MFM Newsletter - January 2026
MFM's monthly look at what is happening in Manitoba's film and music industries
What's the Story
MFM music programs updates for Promote and Perform
Due to high demand, Manitoba Film & Music (MFM) has had to close our Promote and Perform funding programs to MFM-funded out-of-province recording artists.
Deadline reminder: Produce and Produce Out of Province Artist programs
Musicians and producers have until September 18, 2025, at 5 p.m. CT to submit applications to MFM’s music recording programs. This includes Produce Demo, Produce Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Produce—Out-of-Province Artist programs.
What's Happening
Film
What's Shooting?
Shortwave (feature)
Manitoba production co: Bonus Production Services
International production co: Sony Pictures
Shoot: November 3, 2025-February 5, 2026
Northern Lights (feature)
Manitoba production co: Memory Pill Films
Shoot: January 26-March 13, 2026
What's Playing?
Festival du Voyageur
Dates: February 13-22, 2026
Event Link
Dominique Adams
Album: To Keep
Spotify Link
Begonia
Album: Fantasy Life
Spotify Link
Music
What We Do
Manitoba Film & Music exists so Manitoba’s film and music industries flourish! We are a film commission office, an administrator of the Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit and a funder of film and music projects.
