Film Training Manitoba

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from Film Training Manitoba! 🎬

Our office will be closed from December 24, 2025, and will reopen on January 5, 2026.

12/18/2025

Warm up with this great shot! 😉

12/18/2025

***CASTING CLOSED, THANK YOU***

SEEKING YOUNG FEMALE PHOTO DOUBLE for scenes in TV series SHORTWAVE on January 7, 2026.

Please review the photos and details below and only submit your child if she is a close match in both sizes and hair.

DAY OF WORK: Wednesday January 7 (must be fully available all day/evening but will only work up to 8 hours)
LOCATION: Winnipeg
ROLE: Photo double (rate of pay: excellent)
REQUIREMENTS: must closely match the sizes (see below) and the hair (see photos). If hair is similar but longer, child must be willing have it trimmed to match the actor.

SIZES REQUIRED (she should be close, but does not have to be exact)
- Height 4'6 - 4'8
- Weight 50-60 lbs
- Waist 22"
- Neck 10.5"
- Sleeve length from nape of neck to wrist-relaxed arm: 23.5"
- typical t-shirt size: 7-9 kids

TO SUBMIT: send an email to [email protected] with the subject line FEMALE CHILD PHOTO DOUBLE and all of the following information as soon as possible. We are making selections for this roles very quickly!
- Child's first and last name
- Child's age
- Child's height and weight
- Child's other measurements (if known), or typical clothing sizes worn
- Parent contact name
- Parent contact number
- Parent contact email
- State that your child can be fully available on January 7
- State any limitations on her schedule before December 19 (for a fitting if requested)
- Include FIVE WELL-LIT PHOTOS: 1 head and shoulders, 1 head to toe, 1 left facing, 1 right facing, 1 from back. Be sure that her hair is loose, or (optional) styled to match the photos.

If you have questions, you can send us an email. Don't delay in submitting, and please share this post with others!

12/17/2025

Film Training Manitoba's exciting Intro to Final Draft & Movie Magic Course returns in January with Aaron Graham as the instructor! 🎬

Read more about the course and register here: https://filmtraining.mb.ca/intro-to-final-draft-movie-magic/

12/16/2025

12/14/2025

Great moment! Many thanks to for greeting 3 time Emmy winning Production Designer ’s SWIFT Conference speaker Elisabeth Williams.

12/13/2025

Billy’s checking his list and slashing it twice.
Filmed here in Winnipeg with our talented local crew and amazing Actra members!

SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT – in theaters NOW!

12/12/2025

Thank you for partnering with for this great training session with 😉

12/11/2025

Thank you to the generous contributions of Canada’s Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) 2025 Conference partners!

This event would not have been possible without our participants, instructors, and partners, all of whom played a vital role in the success of the only film industry conference established and run by women in the film trades! 🎬

12/10/2025

Film Training Manitoba is thrilled to share that our Film Expo, in partnership with
FRANK Digital is returning on January 10 & 11, 2026! 🎬📽

This engaging two-day workshop provides participants with the opportunity to:
• Set up cameras
• Conduct tests
• Film a mock shoot in a commercial style

The second day will be dedicated to post-production techniques.

With limited spots available, we encourage you to register as soon as possible!

Link to register: https://filmtraining.mb.ca/manitoba-film-expo-2026-camera-set-ups-tests-mock-shooting-post-production/

12/09/2025

Thank you for meeting Supporting Women Film Trades (SWIFT) 2025 Conference Executive and our keynote Elisabeth Williams and FTM’s