On a movie set, an extra’s role is often to sit and wait. In November 2020, thousands of people were waiting for Manitoba’s film industry — a gig economy — to reopen. Minus productions underway, the industry shut down due to COVID-19.
An emerging Manitoba filmmaker has $10,000 to hone her craft for the big screen.
The 20th anniversary of the Gimli Film Festival will be one to remember.
While most Manitobans are staying indoors these days, it may be the perfect time to dig out those old videotapes and forgotten 8mm film reels. But finding a way to watch old technology can prove challenging.
WINNIPEG — Film productions in Manitoba will find it easier to control traffic around their sets with new flexibility from the province.
The Gimli Film Festival has commissioned 11 Manitoba filmmakers to create new films for the 2020 festival.
The Gimli Film Festival wrapped up Sunday and set some new records to conclude the 19th annual event on the shores of Lake Winnipeg.
Cue the opening credits, the Gimli Film Festival is about to make a reel impression for its 19th season on the shores of Lake Winnipeg.
WINNIPEG — Twelve films, a short film competition, an art show and gala make up this year’s Reel Pride Film Festival.
The Gimli Film Festival will literally have something for even the toughest of film critics when it screens more than 59 Manitoba-made films.
Finalists have been announced in the 7th Annual Gimli Film Festival RBC $10,000 Emerging Filmmaker Competition.
A casting call has gone out for 650 paid extras to work on a major Hollywood feature film shooting in Winnipeg later this month.
