The Winnipeg Film Group (WFG) and IATSE Local 856 have launched the BIPOC Artist’s Film Fund to support emerging Manitoba creators.
To be eligible, applicants must be emerging BIPOC filmmakers with little previous film or video work. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, describing a proposed film / video concept and how this project will contribute to their artistic aspirations.
The selected recipient will be awarded with:
$10K in cash
$2K in WFG services (can be applied to gear, editing suite and studio rentals)
General WFG membership and production add-on (valued at $127)
Free access to two WFG workshops anytime up to one year after being awarded
Free access to two IATSE 856 workshops anytime up to one year after being awarded
Access to all of the networking and industry connection opportunities afforded by WFG, IATSE Local 856
A screening of their funded film at Cinematheque and online through Cinematheque at Home
Application deadline is December 31. Read more about how to apply.
OMA, developed through TELUS STORYHIVE by Griffin Cork, Karen Johnson-Diamond and Melanie Bahniuk will have a special online screening at THIRD ACTion Film Festival on December 7.
OMA tells the story of retired nurse and Griffin’s grandma, Sandy Moser, who has made over 2,300 masks for the arts community of Alberta by herself, for free. The documentary shows Sandy’s desire to give back to the Alberta arts community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The documentary will stream through the festival website on December 7 at 6:30 p.m. MST. Griffin and Sandy will be featured speakers at the event. Get your tickets now.
Developed through the TELUS STORYHIVE Local Heroes Edition in early 2021, OMA has premiered internationally at festivals including Black Bear Film Festival (US) and the international touring festival, Motion Picture International Film Festival.
