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Manitoba Film Master Series with Mark Irwin CSC ASC

*Please note: The lecture-only portion is now sold out, but the bundles are still available, which include the lecture. About the Master Series:  Lecture Saturday, October 31, 2026 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)Location: FTM officeIn this two-hour intensive, acclaimed cinematographer Mark Irwin (CSC, ASC) will draw on his extensive career experience to explore the art …

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CSC & FTM Announce Acclaimed Cinematographer Mark Irwin CSC ASC as 2026 Manitoba Film Master Series Instructor

Winnipeg, Manitoba — September 10, 2026 — The Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC) and Film Training Manitoba (FTM) are pleased to announce that acclaimed Canadian cinematographer Mark Irwin CSC ASC will lead the 2026 Manitoba Film Master Series. Irwin’s training session, Lessons from Behind the Camera, will bring one of Canada’s most accomplished cinematographers to Winnipeg for …

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Joanne Roberts Set to Emcee Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference 2026

Winnipeg filmmaker, journalist and storyteller to host fifth annual SWIFT Conference featuring keynote speaker Pam Grier Film Training Manitoba (FTM) is pleased to announce that Joanne Roberts will serve as emcee for the fifth annual Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference, taking place Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the University of Winnipeg’s Riddell Hall. A respected …

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SWIFT 2026 – Registrations Open!

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)Location: University of Winnipeg (Riddell Hall – 411 Spence Street)Registration fee: $70.00 *This conference is exclusively for women, women-identifying and non-binary participants.*Please note: Registrations are non-transferable. Registrations must be the attendees. Film Training Manitoba (FTM) and our partners are proud to announce that Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) Conference 2026 …

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Visual Consulting for Film & TV with Jose Carrasco

Date: Thursday, September 10 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)Location: 204-245 McDermot Ave (FTM office)Registration Fee:$35.00 – General Public $25.00 – IATSE 856 Members About the Lecture: During this training session, the instructor will provide in-depth learning on the role of a Visual Consultant in the film industry. The instructor will explore the various responsibilities, creative …

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Pam Grier sera la conférencière vedette de l’événement SWIFT 2026, le 24 octobre!Pam Grier est reconnue comme l’une des figures les plus avant-gardistes et influentes du cinéma, notamment dans les genres de l’action et de la « blaxploitation ». Considérée comme la première femme afro-américaine à tenir le rôle principal dans un film d’action — et décrite par Quentin Tarantino comme « la première star féminine du cinéma d’action » — Grier a transformé la représentation des femmes et des artistes noirs à Hollywood grâce à sa présence imposante à l’écran, à son charisme subversif et à ses interprétations révolutionnaires.Le thème de la conférence de cette année est : ACTION! : Briser les barrières. Bâtir des carrières.Cette conférence offrira des occasions d’apprentissage et de réseautage sur mesure, conçues pour favoriser la croissance et l’épanouissement des femmes et des personnes de diverses identités de genre travaillant dans l’industrie cinématographique. Toutes les interventions et tables rondes visent à améliorer la culture de travail afin de favoriser la rétention et d’attirer davantage de femmes dans l’industrie du cinéma et des médias.*Cette conférence est réservée aux femmes, aux personnes qui s’identifient comme femmes et aux personnes non binaires.*Veuillez noter que les inscriptions sont non transférables. L’inscription doit correspondre à la personne présente à l’événement.🗓️ Samedi 24 octobre 2026 🕓 8 h à 18 h 📍 Université de Winnipeg – Riddell Hall (411, rue Spence)filmtraining.mb.ca/swift/_______________________________________________________Pam Grier is… this year's SWIFT 2026 Keynote Speaker on October 24!Pam Grier is recognized as one of the most pioneering and influential figures in cinema, particularly in the action and blaxploitation genres. Widely regarded as the first woman of African descent to headline an action film—and described by Quentin Tarantino as “cinema’s first female action star”—Grier transformed Hollywood’s representation of women and Black performers through her commanding screen presence, subversive charisma, and groundbreaking performances.This year’s conference theme is: ACTION!: Breaking Barriers. Building Careers.This conference will provide customized learning and networking designed to champion the growth and development of our dynamic women-identifying and gender-diverse workers in the film industry. All speakers and panel sessions support improving the workplace culture to retain and attract more women-identifying workers within the film and media industry. *This conference is exclusively for women, women-identifying and non-binary participants.*Please note: Registrations are non-transferable. Registrations must be the attendees.🗓️ Saturday, October 24, 2026🕓 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM📍 University of Winnipeg – Riddell Hall (411 Spence Street)Registration fees:$70.00Register today: filmtraining.mb.ca/swift/
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With Halloween 🎃 around the corner — our 2026 Film Masters Series delivers! The CSC and Film Training Manitoba are excited to announce that acclaimed Canadian Cinematographer Mark Irwin CSC ASC will lead the 2026 Manitoba Film Master Series!Lecture🗓 Saturday, October 31, 2026🕑 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM📍 FTM Office (245 McDermot Ave, 2nd floor)One-on-Ones🗓 Saturday, October 31, 2026🕑 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM📍 FTM Office (245 McDermot Ave, 2nd floor)Roundtable Session🗓 Sunday, November 1, 2026🕑 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM📍 FRANK Digital (509 Century St.)Registration fees:Lecture Only:$50.00 – General Public $35.00 – CSC and IATSE 856 Members & PermitteesBundle (Lecture, One-on-Ones, Roundtable):$175.00 – General Public $150.00 – CSC and IATSE 856 Members & PermitteesNote for Bundle Participants: Registration for the full bundle requires at least 3 years of film industry experience. Participants must come prepared with questions for the roundtable discussion and be ready to explore scene replication from Mark Irwin’s past film projects. FTM wants to thank the CSC, Frank Digital, Cinelease LLC, and IATSE Local 856 for their critical support in these exciting film training sessions!For more information and to register today, go to the link in our bio!
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Another great shot from Film Training Manitoba’s visual consultant workshop for the film industry. This session featured shots and teaching from the current CBS series Little House on the Prairie. 🏆🤯🎬🥇🗣️
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