Associations / Guilds / Unions
Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (ACCT)
Contact: Judy Jackson-Rink
1385 Homer St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 5M9
Phone: (604) 684-4528
Fax: (604) 684-4574
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is a national non-profit professional association designed to promote, recognize and celebrate exceptional achievements in the Canadian film and television industry. Represents over 3,000 professionals across Canada.
Actra Manitoba
Contact: Rob Macklin
110 - 388 Donald St.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2J4
Phone: (204) 339-9750
Fax: (204) 947-5664
Email: manitoba@actra.ca
Web site: www.actra.ca
Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists.
Canadian Authors Association - Manitoba Branch
Contact: Janine Legal
207 - 63 Albert St.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1G4
Phone: (204) 947-0512
An association organized by writers for writers. For people actively seeking to become writers and for individuals wishing to support writers. We offer workshops, a manuscript reading service and much more.
Canadian Film & Television Production Association (CFPTA)
Suite 605 - 151 Slater St.
Ottawa, ON K1P 5H3
Phone: (613) 233-1444
Toll Free: 1-800-656-7440
Fax: (613) 233-0073
Email: ottawa@cftpa.ca
Web site: www.cftpa.ca
A non-profit association, the CFTPA represents more than 400 companies involved in the Canadian media content production industry, promoting the general interests of its members. Activities include lobbying government on policy, creating international initiatives, negotiating labour agreements, overseeing copyright initiatives, offering mentorship programs, seminars, an annual conference and producing industry publications.
Directors Guild of Canada (DGC)
Manitoba District Council: Susan Robinson, Business Agent
Helen Dilworth, Administrator
405 - 138 Portage Ave. East
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0A1
Phone: (204) 940-4300
Fax: (204) 942-2610
Email: mbdgc@escape.ca
National Office
One Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 604
Toronto, ON M4P 3A1
Phone: (416) 482-6640
Fax: (416) 482-6639
DGC is a national labour organization representing key creative and logistical personnel in the film and television industry.
Film Training Manitoba
Contact: Valerie Shantz, Executive Director
007 - 100 Arthur St.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H3
Phone: (204) 989-9669
Fax: (204) 989-9660
Email: film@pangea.ca
Web site: www.filmtraining.mb.ca
Industry-focused training for emerging and existing film crew and above the line personnel. Revolving application date for professional development fund, open to all individuals working in Manitoba's film industry. Facilitator of deeming provision.
IATSE Local 669
Contact: Gerry Rutherford
5 - 210 Brooksbank Ave.
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3S5
Phone: (604) 983-5580
Fax: (604) 983-5579
Email: camera@ia669.com
I.A.T.S.E. 669 International Photographers Guild Western Canada: DOP's, Cam Operators, 1st A/C, 2nd A/C, camera trainees, stills & video.
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IATSE Local 856
Contact: Joe Laurin
303-275 Broadway Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
Phone: (204) 953-1100
Fax: (204) 953-1109
Email: info@iatse856.com
Film Technicians union covering: Art Department, Construction, Paint, Costume, Script, Hair, Make-Up, Sets, Props, Greens, Transport, Craft Services, Firt Aid, Sound, Grip and Electric, Special Effects.
Maniotba Arts Council
Contact: Richard Holden
525 - 93 Lombard Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3B1
Phone: (204) 945-2237
Fax: (204) 945-5925
Email: manart1@mb.sympatico.ca
A provincial arms-length funding agency. It offers grants to professional, independant Manitoba film makers, video artists or script writers.
Manitoba Association of Playwrights
503 - 100 Arthur St.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H3
Phone: (204) 942-8941
Fax: (204) 942-1555
Email: map@pangea.ca
Manitoba Audio Recording Industry Association (MARIA)
Contact: Sam Baardman
407 - 100 Arthur St.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H3
Phone: (204) 942-8650
Fax: (204) 942-1555
Email: info@manaudio.mb.ca
Web site: www.manaudio.mb.ca
MARIA is Manitoba's music industry association with 350 members including acts from all genres, along with companies. MARIA publishes the annual Manitoba Music Industry Directory which is also available online at MARIA's website.
Manitoba Motion Picture Industries Association (MMPIA)
Contact: Executive Director
304 - 100 Arthur St.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H3
Phone: (204) 949-8869
Fax: (204) 947-9290
Email: info@mmpia.mb.ca
Web site: www.mmpia.mb.ca
MMPIA is a non-profit organization representing the interests of Manitoba's film and video community. MMPIA's membership includes filmmakers, producers, craftspeople, actors, broadcasters, educators and suppliers of the industry. Collectively the members of MMPIA work to create opportunities for the production, promotion and appreciation of film and video in Manitoba.
Manitoba Society of Independent Animators
Contact: John Tanasiciuk
c/o 300 - 136 Market Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0P4
Phone: (204) 783-7528
Manitoba Writers Guild
206 -- 100 Arthur St.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H3
Phone: (204) 942-6134
Fax: (204) 942-5754
Email: mbwriters@escape.ca
Web site: www.mbwriter.mb.c
National Screen Institute - Canada
Contact: Cheryl Ashton, Executive Director
206 - 70 Arthur St.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1G7
Phone: (204) 956-7800
Toll Free: 1-800-952-9307
Fax: (204) 956-5811
Email: info@nsi-canada.ca
NSI-Canada is a national film and telvision training organization that prepares writers, directors and producers at all levels of experience for a fuller, richer career.
Video Pool
300 - 100 Arthur St.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1H3
Phone: (204) 949-9134
Fax: (204) 942-1555
Email: vpdist@videopool.mb.ca
Winnipeg Film Group
Contact: Brendon Sawatsky
304 - 100 Arthur St.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3H1
Phone: (204) 925-3455
Fax: (204) 942-6799
Email: wfg@pangea.ca
Web site: www.winnipegfilmgroup.mb.ca
Artist run film co-operaive. Training, funding, equipment rentals, distribution.
Writer's Guild of Canada
1225 - 123 Edward St.
Toronto, ON M5G 1E2
Toll Free: 1-800-567-9974
Fax: (416) 979-9273
Email: info@writersguildofcanada.com
Web site: www.writersguildofcanada.com
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