Manitoba Film Industry

• Manitoba New Democrats promise incentives for new rental units, movie productions

  NDP Leader Wab Kinew says he would lift the provincial sales tax from the construction of new rental units if his party wins the Oct. 3 provincial election.

  Politics

  Sep 19, 2023
  
• Manitoba film industry hit by U.S. writers and actors strike

  Manitoba IATSE union president Nicolas Phillips said he has no work on film sets scheduled in the near future, leaving thousands of employees out of work.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2023
  
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• Multi-million dollar film studio coming to Niverville, Man.

  The 1,700-square-metre Jette film studio to be built in Niverville, south of Winnipeg, is expected to create 300 new jobs over three years.

  Economy

  Mar 23, 2023
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• Diverse casting taking centre stage in Manitoba film industry

  Rachel Rusen from Manitoba Film and Music says there are several projects seeking diverse casting, including productions with Indigenous and Special Olympics storylines.

  Entertainment

  Sep 24, 2021
• Manitoba’s film industry back in business after coronavirus shut down

  Manitoba's television and film industry is gearing up for a busy summer season after being halted for nearly three months due to COVID-19.

  Jun 17, 2020
• Manitoba film productions shuttered amid COVID-19 pandemic, but industry group points to future

  However, the provincially-funded corporation meant to bolster the film and music industries says Manitoba will weather the storm.

  Economy

  Apr 2, 2020
• Afro Prairie Film Festival aims to open doors for black film makers

  A unique film festival for Winnipeg will start showcasing black-centric films Friday night.

  Entertainment

  Feb 23, 2018