About Us

The Manitoba Film & Sound Recording Development Corporation (Manitoba Film & Music) is a statutory corporation of government proclaimed under the Manitoba Film and Sound Recording Development Corporation Act funded by the Province of Manitoba through the Department of Sport, Culture and Heritage. We exist so Manitoba's film and music industries flourish!

MFM supports Manitoba film and music through our objectives, which are to create, stimulate, employ and invest in Manitoba by developing and promoting Manitoba companies, producing and marketing film, television, video and music recording projects as well as to promote Manitoba as a film location for off-shore production companies. MFM is a member of the Association of Film Commissions International (AFCI).

We ensure Manitoba's film and music industries flourish through:

Program Delivery and Administration

Marketing

Advocacy

 

Guiding Principles: creative industries commitment to an ecosystem of respect

Our commitment:

As investors in Canada’s creative industries, we are committed to supporting a healthy ecosystem that thrives in a culture of mutual respect, dignity and inclusivity that is free from any form of harassment.

Our Guiding Principles:

We continue to support the prevention and eradication of harassment, in any form, in our own organizations and in the companies we support. We encourage the industry to respond to harmful behaviour in a timely and meaningful way. 


We believe that:

We expect all companies that work with, or seek funding from, our organizations to respect these principles, comply with relevant laws and implement policies and procedures for a harassment-free workplace. 

 

Accessibility Plan

Our Commitment:

Manitoba Film and Music is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people of all abilities. We are committed to treating all people in ways that allow them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are committed to meeting the needs of people who face accessibility barriers. We will do this by identifying, removing, accomodating, and preventing barriers and by meeting the requirements of The Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA).

Our Plan:

MFM Accessibility Plan 

Document will be provided in an accessible format when requested.

 

Feedback is Welcome:

Contact us with any questions or concerns regarding our accessibility services, or to request information in an alternate format.

Telephone: 204-947-2040 / Email: explore@mbfilmmusic.ca

 

Wheelchair Accessible Building:

A wheelchair ramp is located at the back entrance of 93 Lombard, off McDermot Ave. 

Automatic door openers at both the front and back doors

Two main-floor elevators to the MFM office on the 4th floor

 

If you require assistance, please call our office at 204-947-2040 and we will accomodate best to suit your needs.

 

History

Manitoba Film & Music was originally created as a partnership between the federal and provincial governments in 1987 under the name of CIDO (Cultural Industries Development Office) to provide support to Manitoba's film, video and music recording industries. In 1992, the agency became a not-for-profit corporation funded through the Department of Culture, Heritage and Citizenship. On September 1, 1998, Manitoba Film & Music became a statutory corporation of the government proclaimed under the Manitoba Film and Sound Recording Development Corporation Act, with the appointment of a nine-member Board of Directors.

 

Sponsorship

Manitoba Film & Music recognizes the importance of supporting the development of Manitoba's film and music industries through the sponsorship of local, national and international initiatives. Sponsorship requests can be sent to MFM's Communications and Marketing Director.

 

Industry Support

MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC supports industry organizations in order to develop the business skills and talents of developing and established filmmakers and music recording professionals. Among the organizations that receive industry support from MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC are the National Screen Institute, the Winnipeg Film Group, the National Film Board of Canada, On Screen Manitoba and Manitoba Music through contributions to the Aboriginal Music Program and the Manitoba Music and Motion Pictures Development Project, known as the M3P Program. The M3P Program supports the market development activities of Manitoba's film and music recording artists and companies.