival (GIFF) and Film Training Manitoba (FTM) are proud to announce a new partnership to support the 15th annual RBC Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition, which offers a $15,000 prize at GIFF 2026. This signature event provides selected Manitoba-based filmmakers with the opportunity to pitch their projects to a panel of industry …
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM) – Networking reception afterwardsLocation: 204-245 McDermot Ave. – 2nd floorThis session is now sold out! About the Workshop: Join award-winning Vietnamese-Canadian Cinematographer as he takes you through the basics of shooting with digital cameras, including the most accessible devices, and covering a range of budgets …
Film Training Manitoba (FTM) is developing programming for 2026 and beyond. We want to hear from Manitoba-based film professionals, companies, and members of our community about workforce training, industry partnerships, and skills development they wish to see. The survey is now closed! FTM is a non-for-profit charity and member of the Province of Manitoba’s Sector …
Film Training Manitoba’s Executive Director Adam Smoluk, and Filmmaker and Cinematographer Tamara Rosha were interviewed by Rachel Lagacé on CTV’s Your Morning Winnipeg to discuss FTM’s upcoming SWIFT Camera Lab. This two-day course is designed for women-identifying, trans, and non-binary individuals who are familiar with DSLR/mirrorless manual camera operations and wish to become acquainted with …