The Winnipeg Film Group (WFG) is seeking an new executive director who is a positive mentor, collaborative leader, motivated and a tireless advocate for the art of independent cinema in Winnipeg and beyond.
The responsibilities of the executive director include strategic planning, financial management, human resources, operations management, policy compliance, organizational grant writing and program development. The executive director is the primary liaison between industry, funding and government partners.
The ideal candidate has:
Demonstrated experience in successful management of not-for-profit organizations
Understanding of the cultural and political issues relevant to the Canadian artist-run milieu and Canadian film landscape
Practical skills in interpersonal relations, consensus building, negotiation and creative problem solving
Comfortable overseeing multiple departments, projects and community partnerships (public and private) and excels in public communications
Proven record of building meaningful diversity, equity and inclusion into workplace settings and dynamics, including reconciliation and anti-racism, class, disability, gender, sexuality and age equity
To apply, email your resume, cover letter and references to wfgpresident@gmail.com, with the subject “Executive Director Application.” Application deadline is November 19.
Three seasons of the One Stop Business Workshop, from CBC, Canada Media Producers Association (CMPA) and the Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office’s (CAVCO) are now available to watch online.
These workshops are free virtual information sessions that introduce emerging independent producers and content creators from traditionally underrepresented groups to topics related to business and financing for TV, film and original digital content.
The latest season, Green Week, discusses how to make your production more sustainable.
The Green Week series includes the following presentations:
