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August 12 & 13, 2023 at 10:00AM – 3:30 PM  Location:Artspace Boardroom, 4th floor 100 Arthur Street Registration Fee: General: $120Winnipeg Film Group members: $100 To register online click here and select ‘Screenwriting with Collin Friesen’ from the list of courses. Course Outline:  In recent years, screenwriters opening pages of their scripts have required a greater level of focus with …

Film Training Manitoba (FTM) is pleased to announce that the organization has hired Sydney Sabiston as the new Training and Partnerships Manager. Sabiston is a graduate of the University of Winnipeg’s Film and Theatre program and has extensive film industry experience as a Performer, Assistant Director, and Casting Director with Farpoint Films. “Sydney was profiled …

Film Training Manitoba (FTM) is conducting an election at our annual general meeting (AGM) in late July. We are encouraging applicants to put their name forward for consideration to our board of directors. If you wish to put yourself forward for a board of directors’ position, submit a cover letter and resume no later than …

Manitoba’s workforce development and training organization Film Training Manitoba (FTM) has awarded Robert Macklin the Carole Vivier Distinguished Builder Award at ACTRA Manitoba’s Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.  This honour recognizes Manitobans who have contributed outstanding years of service building Manitoba’s film and TV industry.  Macklin has served as the branch …

Partnerships Manager Employer: Film Training Manitoba Job type: Full-time, permanent Job Location: Winnipeg Start date: June 15th, 2023 Salary: $45,000 to $60,000 (with benefits) About the role: Film Training Manitoba is looking for a Partnerships Manager to fulfill our mandate of workforce development and training for Manitoba’s growing film industry. This position requires an experienced, …

Film Training Manitoba (FTM) wishes to extend our congratulations to award-winning CEO and executive producer Jamie Brown and his appointment to the Order of Manitoba. As the founding CEO of Frantic Films, Jamie has led the company to over 165 awards and counting. Frantic Films has a well-deserved reputation for creating outstanding programming for a global audience. In …