NSI and FTM partnership brings resources to Indigenous creators, Manitoba’s northern communities

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Media release

March 3, 2020

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Liz Hover

Director of Operations

The National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI) and Film Training Manitoba (FTM) have entered into a partnership to bring a combination of joint educational programming including distance learning, in-class training, career consulting and outreach to Indigenous creators and Manitoba’s northern communities.

The partnership will directly benefit students of CBC New Indigenous Voices, presented by NSI. Students will have access to the required courses for membership of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (IATSE Local 856), Director’s Guild of Canada’s Manitoba District Council (DGC-MB) and International Cinematographers Guild of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) ICG 669.

“Film Training Manitoba is honoured to partner with a world-class training organization like the National Screen Institute. This initiative is a significant boost to helping grow Manitoba’s workforce capacity in film,” said Adam Smoluk, FTM’s managing director – and NSI graduate.

“The National Screen Institute places great importance on developing storytellers and advancing their careers. This partnership with Film Training Manitoba will give Manitoba students in the north and south a valuable advantage as they seek employment in the province’s growing film and television industries,” said Joy Loewen, NSI’s CEO.

NSI is currently accepting applications for CBC New Indigenous Voices until Friday, March 20, 2020, at 5 p.m.

About Film Training Manitoba

Film Training Manitoba provides workforce and human resource development to build a highly skilled and adaptable workforce 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. With this information FTM offers industry driven, skill-based training that is targeted where labour gaps occur.

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About the National Screen Institute – Canada (NSI)

We partner with a visionary network of donors, businesses, and private and public organizations to provide industry-informed training in screen-based media, equipping creators across Canada with the skills to tell unforgettable stories.

By prioritizing storytellers from equity-deserving communities – including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), women, 2SLGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and those in regional and remote areas – we help build a more sustainable industry and a workforce ready to meet evolving market demands.

Our students and alumni find their voices and places on the global stage, strengthening the creative economy and shaping a better world.

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The National Screen Institute is supported by: Core Funders: Manitoba Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism, the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Arts Council, Rogers; Benefactors: TELUS, Telefilm Canada, Canada Media Fund (CMF), Department for Women and Gender Equality (WAGE); Patrons: CBC, Paramount+, Creative Saskatchewan; Builders: APTN, TikTok Canada, Indigenous Screen Office (ISO); Strategic Sponsors: Manitoba Film & Music, Department of Canadian Heritage, Bell Media, RBC, documentary Channel, CBC Gem, Neeginan Education, Training and Employment Services, Inc. (NETES), Alberta Film Commission, Creative BC; Industry Partner: National Film Board of Canada; Friends: Ontario Creates, Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Bell Fund, Sunbelt Rentals Film & TV.