“I am originally from Manitoba, but I went to the College of Makeup Art and Design in Toronto. I came back to Manitoba because the film industry is booming here. I just applied to IATSE because I knew I wanted to do film and TV. It was my biggest interest in school.”
Photographer: Janine Kropla, Production Name: Burden of Truth, Production Company: Eagle Vision
“In my grade six yearbook, I wrote that I wanted to be an animator. I always wanted this. Every project I am a part of is more exciting than the last, so that’s really cool.”
Photographer: Rachel Young
Milos Mitrovic – Senior Editor, Tripwire Media Group
“I was in a band when I was a kid. Then, I got really into filmmaking and making movies. You have to do what you want to do. Keep making movies, submit them to the Winnipeg Film Group. Likeminded people will see your stuff, and people in the community will want to work with you.”
Photographer: Rachel Young
Derek James Trapp – Office Production Assistant, Casting
“I got a picture with Keanu Reeves which turned into a four day booking. I quit my job and went full time in the business. Now I do crew and acting. I met my fiancé during a Hallmark movie, we’re having a baby in two weeks! My mom is in the business too as ACTRA member .”
Photographer: Janine Kropla, Production Name: Burden of Truth, Production Company: Eagle Vision
Sara Bulloch – Assistant Editor, Farpoint Films
“I’ve been editing stuff since I was a kid. I was in business school at the University of Manitoba and I would make promotional videos for the events they had there and edit those. Look for any way you can get involved. It may not feel like you’re making progress, but you probably are.”
Photographer: Rachel Young
Josh Goossen – Grip & Lighting Technician, Tripwire Media Group
“I started out making YouTube videos. YouTube is a massive resource. People are getting into more advanced editing, which has led to this interest in film as a career. Every time I am on a shoot, I turn to my partner and say ‘I can’t believe this is my job.’”
Photographer: Rachel Young
Jesse de Rocquigny – Videographer & Production Technician, Tripwire Media Group
“You can think of it in two ways, you can go the traditional route and climb the ranks on set. Or, you can try putting your name out to production companies or creating your own video business. Sometimes you don’t need to go the traditional route.”
Photographer: Rachel Young
Clinton Skibitzky – Manager of Operations, DACAPO Productions
“I have a master’s degree in economics, but it’s not very practical. I’ve learned that there is no direct path. Find something you like and find a way to do that and you’ll find your own path.”
Photographer: Rachel Young
Braiden Watling – Production Supervisor, Tripwire Media Group
“I started doing video and motion graphics right out of school. I’m a little bit of a jack of all trades. That’s kind of the way that the industry is going. It’s good to be specialized, but you have to be aware of what other people are doing. That’s helped me get to my role.”
Photographer: Rachel Young
Manfred Gay - Sound Mixer
Photographer: Steve Ackerman, Production Name: Project Christmas Wish, Production Company: Inferno Pictures
Photographer: Janine Kropla, Production Name: Burden of Truth, Production Company: Eagle Vision
Photographer: Janine Kropla, Production Name: Burden of Truth, Production Company: Eagle Vision
