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Posted: Oct 6, 2008 Early Bird Discount - The Next Step: Taking Your Project From Script To Screen

Film Training Manitoba is pleased to announce our upcoming course "The Next Step: Taking Your Project From Script To Screen” – October 25 & 26

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Posted: Oct 6, 2008 AAW Luncheon with MITCH JOEL - Digital Marketing Expert

SIX PIXELS OF SEPARATION
Advertising In A Connected World

Companies still struggle to understand online marketing as a new generation of digital
opportunities unfolds. Consumers have never been so powerful. Consumers have never
been so connected. Mitch Joel unravels the fascinating world of New Marketing,
Consumer Generated Content and Social Media. Learn how these marketing touch
points are creating conversations where the results are staggering and loyalty is off
the charts. Words like Social Media and Web 2.0 control every boardroom discussion
in relation to growing market share and new advertising opportunities.

Join us for what is sure to be a very interesting and exciting luncheon

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Posted: Oct 1, 2008 Presented by FTM: "Hollywood-Style Producing” with Mark Wolfe"

Dates: Thursday, October 16, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Colin Jackson Studio Theatre
(at Prairie Theatre Exchange, 3rd floor Portage Place mall)
Cost: $5.00

In partnership with The Actors Training Centre of Manitoba, Two Lagoons Productions, University of Manitoba Film Studies Program and Prairie Theatre Exchange Theatre School.

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Posted: Oct 1, 2008 TV MEETS GAMING: AN ESSENTIAL SEMINAR - MIPCOM

Special Seminar:
Games, TV & Internet Convergence :
The Emerging Opportunities

October 16, Fred Hasson (chairman, European Game Developers Federation & executive director, Red Bedlam) moderates a seminar on the lessons video games can offer TV content makers. From the emergence of casual and networked gaming to online games and virtual economies, the possibilities are endless! The session is followed by a Game and TV networking cocktail.

Source: MIPCOM Website

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Posted: Oct 1, 2008 Manitoba Music - Upcoming Workshops

YouTUBE KILLED THE VIDEO STAR: Planning your next music video project
Wednesday, October 15 | 7-10pm
Manitoba Music Industry Resource Centre, 376 Donald Street
$10 members, $25 non-members
with Caelum Vatnsdal, independent film maker

This workshop will help artists plan their next video project and decide what level of production they need. The workshop will address planning, budgets, timelines, look at storyboards and talk about different methods and techniques for capturing an artistic vision on video.

ON THE RIGHT SOUNDTRACK: Music placements and film and television licensing
Wednesday, November 12 | 7-10pm
Manitoba Music Industry Resource Centre, 376 Donald Street
$20 members, $40 non-members
with Avi Diamond, Carrat Music Brokering & Amy Fritz, Belmont Music Supervision

Music placements are not only a source of revenue for songwriters, publishers, labels, and independent artists, but they can also help promote and market a band to new markets. This workshop will provide a detailed description of what gets placed and why, how to find placements for music, and what kinds of deals are made.

To register for these workshops, please contact sean@manitobamusic.com or visit www.manitobamusic.com/workshops

Source: Manitoba Music e-news"

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Posted: Oct 1, 2008 Youth Mentorship Program For Careers in the Arts

Youth Mentorship Program For Careers in the Arts

Following a successful first year of the Mentorship Program, we are again seeking youth who are interested in exploring careers in the Arts and Cultural Sector. Youth can choose to be mentored in any discipline, in Artistic, Administrative or Technical categories.

Made possible with the support of the provincial government, through MB4Youth, this program, open to youth 20 – 24 year olds, matches professionals in various artistic disciplines with youth.

This program will run from November 1, 2008, to May 31, 2009.

THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL ACI 204-927-2787 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORMS

link <http://www.creativemanitoba.ca/index.php?pid=72>

Source: ACI Notice

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Posted: Oct 1, 2008 Walk a Mile in My Moccasins

ACI Manitoba Aboriginal Programs in Collaboration with Seed Winnipeg Inc. Presents
"Walk a Mile in My Moccasins""

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Posted: Sep 30, 2008 T2S (TAKING IT TO THE SCREEN) 2008

Film and TV Weekend Workshops

::directing ::producing ::screenwriting ::documentary ::acting

Registration has now begun for T2S 2008¹s weekend workshops, featuring some of Canada¹s top film and television professionals. This is your chance to take your skills to the next level, all the while networking with fellow filmmakers.

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Posted: Sep 24, 2008 Low Budget Shorts - In partnership with Sarasvàti Productions, FemFest 2008

Dates: Saturday

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Posted: Sep 24, 2008 Humans for Breakfast: Basic Human Resource Management for Arts and Culture Managers

Humans for Breakfast:
Basic Human Resource Management for Arts and Culture Managers
Presented by ACI Manitoba

October 7

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Posted: Sep 11, 2008 Audition Hell - "Because the best audition wins”"

Date: Friday

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Posted: Sep 11, 2008 The Next Step: Taking Your Project From Script To Screen

Presented in association with the Canadian Screen Training Centre

Dates: Saturday and Sunday

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Posted: Sep 9, 2008 Special Industry Offer for FTM’s HD Master Class, "The Devil is in the Details”"

Register by Sept. 15th and receive a $50 discount on all four workshops

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Posted: Sep 5, 2008 STEM and New Media Manitoba Present: Interactive Digital Media Financing Workshop

STEM and New Media Manitoba are pleased to invite you to:

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Posted: Aug 21, 2008 Winnipeg – ULTIMATE AUDITION WORKSHOP – Sept 20-21

The ‘Ultimate Audition Workshop’ – now offering our 20th in this highly acclaimed series - will be in Winnipeg, September 20th and 21st. This workshop is one-of-a-kind. There simply is nothing else like it in the country.

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Posted: Aug 14, 2008 FTM - SET ETIQUETTE COURSE

Dates: August 20th and August 21st, 2008 or
September 24th and September 25th, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Instructor: Jon McPhail
Location: Burns Family Creative Classroom
218 – 100 Arthur Street (Artspace Building)
Cost: $90.00Notes: Participants must attend both days to receive certification.

For more information or to register:
• phone 989-9669 or Toll Free (in MB) at 1-866-989-9669
• email: info@filmtraining.mb.ca
• Film Training Manitoba may cancel or postpone courses if minimum registration is not met. Full refunds will be issued.
• A refund less a 20% cancellation fee is given if you cancel up to four working days before the course begins.
• No refund is given if you cancel three or less working days before the course begins or if you do not attend the course.

Film Training Manitoba may cancel or postpone courses if minimum registration is not met. Full refunds will be issued.• A refund less a 20% cancellation fee is given if you cancel up to four working days before the course begins.• No refund is given if you cancel three or less working days before the course begins or if you do not attend the course.

PDF Version

Source: FTM"

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Posted: Jun 19, 2008 Vitamins For Remixers

Bryce Kushnier, aka vitaminsforyou

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Posted: Jun 17, 2008 Deco Dawson – 2 day Intensive Workshop "All Things Filmmaking"""

Sat. June 21 & Sun. June 22, 10am-5pm at the WFG Studio

Everything you wanted to know about creative filmmaking, but were afraid to ask... Deco Dawson shares his filmmaking insights, practices and secrets ranging from script writing, to shooting, directing, special effects, post-production effects, editing and festival screenings. This two day workshop is a no holds barred exploration of all things filmmaking. From shooting on Super8 for $100 and having that film premiere at a major international film festival, to complicated visual effects on the optical printer, and Final Cut Pro. From lighting a film in your parent's basement to a major crew shoot requiring jib arms, dolly's and craft services. 

Spaces are limited so reserve today!!!
Cost 100 + GST for WFG Members
Cost 150 + GST for Non-Members
Present your ticket stub from either of Deco’s June 6 or 7 screenings and receive $10 off !!!!!!

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Posted: Jun 17, 2008 FTM Course Schedule for SUMMER 2008

June 2008
Set Etiquette:
June 17 & 18 (T/W) 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Propane Safety: June 24 (T) 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
WHMIS: June 26 (TH) 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

July 2008
Resumés and Interviews:
July 3 (TH) 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Safety Awareness: July 7 (M) 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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Posted: Jun 10, 2008 TIFF Talent Lab

M3P PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND Eligible!

Calling all aspiring Writers, Producers & Directors

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Posted: May 7, 2008 FTM - Required Courses for Permit Status

Required for DGC Manitoba District Council: Set Etiquette, Locations/Flagsperson, Intro to Paper, Propane Safety, Safety Awareness.

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Posted: Apr 28, 2008 FTM - Set Etiquette

Dates: May 13th and May 14th

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Posted: Apr 28, 2008 FTM - Monthly Information Session

Are you interested in a career in film? Manitoba’s growing film industry is looking for people who are hard working

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Posted: Apr 23, 2008 MIDMA SPEAKERS SERIES PRESENTS: CATHERINE WARREN - APRIL 25, 2008

Posted: Apr 22, 2008 SIFT08 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

The 28th Annual SUMMER INSTITUTE OF FILM AND TELEVISION (SIFT) Ottawa, May 27 - June 1, 2008

Canada's first national film and television training school, the Canadian Screen Training Centre is a not-for-profit institute that provides training in all levels of screenwriting, directing, producing, documentary, acting, editing and new media. The Summer Institute of Film and Television is a recognized leader in the training of screen professionals. For more information visit: http://www.cstc.ca/default.asp

M3P Eligible:
On Screen Manitoba's PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND (An M3P program) provides support for producers

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Posted: Apr 22, 2008 ESSENTIALS OF SUCCESSFUL INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING

What: Write and Sell the HOT Script
When: Sat/Sun 3/4/ May 9:30 - 6pm
Where: Ryerson
How Much: $349.99 + GST
Last few places: Call 416 271 8867 or Book Online Here

Tuesday 29 April 2008 7 - 9pm
99 Minute Screenwriting School

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Posted: Apr 17, 2008 Jim Louderback of Revision3 To Deliver Day Two Keynote At nextMEDIA

Jim Louderback, CEO of Revision3 -- the TV Network for the Internet generation -- will deliver the Day Two keynote address at nextMEDIA - The Future of Digital Content, it was announced today. The three-day event is scheduled for June 6 - 8, 2008, at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta. nextMEDIA (http://www.nextmediaevents/fdc) is the sister event to the Banff World Television Festival (http://www.bwtvf.com) and the premier event for Canadian content producers

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Posted: Apr 16, 2008 NSI playWRITE - training for writers who want to break into the video game industry

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Posted: Apr 8, 2008 DOC Workshop

Presented in association with DOC Winnipeg

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Posted: Mar 14, 2008 Train with the National Screen Institute to develop your Canadian TV series

WINNIPEG, MB – The National Screen Institute – Canada is calling for applications from Canadian writer/producer teams ready to develop their television series idea through the NSI Totally Television training program.

NSI Totally Television delivers market-driven training designed to help mid-level television writer/producer teams hone their scripted TV series concepts and secure a development deal with a broadcaster.

Apply for the program by Friday, May 16, 2008, 4:30 p.m. Central Time.

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Posted: Mar 12, 2008 CBC TV MANITOBA and MANITOBA FILM & SOUND COLLABORATE TO MINE PROVINCE FOR DRAMATIC SERIES CREATORS

March 11, 2008 Winnipeg, Manitoba: CBC TV (Manitoba) in partnership with MANITOBA FILM & SOUND is pleased to announce the CBC Primetime Drama Series Workshop for writers. The goal of this venture is to assist CBC in identifying projects by Manitoba writers that fit with current CBC dramatic direction and assist the selected writers to take their projects from concept to the draft stage. Under the guidance of leading Canadian series creator/producer Barbara Samuels, participants will have the opportunity to hone their craft in a supportive environment that replicates a series "writing room"". Participation is limited to five writers and will be an intensive workshop over the course of five weeks

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Posted: Mar 11, 2008 University of Winnipeg Continuing Education - Introduction to Film Production

Introduction to Film Production
16075 (36 hours) $385 CND
Starting April 2nd
Instructor: Liz Jarvis
Textbook required

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Posted: Mar 3, 2008 Film Training Manitoba: Upcoming Courses

Film Training Manitoba has scheduled the following courses for March, 2008.

Info Session: Wednesday, March 5, 2007
Elevated Work Platform Certification: Monday, March 10, 2008
Transportation of Dangerous Goods: Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Scene Study Workshop with Matthew Harrison: Saturday, March 15, 2008 & Sunday, March 16, 2008
Standard First Aid: Saturday, March 15, 2008
Propane Safety: March 18, 2008
Safety Awareness: March 19, 2008
Intro to the Paper: March 26, 2008
Drive-Thru Alterations (Costume Workshop): Saturday, March 29, 2008
Locations/Flagspersons Training: March 29, 2008.

For full information on the courses and full PDF postings, please visit FTM's website at
http://filmtraining.mb.ca/course_listings/course.html. Please forward this on to your memberships or email groups."

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Posted: Feb 29, 2008 Call for Participants: Digital Media Workshop with Trevor Doerksen

A PRODUCERS GUIDE TO DIGITAL MEDIA REVENUE OPPORTUNITIES
WITH TREVOR DOERKSEN
The ""Brave New World"" Series Workshop 3

Join us after work:

Date:    Tuesday March 18th

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Posted: Feb 25, 2008 nextMEDIA: The Future of Digital Content

nextMEDIA: The Future of Digital Content
Scheduled for June 6 - 8

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Posted: Feb 19, 2008 March 1 & 2 - Manitoba Lighting Workshops

Courses & Events: Saturday

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Posted: Feb 19, 2008 PS Production Services: Red Camera Program March 3-5, 2008

In order to provide you with all the information on their new cameras PS Prairies will be holding workshops at their office March 3-4th, as well as an open house on the 5th. They ask that you please schedule an appointment for the Workshops or the demonstration.

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Posted: Feb 13, 2008 Call for Participants: Digital Short Content in the Global Marketplace WORKSHOP with Sue Biely

What’s Going On?
Digital Short Content in the Global Marketplace Workshop
Facilitated by Sue Biely

Presented by On Screen Manitoba
In association with Film Training Manitoba

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Posted: Jan 31, 2008 Creative Manitoba 2008 Conference: Connecting the Creative Class

Creative Manitoba 2008 Conference: Connecting the Creative Class

The Creative Manitoba 2008 Conference is designed to provide an opportunity to bring a wide variety of arts and cultural workers together for a day of networking and professional development. 

12 workshops will be tailored to provide professional development for a range of arts and cultural workers from emerging artists to senior level arts administrators. An industry display area will be featured in the heart of the conference activities.

The unique nature of the day will allow for group interaction through a networking buffet lunch and a closing industry mixer. Nationally renowned former Winnipegger Bill Richardson (CBC Radio) open the day with a keynote address. A closing keynote by local

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Posted: Jan 21, 2008 Film Training Manitoba - Upcoming Courses

Crew Training Course Listings

Propane Safety
Dates: March 18, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Dave Patterson
Cost: $40

Safety Awareness
Dates: March 19, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Instructor: Laurie Todd
Cost: $40

Intro to the Paper
Dates: March 26, 2008
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Instructor: Jocelyn Shindle
Cost: $40

Locations/Flagsperson Training
Date: March 22, 2008
Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Instructors: Caroline Evans and Laurie Todd
Cost: $120

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Posted: Jan 17, 2008 The Next Big Thing: Writing for Television with Charles Lazer

Film Training Manitoba, in association with the Canadian Screen Training Centre, is pleased to present:

The Next Big Thing: Writing for Television with Charles Lazer

Date: Saturday and Sunday, February 23 & 24, 2008
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Instructor: Charles Lazer
Location: The Actors Training Centre of Manitoba (502 – 62 Albert St.)
Cost: $125.00
To apply: Please submit your resume to brent@filmtraining.mb.ca by
Monday, February 18, 2008.

Charles Lazer’s
TV work is known for its imagination and humour. He recently received the Gemini/Margaret Collier Award for his body of work in Canadian television.
He has written for or produced (or both) more than two dozen episodic TV series, many for the family market and acclaimed internationally, including Road To Avonlea, Goosebumps and 7th Heaven.

This course has room for 10 participants. For more information, please  contact Film Training Manitoba at 989-9669.

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Posted: Jan 17, 2008 Artist Professional Development Seminar: Seven Business Questions for Artists

Artist Professional Development Seminar: Seven Business Questions for Artists
Date:Friday January 25, 2008
Time3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE

Intended for self-employed or independent artists at any stage in their careers. This seminar will help self-employed artists to take a larger-picture perspective of their career activities, determine the philosophical and values-based rationale for what they are doing, and perhaps redefine the direction of their career or focus of their business. From there, participants will be better able to set clear career goals and to determine the next concrete steps that must be taken to meet these goals and/or support their new direction.

TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFO:
Click: www.canadabusiness.ca/manitoba
Call: 984-2272 | 1-800-665-2019
Visit: 250-240 Graham Ave, Winnipeg MB

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