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Nobody 2 is the latest action film to make Winnipeg a bloody mess
“When I found out we would be shooting in Winnipeg around the end of October I knew it would be cold as hell," said Indonesian director Timo Tjahjanto.
Relationship Remix explores and celebrates mixed-race couples
Relationship Remix is the latest project from Sharpe’s Black Film Space Manitoba — a film production company based in Winnipeg that he began after repeatedly being frustrated by other studios.
Why Winnipeg’s Jonathan Lawrence had to make Alter Boys
Director Jonathon Lawrence finds himself repeatedly inspired by Winnipeg. He describes the city as a “wonderful art hub with a great art community.
How Winnipeg’s hysterically boring buildings inspired movie Universal Language
Rankin credits his interest in cinema and his career as a filmmaker to the Winnipeg Film Group. Run by Dave Barber, who died in 2021, the Winnipeg Film Group was “the bridge between this very isolated city and world cinema,” says Rankin.
From Winnipeg to being cast on Frasier
Jess Salgueiro landed her part in Frasier after auditioning for it in Toronto. “Then I got a call asking me to go to Los Angeles to do a chemistry read with Kelsey Grammar.”
Winnipeg’s Joel LaBelle’s wild ride: stunts, Muay Thai, and skydiving
After working as a mechanic in Winnipeg for a few years, LaBelle realized he needed to scratch the acting itch.
How Evan and Galen Johnson went from Winnipeg to Cannes
With the movie Rumours now out, two brothers originally from Pinawa, Man., already have their eyes set on their next project, a TV series they've been developing for years.
From the U of S drama program to acting in Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead
Saskatoon's Kim Coates is using his home-grown acting skills on the second season of The Walking Dead: Dead City, which is due for release in 2025.
Renowned chef puts Saskatchewan on the map using local food
Grains, lentils, asparagus, carrots, beets, potatoes, and, most notably, mushrooms. Saskatchewan has some of the best mushrooms in the world.