8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration and Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM: Panel 1 – Action Starts Here: Women Building Careers in Film Trades (Sponsored by IATSE 856)
The film industry relies on highly skilled crews working behind the scenes to bring stories to life. Women are playing an increasingly vital role across the film trades, helping shape the future of the industry. This panel explores career pathways, what it’s really like to work on set, and the opportunities available in Manitoba’s growing screen industry.
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM: Networking Break
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Film Industry Connections: Rapid Networking Roundtables
Taking action to build strong professional relationships is an essential step toward breaking barriers and advancing careers in the film industry. During this dynamic networking session, the MC will rotate SWIFT participants through a series of facilitated roundtable discussions designed to foster meaningful connections with fellow film professionals from across Manitoba’s screen industry. By the end of the session, participants will have expanded their professional networks, strengthened relationships within the industry, and created new connections.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM: Film Sets Aren’t Families: Creating Healthy Workplace Boundaries with Tory McNally, CPHR, TIPI Legacy HR | Vice President, Professional Services
1:50 PM – 2:00 PM: Networking Break
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Panel 2 – Action Behind the Camera: The Professionals Who Keep Production Moving
Every successful production depends on professionals whose work often happens away from the spotlight. From production offices and accounting to coordination, scheduling, and administration, these experts keep projects organized, on budget, and on schedule from prep to wrap. This panel highlights the rewarding careers that power the business of filmmaking.
3:00 PM – 3:10 PM: Networking Break
3:10 PM – 3:20 PM: Greeting
3:20 PM – 4:50 PM: Keynote Address: In Action with Pam Grier (Sponsored by RBC)
Join legendary actress and cultural icon Pam Grier for an inspiring keynote address and an in-depth learning session about breaking barriers, building a lasting career, and creating opportunities for the next generation.
Moderated by Ellen Rutter, this engaging session will explore our keynote’s groundbreaking career, her experiences in the film industry, and the power of resilience, leadership, and taking action.
4:50 PM – 6:00 PM: SWIFT Awards Presentation & SWIFT Reception