Winnipeg Film Group

The Winnipeg Film Group (WFG) is an artist-run film education, production, distribution and exhibition centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, committed to promoting the art of cinema. Since its inception in 1974 it has focused on the development of the artist, the development of the audience, and the exploration of the medium.

Production

Winnipeg Film Group provides training, funding, and equipment rentals to independent filmmakers.

In 1976, the Winnipeg Film Group made its first film: the collaboratively produced, Rabbit Pie.[1] The film was directed by Allan Kroeker and is a pastiche of silent film tropes involving a plot wherein infant rabbits are eaten at a restaurant.[2]

Honorary WFG members include:

Distribution

Winnipeg Film Group makes Canadian films available to local, national and international film festivals, broadcasters, other film co-ops, cinemas and a variety of other presenting organizations.

Exhibition

The WFG operates a Cinematheque on the first floor of the historic Artspace building in Winnipeg's Exchange District. It has one screen, and plays two evening shows on weekdays, and matinées on the weekends.

The focus is on Canadian Films, particularly made in Manitoba films, but there are also special screenings for international independent films, children's films, and classic films, as well as the annual Gimme Some Truth Documentary Festival.

Staff

WFG is notable for having many past staff and members attain prominent positions in the Canadian media industry.

References
  1. The Oxford handbook of Canadian cinema. Marchessault, Janine,, Straw, Will, 1954-. New York, NY. 2019. p. 273. ISBN 978-0-19-022910-8. OCLC 1073036052.CS1 maint: others (link)
  2. McSorley, Tom (February 5, 2019). "Review: 'Tales from the Winnipeg Film Group': A valuable chronological record of a prolific and internationally influential Canadian production centre". Point of View Magazine. Archived from the original on March 5, 2020. Retrieved March 5, 2020.


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