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Dec 02, 2020

“I’ve discovered the weird paradox where looking away from your purpose can actually help with your purpose.” – John Barnard

21 for 2021 – Reel Careers Profile Series: John Barnard John Barnard’s award-winning feature debut Menorca opened in cinemas across North America, and later sold to Netflix. His music documentaries featuring Randy Bachman, The Sheepdogs, and many others have won awards and screened on television and festivals internationally. His work in television can be seen in hundreds of hours of …

Nov 30, 2020

“Be rigorous. Offer to volunteer on a project whose work inspires you.” – Danielle Sturk

21 for 2021 – Reel Careers Profile Series: Danielle Sturk A recipient of multiple arts awards from national, provincial and municipal arts councils with a BA in Film/Theatre from the University of Winnipeg, Danielle Sturk is a bilingual filmmaker, creating in drama, documentary and experimental forms, as well as live performance to television specials. She is currently …

Oct 07, 2020

Distance Education: Budgeting for Film Industry Technicians & Administrative Workers With Rhonda Baker

November 23rd – December 4th, 202040 minute one-on-one sessions with Rhonda $50*Please let us know if you own Movie Magic Budgeting You can pay and register for this course all online HERE(Just choose Budgeting with Rhonda under “Online Course Sign-ups”) Or call into the office’s main line at 204-989-9669 to pay over the phone with …

Feb 13, 2020

“Technology has pushed forward every aspect of the industry.” – Nicolas Phillips

20 for the 20th – Reel Career Profile Series: Nicolas Phillips Nicolas Phillips has worked in the Manitoba Motion Picture industry for 16 plus years. Having lived in all three prairie provinces at different stages, and graduating from the University of Regina with degree in Film Production with a Minor Film Studies, he found his way …

Feb 11, 2020

“Get to know your industry” – Rebecca Gibson

20 for the 20th – Reel Career Profile Series: Rebecca Gibson When and how did you start in the media production industry? I began to work in the theatre as a teenager, and always had my eye open for any opportunity in film or television. A local casting director was looking for an actor who fit …

Feb 07, 2020

“Take that opportunity and run with it.” – Kyle Bornais

20 for the 20th – Reel Career Profile Series: Kyle Bornais Kyle Bornais is a Canadian Screen Awards-nominated producer that executive produces, and produces, film and television for the Canadian and International marketplace. He co-founded Farpoint Films and has worked to develop and launch new productions and partnerships for the company ever since. Highlights of past …

Jan 23, 2020

NEW FTM LOGO REFLECTS MANITOBA’S GROWING FILM & TV INDUSTRY

The reaction to FTM’s new look and logo has been unanimously positive, both from FTM staff and industry partners alike. “It’s a powerful new statement with a powerful new look,” says FTM’s Managing Director, Adam Smoluk. “As soon as we saw it, it was this immediate feeling around the table of ‘This is it, this …

Jan 10, 2020

“Every production is an opportunity to learn” – Shawn Linden

20 for the 20th – Reel Career Profile Series: Shawn Linden Shawn Linden is a Canadian writer, director and producer. Born and raised in Winnipeg, he began his career in the local film industry in the art department. Since then, he has written over 30 produced screenplays for both film and TV, and is currently …