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May 3, 2024 – FiIm Training Manitoba (FTM) and the Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) recently partnered with the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce to deliver a one-hour in-depth panel on Supporting Women and Underrepresented Workers at this year’s Commitment to Opportunity Diversity & Equity (CODE) Conference held on May 1, 2024. The annual CODE Conference was held at the RBC Convention Centre and …

Date: June 1, 2024 (10:00 AM – 4:30 PM) Location: Film Training Manitoba (204-245 McDermot Ave) Cost: $110.00 for the general public$80.00 for the Winnipeg Film Group$80.00 for DGC members (**Please note: DGC members must attend the full session to receive a full refund after the course, courtesy of the DGC-MDC) *A light lunch and …

When: May 25, 26, & 27, 2024 (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)Location: UNIT204 (1090 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, MB) The workshop is geared for the Indigenous filmmaker who wants to level-up their cinematic look. During the workshop, we will explore digital cameras, cinema lenses, advanced lighting techniques and camera movement principles. Each participant will gain theoretical …

The Canadian Society of Cinematographers announced its first workshop – IndigiLens – aimed at Indigenous cinematographers to be held in Winnipeg on May 25, 26 and 27, with its training partner Film Training Manitoba. “The workshop is geared for the Indigenous filmmaker who wants to level-up their cinematic look,” says project lead, Luther Alexander, a Saulteaux producer and …

Date: May 23, 2024 (6:00 PM – 8:30 PM) Location: Film Training Manitoba (204-245 McDermot Ave.) In partnership with the 48 Hour Film Festival, Film Training Manitoba is proud to jointly present this panel about adding production values to your low-budget film for emerging filmmakers and other film professionals. This panel will feature knowledgeable film …

In 2023-2024, Film Training Manitoba (FTM) partnered with the Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) and the Canadian Manufactures and Exporters (CME) to create the EmpowHer Program which was a first of its kind collaboration to support the growth of women workers in trades. The three organizations designed a custom series of training and learning events …

Caring for mental health is crucial, and recognizing signs of a mental health crisis in yourself or others is vital. Film Training Manitoba encourages workplaces to proactively address mental health and potential emergencies relating to it. To support you and your team, we are providing links to mental health training courses. These courses are designed …

Award-winning filmmaker, Sean Garrity (MY AWKWARD SEXUAL ADVENTURE, BOREALIS, I PROPOSE WE NEVER SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN AFTER TONIGHT) is just between last year’s 200-cinema theatrical run of his hit comedy THE END OF SEX, and the much smaller art-house release of his newest film, THE BURNING SEASON, slated for this May (his 9th and …