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  • Thu Jul 20
    Updates From the WFG Distribution Department
    Updates From the WFG Distribution Department
    Highlights include screenings at Mirror Mountain Film Festival in Ottawa, The8Fest in Toronto, and Manitoba’s own Gimli International Film Festival!
  • Sat Jul 1
    Submissions Now Open! The 2023 MFM HOTHOUSE AWARD FOR CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
    Submissions Now Open! The 2023 MFM HOTHOUSE AWARD FOR CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
    Submissions for the 2023 MFM HOTHOUSE AWARD FOR CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT are now OPEN! Submissions are due Tuesday, August 1, 2023 by...
  • Thu Jun 22
    Suzuki Seijun Retrospective Tour (August 4-6)
    Suzuki Seijun Retrospective Tour (August 4-6)
    The Japan Foundation, Toronto is proud to celebrate the centennial of legendary Japanese filmmaker, Suzuki Seijun, with a Canada-wide retrospective tour of...
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Welcoming Ivan Hughes

The Winnipeg Film Group Board of Directors is pleased to announce and welcome back Ivan Hughes, as the new Executive Director. Ivan brings 15+ years of business management and is an experienced leader with strong interpersonal skills including consensus building, …

9th April 2022

Departure of Monica Lowe and David Knipe

The Winnipeg Film Group would like to announce the departure of Deputy Director Monica Lowe and Cinematheque Head Programmer David Knipe. Both were passionate about independent cinema and helped elevate the Winnipeg Film Group in the community. Monica Lowe was …

9th April 2022

Public Statement from the WFG Board of Directors

The WFG Board hears the expression of concern from the film community around recent changes. We asked to be held accountable by the community, and the feedback is indicative of this. We continue to listen to all concerns. We as …

9th April 2022

Call for submissions: The Barry Lank $1,500 Memorial Award

The 2nd Annual Barry Lank Memorial Award is presented by DOC Manitoba and the Winnipeg Film Group, in conjunction with the annual Gimme Some Truth Festival. The award is given to those who have shown exemplary work in the social awareness / social justice film genre as showcased in a particular documentary film. It is named in honour of Barry Lank csc, a Winnipeg-born film director and producer. The award recognizes a documentary that embodies Barry’s dedication to the craft and passion for storytelling. Deadline: April 15, 2022

15th March 2022

Architecture + Design Film Festival (April 6 – 10, 2022)

The Architecture + Design Film Festival (A+DFF) in Winnipeg presents critically acclaimed films focusing on the importance of architecture and design in everyday life. The films cover a range of design-oriented topics from architecture and urban design to graphics and product design

1st March 2022

UPDATE: Winnipeg Film Group continues to require proof of vaccination & masks in all spaces and for in-person activities

Dear Members of the Winnipeg Film Group, As you all are most likely aware, the Province of Manitoba is lifting all restrictions and mandates related to the COVID-19 pandemic by March 15.  We have been discussing internally with our staff …

25th February 2022

Black Horror: Perspectives and Interventions (March 2022)

Over the last few decades, Black filmmakers have carved out space for themselves, telling stories that reflect their everyday lives and exploring new futures. This film series aims to show horror through the Black lens and the ways that Black horror has shifted and continues to mold in new ways.

18th February 2022

2020/2021 WFG Annual General Meeting (AGM) Notice

The Winnipeg Film Group invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting on Monday, March 21st at 7 pm CT.

18th February 2022

Congratulations to the 2021 BIPOC Artist’s Film Fund recipient, MC de Natividad

The Winnipeg Film Group and IATSE Local 856 are pleased to announce that Maria Christina (MC) de Natividad is the recipient of the inaugural BIPOC Artist’s Film Fund.

17th February 2022

Support the WFG through our online 50/50 Raffle!

Supporting the Art of Independent Film By purchasing tickets in our 50/50 draw, you are contributing to the ongoing existence and vitality of independent film education, production, distribution, and exhibition here in Manitoba. Proceeds will be used for analog equipment …

13th January 2022
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