New to the Industry

The media production industry is project driven. Most people who work in the media production industry work on short term contracts. Networking is key for all job seekers. We’ve listed some suggestions below on how you can gain experience and get to know people working in the industry.

Getting started:

• Gain experience on a film set by doing extra or background acting work. You will be able to see what happens on set and see how film technicians work together. ACTRA Manitoba lists Background Casting Directors.

• Join On Screen Manitoba to access industry news, networking opportunities, professional development and more across the entire industry.

• Subscribe to In Focus, On Screen Manitoba’s free weekly bilingual newsletter and follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

• Connect with organizations that offer access to production support, equipment, volunteer opportunities and workshops:

  • Film Training Manitoba

  • Winnipeg Film Group

  • National Screen Institute

  • DOC Manitoba

  • Indigenous Filmmakers Association

  • The 48 hour Film Festival

  • Video Pool Media Arts Centre

• Stay up to date with what is happening in the industry by following groups that regularly post jobs and volunteer opportunities:

  • Get on Set Manitoba Facebook group

  • Film & Television Production in Winnipeg

  • OurToba Film Network

  • I need a producer / fixer / crew – Canada Edition

• On Screen Manitoba organizes opportunities for emerging creators of all ages and levels of experience interested in documentary, factual, unscripted, variety, animation, drama features and series.

  • Telefilm Canada’s Talent to Watch program

  • RBC $10,000 Pitch at the Gimli Film Festival

  • All Access, OSM’s bilingual industry forum

On Screen Manitoba is your connection to the Manitoba media production industry. We can help to guide you to the appropriate resources and opportunities.

Please contact us for more information.