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WFG offices closed on Friday, November 11th

Winnipeg Film Group offices will be closed on Friday, Nov 11th for Remembrance Day. For rentals, please pick up/drop off on before Nov 11th. Our office hours are Monday to Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pm. If renting over the weekend, you …

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Black Film Collective meeting on November 24th

The Black Film Club was built out of the need for space for Black folks in Winnipeg to connect with one another about the art of filmmaking. This club is for Black folks who are filmmakers, movie lovers and all …

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The Winnipeg Film Group is pleased to welcome new staff and announce staffing updates

Dylan Baillie (he/him) | Production | Production Programs Manager Dylan is responsible for overseeing the programs in the Production Centre, including overseeing funding, equipment and facility care. He also provides senior-level support to other areas of the Production Department. Dylan …

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Howard Curle Celebration of Life

Howard Curle Celebration of Life Sunday, November 6, 2022 Convocation Hall (in Wesley Hall, “the castle”), University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue Doors open 1:00 p.m. Program 2:00 p.m. Reception 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Free Sunday street parking Indoor paid …

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Remembering Erin Hembrador

The Winnipeg Film Group is deeply saddened to hear of Erin Hembrador’s passing. Erin was a talented Filipino-Canadian film professional, award-winning independent filmmaker and inspiring mentor who told poignant and sincere stories of the diaspora. Erin was nominated for Best …

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WFG Members’ Screening Submissions are now open!

The Winnipeg Film Group (WFG) is seeking submissions for the next round of Members’ Screenings. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, November 14th, 2022 at 11:59pm CST WHEN: Saturday, December 17th, 2022 (7pm & 9pm) and Holiday Party WHERE: WFG Cinematheque Attention WFG members! Submit your film …

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Production Town Hall

ATTENTION FILMMAKERS! We want your feedback! We are hosting a Production Town Hall to get your feedback on: ▪ Equipment acquisitions ▪ Ideas for training workshops ▪ Production networking for crew jobs + more WHEN: Monday, November 7th at 7pm …

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2022 Manitoba Film Hothouse Award: Adam Brooks

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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Remembering Howard Curle

Howard Curle passed away on August 12, 2022, at age 74 after living with multiple myeloma for almost four years. Howard was involved with the Winnipeg Film Group for decades and was a good friend of the late Dave Barber. …

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The 48 Film Festival Manitoba Encore Expanded Screening TONIGHT!

TONIGHT! Come celebrate homegrown filmmaking talent at The 48 Film Fest Manitoba encore expanded screening! Wednesday, August 17th at 7pm | Doors Open at 6:30pm At the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain – CCFM (340 blvd. Provencher in St. Boniface in La Gallerie …

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