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FTM’s SWIFT Presents – Film Industry Panel: Paths to Success!

Date: July 28, 2024 (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM)Location: Johnson Hall, Gimli Waterfront Centre(94 1 Ave, Gimli, MB R0C 1B1) During this in-depth panel discussion, five women-identifying film professionals will discuss their experience in the film and media trades and how they got their start and developed their careers. Panellists: Joanne Roberts is a Filipina-Canadian …

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Set Orientation (In Partnership with DGC-MDC)

Date: September 7, 2024 ( 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM)Location: FTM’s Training Space (204-245 McDermot Ave.)Registration fee:$60.00 – Members & permittees without a valid certificate and general publicFree – Members & permittees looking to retake the course About the workshop: Set Orientation encompasses an understanding of the filmmaking process, and includes familiarity with the various …

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National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21, 2024 – Today, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. Film Training Manitoba values and appreciates the expanding connections and partnerships with Indigenous communities. FTM remains committed to gaining knowledge about Indigenous issues. You can learn more about National Indigenous History month by visiting the Government of Canada’s website. FTM is a non-for-profit charity …

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FTM Annual General Meeting Concludes for 2024

On June 18, 2024, FTM concluded our annual general meeting with our board of directors, staff members, and funder. During the meeting, we held our elections with all directors and officers being reelected and no turnover of our board representation. FTM’s auditor presented our financial statements and they were passed and approved at the board …

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SOLD OUT: Intro to Final Draft & Movie Magic with Aaron Graham (In Partnership with the Directors Guild of Canada – Manitoba District Council)

Location: Film Training Manitoba Training Space (204-245 McDermot Ave.)Date: July 20, 2024 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) This course is now sold out! About the workshop: This course will serve as an introduction to the basics of both programs as well as the specific techniques of each. You will learn the essential formatting, terminology, and …

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Women in Trades Gathering Circle – Register Now!

Date: June 25, 2024 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)Location: Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (1479 Buffalo Place, Winnipeg, MB R3T 1L7) MCSC’s EmpowHer Women in Trades Program is hosting another Gathering Circle – a time for women in the trades to socialize and share their experiences with each other. on June 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM …

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Workforce Development Survey – June 2024

Film Training Manitoba (FTM) is developing programming for 2024 and beyond. We want to hear from Manitoba-based film and television professionals, companies, and members of our community about what kind of workforce training they’d like to attend or think our industry needs. The survey is now closed. Thank you! FTM is a non-for-profit charity and …

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The Deakins on Film Industry Training

Film Training Manitoba’s Executive Director Adam Smoluk recently connected with legendary cinematographer Sir Roger Deakins and his veteran continuity supervisor wife James Ellis Deakins at an informal film industry event.  The group’s discussion was requested by Smoluk to address how to deliver effective training within the film industry.  Sir Roger Deakins has collaborated multiple times with directors such as the Coen …

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