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?
Acting Good - Season 5 (series)
Manitoba production co: Buffalo Gal Pictures
International production co: Big Makwa Pictures
Shoot: May 11 - July 3, 2026
Malgré Moi - Season 2 (series)
Manitoba production co: Wookey Films
Shoot: June 8 - July 24, 2026
Independence - Season 2 (series)
Manitoba production co: Evoke Entertainment
International production co: Paramount - CBS, Netflix
Shoot: June 12 - October 30, 2026
What's Playing?
Neighbour Andy
Song: Man of McGill
Spotify Link
YSN Fab
Song: B2B
Spotify Link
Sam Singer
Song: Jacob
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.
