Film Training Manitoba’s Set Orientation for ASL Interpreters

With Reed Makayev & Britt Toews

Saturday, February 26, 2022, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

245 McDermot Ave – 4th Floor Classroom

Registration fee: $50 Register Here (Select “Set Orientation for ASL Interpreters”)

Background

Manitoba’s film industry has been attracting a variety of workers and more recent productions have featured Deaf or Hard of Hearing performers that use American Sign Language to communicate. As a result, FTM has worked with two instructors to adapt this existing FTM course (Set Orientation) for ASL Interpreters. During this session, the participants will learn the various outputs, professional standards and the role of an on set Interpreter in Manitoba’s film industry. 

Please note: This course is targeting working Sign Language Interpreters or students that are interested in building some context and schema around how to navigate working in the field on film sets. All participants of this session will receive a certificate of completion.

About The Workshop

During this four hour session, the participants will gain an understanding of the filmmaking process, and includes familiarity with the various procedures that are vitally important for communication and scheduling on a day-to-day basis. Since productions can employ many people in diverse fields, crewmembers rely on set etiquette for standards of behavior, terminology, and communication between departments.

Completion of Set Orientation is required for DGC IATSE 856, ICG 669 permittee list status which reduces your entry requirements!

About the Instructors

Reed Makayev began his career as a film & television industry professional by fluke being hired as a Locations PA in 2004. Wanting to round out the on-the-job training he received working on set he attended the Film Production program at Confederation College (Thunder Bay). Upon graduating in 2007 Reed returned to Winnipeg and worked various entry-level positions in many departments before becoming a member of the Director’s Guild of Canada in 2009. Now working interchangeably as a 1st AD and 2nd AD, Reed has held the position of Vice Chair of the DGC’s Manitoba District Council since 2016 and during that same time has also increased his participation as an instructor through Film Training Manitoba

Britt Toews (she/her) is a professional Sign Language Interpreter working in Manitoba with an educational background in Theatre, ASL Interpreting, Deaf Studies and Linguistics. She specializes in ASL Interpretation in the preforming arts including film, television, theatre and music.  She has worked with numerous artists and arts organizations providing ASL interpretations, dramaturgy and script translation consultation across Canada as well as internationally.  As a Lead Interpreter working in film and television, she frequently consults with actors and directors while working in collaboration with ASL Coaches. She is a champion for Deaf and Hard of Hearing representation both in front of and behind the camera and is an advocate for education, representation, access and funding for ASL interpreters in Manitoba. 


Film Training Manitoba is committed to creating an inclusive and healthy workplace where participants, instructors, and staff are treated with dignity and respect. We will not tolerate any forms of harassment and reserve the right to remove any patron creating an unsafe environment.

Film Training Manitoba Course Registration Policy

  • Participants must be 18 years of age or older to register and attend the course.
  • Participants must register in advance of the course. No drop-ins.
  • Registration is on a first come, first served basis – unless otherwise specified. Enrollment may be limited.
  • Payment in full is required to secure a spot in an FTM course.

Cancellation Policy

  • Participants must cancel up to 4 full business days prior to the course start date to receive an 80% refund.
  • No refund will be given to participants who cancel within 4 full business days before the course start date, or if they do not attend the course.
  • Film Training Manitoba reserves the right to cancel, or postpone, any course where a minimum registration level has not been met. Participants registered for a course that is canceled will receive a full refund.

DISCLAIMER: By taking Film Training Manitoba’s sessions, you agree and accept the following terms and conditions: Participants cannot record or screen-grab any part of online courses for personal use, distribution, etc. 

All course materials given to participants cannot be distributed or shared with others. All materials, imagery, ideas, instructions, and teachings are intellectual property of Film Training Manitoba. All distribution, sharing, screenshots, or any form of recording is strictly prohibited. 


FTM is a non-for-profit charity and member of the Province of Manitoba’s sector council program (through the Department of Economic Development and Jobs). FTM conducts workforce development and training to build a highly skilled and adaptable film industry to support the activities of Manitoba production companies. FTM collaborates with members of the film and television industry to identify the training needs within the community. 

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