Red River College is pleased to partner with Film Training Manitoba to help Manitobans get involved in this exciting and growing industry. Crew positions in the film industry are unionized and for membership in the MB film unions, completion of these courses is required.
Register for this affordable course bundle to start your career in administration, trades or technical roles in the film industry. A special discount is offered to alumni.
Courses and Descriptions
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Register for this affordable course bundle to start your career in administration, trades or technical roles in the film industry. A special discount is offered to alumni - contact us to claim your discount.
Film training at a glance:
Up to three months available to complete the five courses
Each course takes 2-3 hours to complete
Each course has an open book test with 80% as the passing grade
There is a $30 fee to retake the course
Your certificate of completion is held with Film Training Manitoba and verified by the required union
Online course material can be accessed using the Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox web browsers
The bundle Includes:
Set Orientation
Set Orientation prepares you for communication and scheduling filmmaking processes and procedures. Productions involve many people in diverse fields and crewmembers rely on set etiquette for standards of behavior, terminology, and communication between departments.
Locations
Get ready to learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Locations Department. Topics include: the implementation of logistical plans for the production unit; professional standards of conduct including maintain filming locations per contracts and monitoring the safety of cast, crew and the public.
Intro to Paper
Many forms and documents are used on a film or television project or "show". This course prepares you for the standard paperwork used in production offices including: the start pack, scheduling documents, call sheets, sides, the daily production report, and accounting forms.
Safety Awareness
This course explores the potential hazards and procedures to follow in order to keep those around you safe and healthy on set. Instruction includes the use of special protective equipment, location of first aid and emergency response equipment, and procedural information regarding reporting of unsafe or potentially dangerous conditions that could affect workers, co-workers or third parties.
Propane Safety
Participants are introduced to practical information on the safe handling of propane including the basics of proper storage, operation, and refueling of propane cylinders. Also outlined are fire safety procedures and the uses for propane on set.
Register for this affordable course bundle to start your career in administration, trades or technical roles in the film industry. A special discount is offered to alumni - contact us to claim your discount.
Film training at a glance:
Up to three months available to complete the five courses
Each course takes 2-3 hours to complete
Each course has an open book test with 80% as the passing grade
There is a $30 fee to retake the course
Your certificate of completion is held with Film Training Manitoba and verified by the required union
Online course material can be accessed using the Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox web browsers
The bundle Includes:
Set Orientation
Set Orientation prepares you for communication and scheduling filmmaking processes and procedures. Productions involve many people in diverse fields and crewmembers rely on set etiquette for standards of behavior, terminology, and communication between departments.
Locations
Get ready to learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Locations Department. Topics include: the implementation of logistical plans for the production unit; professional standards of conduct including maintain filming locations per contracts and monitoring the safety of cast, crew and the public.
Intro to Paper
Many forms and documents are used on a film or television project or "show". This course prepares you for the standard paperwork used in production offices including: the start pack, scheduling documents, call sheets, sides, the daily production report, and accounting forms.
Safety Awareness
This course explores the potential hazards and procedures to follow in order to keep those around you safe and healthy on set. Instruction includes the use of special protective equipment, location of first aid and emergency response equipment, and procedural information regarding reporting of unsafe or potentially dangerous conditions that could affect workers, co-workers or third parties.
Propane Safety
Participants are introduced to practical information on the safe handling of propane including the basics of proper storage, operation, and refueling of propane cylinders. Also outlined are fire safety procedures and the uses for propane on set.
The discounted course fee that appears on this page is only available to RRC alumni. If you are not an alumnus, please register using this page.
Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.
Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.
Click the "More Info" link beside the course's name to view the description of the course.
WRKS-9164 Film Training Starter Pack - Alumnimore info
Location: Off Campus
Dates
Delivery
Instructor
Section
Cost
Actions
Mar 08, 21 - May 30, 21
TBA
212274
$245
Mar 22, 21 - Jun 13, 21
TBA
212275
$245
Location: Off Campus
Dates
Mar 08, 21 - May 30, 21
Delivery
Instructor
TBA
Section
212274
Cost
$245
Dates
Mar 22, 21 - Jun 13, 21
Delivery
Instructor
TBA
Section
212275
Cost
$245
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