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FTM Set to Award the First Prestigious Carole Vivier Distinguished Builder Award

In early 2023, Film Training Manitoba (FTM) will be awarding the first Carole Vivier Distinguished Builder Award.  In celebration of FTM’s 20th anniversary, the Carole Vivier Distinguished Builder Award was created to recognize Manitobans who have contributed outstanding years of service in building Manitoba’s film and television industry. This award is named in honour of Carole …

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Introduction to the Construction Department with Russell Normand

When: October 22, 2022 10 AM to 4 PM (includes an hour lunch break)Where: 300-245 McDermot Ave – 4th floor classroomPrice:  IATSE 856 $25General/non-union – $30 About the course: 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 …

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Film Training Manitoba Completes Screenwriting Intensive Lab with Collin Friesen

This past weekend a group of ten Manitoba based screenwriters completed an advanced screenwriting lab with Film Training Manitoba (FTM). This intensive training was designed to grow the participants skills and develop their feature film projects. During the sold-out session, LA based veteran screenwriter Collin Friesen (The Big White and Sorry for your Loss) coached …

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Intro to Harassment Prevention for Manitoban Film Professionals

An introduction to recognizing, preventing and responding to harassment for supervisors in all areas of film, television, web, corporate and commercial production. When: September 12, 20222:00PM – 3:30PMWhere: Online via ZoomPrice: Free Registration: Please email Info@filmtraining.mb.ca with your name and phone number with the subject line: Harassment Prevention Basics About the course: Designed for supervisors working in all areas of film, …

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Manitoba Reel Careers Profile Series: Derek James Trapp

Derek James Trapp started working in the film industry in 2017 and has been making a living in the industry since then. He has experience in front of the camera as an actor, behind the scenes as a crew member, has worked in the production office, works from home casting for productions, and has experience …

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FTM Industry Workforce Development Survey Results July 2022

Thank you for all of the positive responses and information Film Training Manitoba received on FTM’s summer survey 2022.  As a member of the Manitoba Sector council program, FTM conducts workforce development and skills development for MB’s film industry. FTM uses human resource metrics such as surveys, participant evaluations, and industry consultation to program training for …

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Supervisory Series with Holly Palmer – In partnership with DGC-MDC

When: August 27th & September 10th, 202210 AM to 1 PMWhere: Online via ZoomPrice: $50 deposit (DGC-MDC members and apprentices)$50 (general/non-union)note: No shows will not receive refunds as per FTM’s cancellation policy Register here. Scroll down and select “Supervisory Series” About the course: Using scenarios from the media production industry, participants will develop skills that can be applied on set, …

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