Quantify and visualize the carbon footprint of production activities. Training will be delivered for two carbon calculators: albert & PEAR.

About the instructor
Samantha is a sustainability consultant with Green Spark Group. While studying at Quest University Canada in Squamish, BC, she implemented a successful waste management system that diverted over 80% of the university’s student waste from landfill. She was awarded a Showcase Presenter position for her undergraduate thesis on waste contamination at local food service institutions and has presented at various events including a TEDx conference. Sam values community and is passionate about empowering people and businesses to reduce their impacts on the environment. While working as an Environmental PA on Y: The Last Man (FX, 2021), she engaged crew in recycling and reusables initiatives, and coordinated surplus food donation through Second Harvest in the Greater Toronto Area. Sam is hopeful that humans will overcome the global climate crisis and is dedicated to supporting that change in the motion picture industry. 

Cost

Free

Understand industry trends and the data collection needed from vendors for reporting and compiling for accurate carbon footprint tracking.

About the instructor
Ashleigh Prince is a senior on-production sustainability consultant. She has worked in the entertainment industry including, music, TV, film and live events, for the last 30 years. While working on the hit ABC show, “Nashville” in its first season, Ashleigh worked with department heads to bring about more sustainable practices across the show. Next she brought the film “Unacceptable Levels” to Nashville in 2012, to a sold out audience. The reaction by the audience to this film sparked the creation of Ecogal: The Curious Consumer, a pilot and blog.  

Ashleigh brings her wealth of experience in entertainment to Green Spark Group and will focus her energy on advancing sustainable practices in Tennessee. 

Cost

Free

If you would like to contribute to the development of the media production industry in Manitoba and would like more information about volunteer opportunities with On Screen Manitoba’s Board of Directors or any of its committees, please contact our Governance Co Chairs Steven Foster or Rob Rowan. 

Please RSVP if you would like to attend.

Legal Considerations for the Media Production Industry is a series of lunch and learn sessions for emerging and mid-level producers intended to provide an understanding of basic legal considerations for productions from development through delivery. 

This session will focus on post-production concepts including distribution and sales agent agreements, errors & omissions insurance, fair dealing and delivery.

Light lunch is included.

About the instructors

Ian Harris – Entertainment Lawyer  

Ian’s practice focuses on legal transactions in the entertainment industry with an emphasis on film and TV production, video games, interactive digital media, privacy, and intellectual property acquisition, distribution and protection. Ian also works with Mark Edwards in the firm’s entertainment litigation practice.  

Ian is a trusted counselor whose clients value his careful drafting and unflagging attention to detail. Ian has developed particular expertise drafting and negotiating employment and independent contractor agreements in the film and TV industry, as well as production services agreements and co-production agreements.  

Ian routinely volunteers as a duty counsel with Artists’ Legal Advice Services and is a frequent contributor to the firm’s legal blog. Prior to joining Edwards Creative Law, Ian articled at a personal injury firm and worked as a personal trainer.  

Michael Duboff, Entertainment Lawyer 

Michael Duboff is a seasoned Canadian entertainment attorney, deeply embedded in the music, film, and TV spheres.  

Hailing from Winnipeg, his expertise extends throughout Manitoba and Ontario, bridging artistic and corporate worlds.  

With roots as a musician and film industry professional in major cities like Toronto and Vancouver, he's not just a lawyer but a passionate advocate for artists. His diverse background and dedication make him an invaluable ally for the dynamic arts community. 

Cost: Free

In Person space is limited, registration is required.

Registration for virtual participation is available.

Generously supported through a partnership with RRC Polytech Community Sponsorship program  

Edwards Creative Law - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™ 
 We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services. 
  
We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes. Learn more here.

This workshop will enhance your comprehension of conflict habits and patterns and support the development of knowledge and skills to effectively prevent, manage, and resolve conflicts in the workplace.

Frameworks and skills learned can also help reshape thoughts, actions, and relationships in all areas of life, including the most important personal connections.

This workshop will explore three areas:  

• Befriending and Preventing Conflict

• Skills for Managing Differences

• Skills for Resolving Acute Conflict

About the instructor
David Dyck, MA, CMed is a seasoned conflict resolution practitioner with 30 years of professional experience. He has assisted hundreds of teams across a wide swath of industry, including the film and arts sectors, to talk about difficult issues, manage differences, and leverage the power of positive conflict to transform relationships and teamwork for the better. As a trainer, Dave has presented courses across Canada as well as in the USA and Europe. He holds a BA and Master’s degree in conflict resolution and has been a managing partner, senior mediator and trainer at Facilitated Solutions since 2003.

Cost
OSM , DGC - MDC and ICG 669 members: No charge

IATSE Local 856 members: $20
Non-members: $80 (fee includes an OSM Professional membership, value $80). 

Generously supported through a partnership with RRC Polytech Community Sponsorship program.

Engage and persuade people on a deeper level. Attract attention and turn attention into action. Learn how to apply strategic storytelling techniques to pitches, presentations, and marketing.

In this session, you will:    

• Learn the structure of storytelling; 

• Understand the science of storytelling and how it works on our brain; 

• Harness the power of storytelling to enhance your communication skills; and,    

• Learn how to craft the appropriate messages to audiences to maximize engagement.    

About the instructor
Doug Darling is the founder of Tripwire Media Group, an award-winning video production company that specializes in storytelling. He is skilled in the art and science of story and teaches others how to harness its useful power. From coaching classes of students across the world, to training companies on the Science of Storytelling, to embarking on a new journey in securing Legacy stories for those we love most — Doug truly has a passion for storytelling and what it can do for people and organizations.

Cost
OSM members: Free 
Non-members: $125 (fee includes an OSM Professional membership, value $80). 

Generously supported through a partnership with RRC Polytech Community Sponsorship program.

This first-of-its-kind workshop aims to address the steps that the industry is actively taking to address sustainability through initiatives in energy conservation, materials management, waste reduction, and carbon accounting. Utilizing tools like sustainability budgets, planning frameworks, and carbon calculators, professionals are implementing effective strategies to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainable production practices.

This workshop presents a unique opportunity for our local industry to embrace progressive and environmentally conscious practices. Be part of this exciting movement that promises to reshape the way we approach film production and contribute to a more sustainable future. 

Cost:

General Registration: $20 + GST*
OSM Members: No charge
IATSE 856 Members: No charge
DGC Members: No charge

*Subsidies available

Green Spark Group is the industry leader in the field of sustainable production. Trusted by the world’s largest media companies, [they] have a proven track record in television, commercial, and feature film production. [They] shake things up by empowering production companies and corporations - both large and small - to explore and adopt green practices and solutions suited to their scale and size. [They] work with individual productions seeking guidance in how to implement sustainable practices or build momentum for sustainable production and companies to develop strategies and understand their greenhouse gas emissions. Green Spark Group is a woman-owned business serving clients across North America, with the goal of shifting the culture of film production.

The Nature of Things is offering a one-day workshop and networking opportunity for up to 15 selected documentary filmmakers or production crew.

The goal of this in-person workshop is to introduce participants to key decision-makers and insider information about science and nature filmmaking, from how to come up with a great pitch to how to work with our hosts.

CBC’s Sue Dando and co-host Sarika Cullis-Suzuki will lead the workshops and networking session alongside independent producers with experience creating for The Nature of Things. 

This workshop is part of a series of cross-Canada workshops and screenings in which The Nature of Things team has been inspiring the next generation of filmmakers and engaging with fans of the series.

As part of this Winnipeg tour, The Nature of Things in partnership with Winnipeg Public Library will also be hosting a public screening event on March 14, 2024, at the Millennium Library.  

Workshop Date & Time: March 15, 2024, Full Day (tentative 9:00 to 5:00 pm) 

Venue Location: The Output, Video Pool Media Arts Centre (2nd floor, 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg)

Submission Deadline Extended: February 15, 2024

Eligibility

This program is open to creatives who are:

• 18 years of age or older

• Based in Manitoba

• Individuals who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, and/or from the Deaf and Disabled* communities will be given priority, but all are welcome to apply

• Working in film and television**

• Interested in science and nature filmmaking 

• Not currently employed by CBC

*This program’s understanding of disability embraces The Accessible Canada Act definition which is inclusive of visible and invisible disabilities, permanent, temporary, or episodic in nature.

**The eligibility criteria for “working in film and television” include employment in a broad range of industry positions.

Commitment:

CBC will invite up to 15 participants who will participate in a day-long workshop in Winnipeg. A modest travel stipend may be available for eligible participants not based in Winnipeg.

CBC is committed to accessibility. Please let us know what we can do to make this program accessible to you in your application (e.g. closed captioning, ASL interpretation, alt formats, and more).

Application Requirements

1. Biography: A list of relevant credits or CV.

2. Statement of Interest: A few paragraphs telling us why you’re interested in science and nature filmmaking and your ideal outcome from the workshop.

How to Apply: Applicants may apply online via this link. Alternatively, applicants may also review this application form and email their application to tnot@cbc.ca  in written, spoken, or signed formats. Any inquiries about this program should be directed to the CBC at tnot@cbc.ca.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: Do I have to have a credit on a science and nature film to apply? 

A: No - definitely not. We’re looking for people new to the genre but interested in this area of documentary filmmaking. 

Q: Do I have to have documentary credits to apply?

A: Ideally candidates will have some documentary or unscripted experience, but we value other storytelling experiences and encourage those interested to apply.

Q: Do I need to have advanced science university degrees and/or experience in scientific studies and animal behavior to apply?

A: We encourage all applicants who have an interest to apply regardless of their academic backgrounds.

Additional questions or concerns: Please reach out to tnot@cbc.ca.

On Screen Manitoba — in collaboration with the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) - Manitoba District Council, IATSE Local 856 and ICG 669 — is thrilled to launch the Leadership Development Series with Managing People and Communication Skills led by Holly Palmer. The Leadership Development Series was initiated to support media production industry leaders to navigate team building and essential skills for our growing and evolving workforce.  

The Leadership Development Series is tailored for production managers, keys, leads, heads of department, first assistants, directors, filmmakers, and producers. Gain practical skills for immediate on-the-job impact, improve communication in fast-paced work settings, and elevate team morale, motivation, and performance. 

Managing People:

In this segment, first-time supervisors will delve into essential people management skills. The series aims to set the tone for daily adherence to policies and standards, boosting confidence in team supervision through the principles of respect and effectiveness.

Effective Communication:

Navigate communication challenges in dynamic environments with practical tools for handling difficult messages. The series also focuses on enhancing open communication to foster improved team dynamics.

Who Should Attend:

The Leadership Development Series - Managing People and Effective Communication is tailored for producers, production managers, keys, leads, heads of department, first assistants, directors and filmmakers. Gain practical skills for immediate on-the-job impact, improve communication in fast-paced work settings, and elevate team morale, motivation, and performance.

Why Attend:

• Learn essential people management skills.

• Set the tone for daily adherence to policies and standards.

• Boost confidence in team supervision.

• Overcome communication challenges in dynamic environments.

• Equip with tools for handling difficult messages.

• Enhance open communication for improved team dynamics.

Presented by Edwards Creative Law in collaboration with
Manitoba Film & Music and On Screen Manitoba

Legal Considerations for the Media Production Industry: Production Financing Essentials, will take place on February 28, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Creative Manitoba classroom (4th floor, 300-245 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg). Participants will also have the option to participate virtually (via a live stream). 

Hosted by Mark Edwards (Managing Partner, Entertainment Lawyer, Edwards Creative Law), Michael Duboff (Entertainment Lawyer, Edwards Creative Law), and Brian Clasper (Director of Film Financing and Tax Credits) this session will focus on  production financing, including sources of funding, financing mechanism and structures, entities and organizations involved in production financing, cash flows and waterfalls, and a production case study.  

The session is free, however you must register to attend as space is limited.

The Nature of Things is offering a one-day workshop and networking opportunity for up to 15 selected documentary filmmakers or production crew.

The goal of this in-person workshop is to introduce participants to key decision-makers and insider information about science and nature filmmaking, from how to come up with a great pitch to how to work with our hosts.

CBC’s Sue Dando and co-host Sarika Cullis-Suzuki will lead the workshops and networking session alongside independent producers with experience creating for The Nature of Things. 

This workshop is part of a series of cross-Canada workshops and screenings in which The Nature of Things team has been inspiring the next generation of filmmakers and engaging with fans of the series.

As part of this Winnipeg tour, The Nature of Things in partnership with Winnipeg Public Library will also be hosting a public screening event on March 14, 2024, at the Millennium Library.  

Workshop Date & Time: March 15, 2024, Full Day (tentative 9:00 to 5:00 pm) 

Venue Location: The Output, Video Pool Media Arts Centre (2nd floor, 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg)

Submission Deadline Extended: February 15, 2024

Eligibility

This program is open to creatives who are:

• 18 years of age or older

• Based in Manitoba

• Individuals who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, and/or from the Deaf and Disabled* communities will be given priority, but all are welcome to apply

• Working in film and television**

• Interested in science and nature filmmaking 

• Not currently employed by CBC

*This program’s understanding of disability embraces The Accessible Canada Act definition which is inclusive of visible and invisible disabilities, permanent, temporary, or episodic in nature.

**The eligibility criteria for “working in film and television” include employment in a broad range of industry positions.

Commitment:

CBC will invite up to 15 participants who will participate in a day-long workshop in Winnipeg. A modest travel stipend may be available for eligible participants not based in Winnipeg.

CBC is committed to accessibility. Please let us know what we can do to make this program accessible to you in your application (e.g. closed captioning, ASL interpretation, alt formats, and more).

Application Requirements

1. Biography: A list of relevant credits or CV.

2. Statement of Interest: A few paragraphs telling us why you’re interested in science and nature filmmaking and your ideal outcome from the workshop.

How to Apply: Applicants may apply online via this link. Alternatively, applicants may also review this application form and email their application to tnot@cbc.ca  in written, spoken, or signed formats. Any inquiries about this program should be directed to the CBC at tnot@cbc.ca.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: Do I have to have a credit on a science and nature film to apply? 

A: No - definitely not. We’re looking for people new to the genre but interested in this area of documentary filmmaking. 

Q: Do I have to have documentary credits to apply?

A: Ideally candidates will have some documentary or unscripted experience, but we value other storytelling experiences and encourage those interested to apply.

Q: Do I need to have advanced science university degrees and/or experience in scientific studies and animal behavior to apply?

A: We encourage all applicants who have an interest to apply regardless of their academic backgrounds.

Additional questions or concerns: Please reach out to tnot@cbc.ca.

Ourtoba is proud to be working with Queer Film Collective to present “Reel Brew” with Nicole Loewen — Workforce Development Liaison with On Screen Manitoba. This is an opportunity to learn how to break into the Manitoba film industry and have a successful career.

This is a free event.

New Media Manitoba — in partnership with OSM — is hosting a speaker session for the Virtual Production CoLab on January 30. This lunch-hour event will kick off the program with a presentation by Paul Furminger, owner and creative director of Fish Flight Entertainment. 

Register for the session here.