Film Training Manitoba

Name

Film Training Manitoba

Legal name

Film Training Manitoba

Website

https://filmtraining.mb.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Industry Workforce Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education & Training Providers (EDABALAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM)

Keywords

• Film industry training
• Workforce development
• Online film courses
• Film crew workshops
• Career training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Course and Workshop Fees: FTM generates revenue through registration fees for online courses, workshops, and training programs. Course fees range from $45 to $110 per course, with workshop fees varying by program. The organization also offers bundled course packages at discounted rates.
2. Government Funding: As a non-profit charity and member of the Province of Manitoba's Sector Council Program, FTM receives government funding from the Government of Canada and the Manitoba Government to support operations and programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Film Training Manitoba delivers workforce development and training services for Manitoba's film and television industry, offering self-paced online courses, in-person workshops, work-integrated learning mentorships, and the annual SWIFT Conference. The organization serves aspiring and current film professionals, providing certifications required for union membership (ICG 669, IATSE 856) and pathways into film crew and acting careers.

Product overview

Film Training Manitoba operates as a non-profit charity offering a comprehensive portfolio of workforce development and training services for Manitoba's film and television industry. The core offerings include Online Courses (9 self-paced distance education courses including Set Orientation, WHMIS, Safety Awareness, and more) and Course Bundles (ICG 669 Bundle and Super Eight Bundle at discounted rates). Additional training programs encompass Work-Integrated Learning Programs (mentorships and skills upgrades), the SWIFT Conference (Supporting Women in Film Trades, Canada's largest women-in-trades film conference founded in 2021), Crew Training Program, Outreach Program, Advanced Workshops, Actor Training, and the Manitoba Film Masters Series. The organization also runs the RBC $15,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition, maintains a Manitoba Film Industry Jobs Board, and publishes the Reel Career Profile Series. All programming targets Manitoba residents and is funded by the Government of Canada and Manitoba Government.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SWIFT: Canada's Supporting Women in Film Trades Conference - an annual conference championing the growth and development of women-identifying and gender-diverse workers in the film industry, founded in 2021.
• Manitoba Film Masters Series

Products and services

• Online Courses Self-paced distance education courses available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through FTM's website. Includes Set Orientation, WHMIS, Locations, Intro to Paperwork, Safety Awareness, Propane Safety, Leadership/Management/Supervision, Working as an Extra, and Introduction to Post-Production courses. Designed for aspiring and current Manitoba film industry professionals.
• Course Bundles Discounted package deals combining multiple online courses. Includes ICG 669 Bundle (Set Orientation, WHMIS, Safety Awareness) at $190 with $70 savings, and Super Eight Bundle (all courses except supervisory course) at $385 with $165 savings. Targeted at film crew members seeking union certification and comprehensive training.
• SWIFT Conference Annual conference supporting women-identifying and non-binary participants in the film industry. Features panels on careers in trades, documentary filmmaking, labour unions, keynote speakers, networking, mentorship opportunities, and the SWIFT Award. SWIFT 2025 held December 6, 2025 with Production Designer Elisabeth Williams as Keynote Speaker.
• Work-Integrated Learning Programs Customized mentorships and skills upgrades for Manitoba film industry professionals delivered within active film environments (sets, production offices). Includes Mentorships (for crew advancing to senior positions) and Skills Upgrades (short-duration training placements for specific job skills). Available to Manitoba residents only through partnership-driven placements with production companies providing financial contribution.
• Crew Training Program Hands-on workshops with dynamic instructors for entry-level crew training in Manitoba's film industry. Designed for individuals beginning careers in film crew roles.
• Outreach Program Community outreach initiative increasing awareness of film industry job opportunities across Manitoba, including school programs, career fairs, and one-on-one career consultations. Targets Manitobans interested in film careers with focus on underrepresented groups.
• Advanced Workshops Department-specific workshops taught by leading industry professionals in collaboration with IATSE Local 856. Includes Intro to Grips, Intro to Electrics, Advanced Locations Seminar, and Breakdown and Dyeing for Costume Department. Targeted at film crew members seeking advanced skill development.
• Actor Training Professional training and preparation for actors to perform on set for film and television, ranging from entry-level to advanced skill development workshops. Developed in collaboration with ACTRA Manitoba.
• Manitoba Film Masters Series Programs that bring distinguished film industry professionals to instruct advanced programs in Manitoba, providing advanced training from experienced practitioners to local film workers.
• RBC $15,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition Annual pitch competition held at the Gimli International Film Festival celebrating 15 years of launching Manitoba's next generation of filmmaking talent. Five emerging filmmakers pitch live for the $15,000 prize sponsored by RBC.
• Manitoba Film Industry Jobs Board Online job board exclusively for employers seeking to employ film and media workers in Manitoba, with staff review of postings within two to three business days.
• Reel Career Profile Series Career profiling series featuring Manitoba film industry professionals, showcasing diverse career paths and success stories in the film and television industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 220 participants trained in new Manitoba film training program led by Rory Kennedy (2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and secondary.

• DOC ManitobacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOC Manitoba partnered with FTM for the SWIFT 2025 Conference panel on documentary filmmaking, titled 'Rolling!: Documentary Filmmakers on How to Get Your Project Seen & Screened', sponsored by the Canada Media Fund.
• University of WinnipegcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Winnipeg serves as the venue partner for SWIFT 2025 Conference at Riddell Hall (411 Spence Street). Serves as Education Partner for the SWIFT Conference program.
• IATSE Local 856coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIATSE 856 collaborates with FTM on advanced training workshops and serves as a key industry partner. Sponsored Elisabeth Williams keynote session at SWIFT 2025. Union represents over 20 crew categories in Manitoba film industry.
• DGC Manitoba (Directors Guild of Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGC Manitoba partners with FTM for training programs and SWIFT Conference activities. Guild represents directors, production accountants, assistant directors, locations staff, and editors in Manitoba.
• ICG 669 (International Cinematographers Guild)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICG 669 partners with FTM for camera department training. FTM's online courses (Set Orientation, WHMIS, Safety Awareness) are required for ICG 669 membership. Guild covers camera and related positions across Manitoba.
• ACTRA ManitobacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACTRA Manitoba collaborates with FTM on actor training development. Union represents actors in Manitoba's English-language recorded media. FTM works with ACTRA MB to develop courses for Manitoba's acting community.
• RBC (Royal Bank of Canada)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerRBC sponsors the SWIFT 2025 speaker Connie Walker on Transformational Leadership. RBC also sponsors the $15,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition at the Gimlet International Film Festival, marking 15 years of the competition.
• Winnipeg Film GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinnipeg Film Group is a key partner for aspiring filmmakers who lack industry experience. FTM recommends volunteering with the Film Group and taking their affordable workshops as entry points to the industry.
• Video PoolsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerVideo Pool provides media arts training and equipment access. FTM recommends this organization for gaining volunteer experience and learning video/multimedia production skills.
• Manitoba Secondary and Post-Secondary SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTM partners with Manitoba's secondary and post-secondary schools to deliver career presentations and training pathway information. Advisory committee participation with RRC Polytech, Assiniboine College, and MITT.
• Manitoba Film FestivalsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTM partners with Manitoba film festivals including Gimli International Film Festival for the annual RBC Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition celebrating 15 years.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Manitoba Film & Music: Manitoba's provincial film commission and music industry development body, also operating in the same province with overlapping industry-partner and government relationships. It is directly comparable as a Manitoba-based industry development organization, though with a broader mandate including music and production incentives versus FTM's training focus.
• Creative BC: British Columbia's provincial crown agency supporting the creative industries including motion picture, music, and interactive media. Directly comparable as a regional industry development body that funds training and workforce programming for BC's film industry.
• Ontario Creates: Ontario's provincial cultural agency supporting film, television, interactive digital media, music, book, and magazine industries. Comparable as a sister organization delivering workforce and industry development programming for Ontario's film sector, operating at substantially larger scale.
• Alberta Film & Television: Alberta's film commission and industry development organization promoting and supporting film production in the province. Comparable as a provincial industry body with similar workforce development and training facilitation functions for the film sector.
• Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation: Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial film development corporation supporting industry growth and training. Comparable as a provincial workforce-focused film body serving a small market, mirroring FTM's structural positioning in Manitoba.
• Saskatchewan Film & Television (SaskFilm): Saskatchewan's film commission supporting production and industry development in the province. Comparable as a smaller provincial peer with workforce and crew development responsibilities analogous to FTM's Manitoba mandate.

Broad incumbents

• Vancouver Film School: A leading private post-secondary entertainment arts school based in Vancouver offering comprehensive film, animation, and production programs. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in film-specific education, though focused on full-length credentialed programs rather than targeted short-format workforce training.
• Canadian Film Centre (CFC): A nationally recognized film, television, and digital media training institution based in Toronto. Comparable as a major film training and professional development body in Canada, operating at significantly larger scale and broader mandate than FTM.
• Toronto Film School: A private career college in Ontario offering diploma programs across film, television, and creative disciplines. Comparable as a broader film training institution serving aspiring industry professionals, though operating on a for-profit, full-program basis rather than FTM's targeted, modular course-and-certification model.

Others

• National Film Board of Canada (NFB): Canada's federal public film producer and distributor. Related as an adjacent national institution supporting Canadian filmmaking through production, talent development programs, and educational content, but not a direct training provider like FTM.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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