Author Archives: Jaimz Asmundson

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

At the Winnipeg Film Group and Cinematheque, as film people, so much of how we understand and relate to the world and communicate with others is through film. Film is an empathy machine, allowing us to educate ourselves on the …

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Welcome Mark Nuttall to the Cinematheque team!

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the team, Mark Nuttall!

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Employment Opportunity: Cinematheque Box Office Staff

Cinematheque is looking to hire new part-time box office staff to begin training in October.

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2021 Manitoba Film Hothouse Award: Darryl Nepinak

The Winnipeg Film Group is pleased to announce that Darryl Nepinak is the recipient of the 2021 Manitoba Film Hothouse Award for Creative Development.

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The New French Extremity (September & October 2021)

This series aims to showcase French filmmakers and French language films and build a greater appreciation of an underrepresented component of French cinema.

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World of Wong Kar Wai (September & October 2021)

With his lush and sensual visuals, pitch-perfect soundtracks, and soulful romanticism, Wong Kar Wai has established himself as one of the defining auteurs of contemporary cinema. Joined by such key collaborators as cinematographer Christopher Doyle; editor and production and costume …

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Cinematheque Safety Regulations

On Friday, August 13th we’re firing up the projector and you’ll once again be able to bask in the glow of our silver screen! Please read our safety regulations before joining us again to watch great cinema.

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We’ll miss you Dave

On Monday, July 26th we tragically lost our beloved coworker, mentor and friend Dave Barber. Dave passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family. Those of you who had the privilege of knowing him know what a gentle, kind, curious, …

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New Cinematheque T-shirts!

Project your love for your favourite local arthouse theatre out into the world with this retro t-shirt design based on a Cinematheque pennant design from the ’90s by Brad Caslor!

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Employment Opportunity: Cinematheque Box Office Manager

The Winnipeg Film Group (WFG) has an immediate opening for a permanent, part-time Cinematheque Box Office Manager.

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