August 8, 2016

Welcoming Syrian Newcomers

We are now accepting applications by Syrian refugee newcomers for free programming at the Winnipeg Film Group and Winnipeg Cinematheque.

August 4, 2016

Maddin films screen on WAG’s rooftop

Want a quintessential Winnipeg summer evening? The WAG’s next Rooftop Pop-Up features two Guy Maddin films and a candy bar! Be sure to buy tickets in advance for this event happening Wednesday,…

August 4, 2016

20 year old Winnipeg cartoon screening in New York

Congratulations to Paul Ullrich and his 1996 animation “Love Means Never Asking You To Shave Your Legs” which will screen as part of an alumni show at the School of Visual…

August 4, 2016

DVD Catalogue for Educators and Libraries

Our 2016 Educational Catalogue contains 57 DVDS and 3 publications featuring a wealth of film resources to teach about Indigenous Canadians, History and Community, Heath and Medicine including Food Security, and…

August 3, 2016

Winnipeg Filmmaking Team Head to TIFF2016

Congrats to the Winnipeg filmmaking team of Fabian Velasco, Milos Mitrovic, Ian Bawa and Markus Henkel! Their short film “Imitations” will have its World Premiere at the renowned Toronto International…

July 28, 2016

Production Centre Manitoba Tour

WFG Production Centre Director, Ben Williams, talks about his recent tour to rural Manitoba to deliver workshops on making movies with your smartphone (7 mins).

July 27, 2016

Case Study: The Alternative Marketing & Distribution of “The Act of Killing”

Evan Husney's case study on the Marketing & Distribution tactics used on the spectacular worldwide release of "The Act of Killing" (1 hr 25 mins).

July 11, 2016

48 Hour Film Contest 2016 – Screenings @ Gimli Film Festival & Cinematheque

Join Our Gimli Film Festival Facebook Screening Join Our Cinematheque Facebook Screening Please direct all questions to ben@winnipegfilmgroup.com

July 8, 2016

Now accepting submissions to Gimme Some Truth 2016

Deadline: September 9, 2016 We are now accepting Canadian documentary submissions for the 2016 edition of the Gimme Some Truth Documentary Festival to be held November 3-6, 2016.  We are…

June 29, 2016

Winnipeg Film Office Closure and early pickup week.

PLEASE NOTE: The Winnipeg Film Group will be closed on Friday, July 1 so we can celebrate Canada Day. If you need to rent gear for the weekend, you can…