Top row L-R: Allia Janzen, Blair Doucette, Blessing Alasan. Second row L-R: Chelsa Reil, Curtis McGillivray, Justin Erhardt, Jessica Gares. Third row L-R: Parker Dittmer, Tess Dueck, Tyson Zack O’Brien, Wendy Whitebear. Fourth row L-R: Legbo Menegbo, Madison Osterhout, Maximillian Poelzer, Maria Hirsi, Craig Farrell.
In June 2022, 17 Saskatchewan residents began training through the new pilot program, NSI Crew Training for the Film + TV Industry, presented by Creative Saskatchewan.
This entry-level program was designed to teach participants about the logistics and process of how a script evolves into movie magic. The program aims to showcase career possibilities, provide connections to break into the business and inspire a passion for filmmaking.
Now that participants have completed the program, we asked them to share a written, audio or video reflection on what they’ve learned and how training helped guide them as they take the next steps in their careers.
The NSI Crew Training for the Film + TV Industry alumni are:
- Allia Janzen
- Anna Hrytsenko
- Blair Doucette
- Blessing Alasan
- Chelsa Reil
- Craig Farrell
- Curtis McGillivray
- Jessica Gares
- Justin Erhardt
- Legbo Menegbo
- Madison Osterhout
- Maria Hirsi
- Maximillian Poelzer
- Parker Dittmer
- Tess Dueck
- Tyson Zack O’Brien
- Wendy Whitebear
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NSI Crew Training for the Film + TV Industry is funded by Presenting Partner Creative Saskatchewan; Program Partner Reel Canada; Provincial Partner Saskatchewan Media Production Industry Association (SMPIA); Service Sponsors TWA Solutions, The Wireless Age. NSI Core Funders are Manitoba Sport, Culture & Heritage and the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Arts Council.