New Media Manitoba

HDSLR Video Essentials

This presentation will explore how to become a better filmmaker using HDSLR technology. It’s perfect for anyone who has already picked up a HDSLR, and is interested in knowing what it’s video capabilities are. If you're already well-versed with HDSLR's, we will also be exploring some of the essential gear you will need to get started in video production. May 28, 2013

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CS6

Introduction to Adobe InDesign CS5 is ideal for users who want to learn key InDesign concepts and techniques in a hands on lab and focused setting. 9:30am - 5:00pm Jun 04, 2013

Canadian Tires launches App Factory and Digital Content Warehouse

Yesterday, one of Canada's most iconic brands; Canadian Tire, launched an Advanced Cloud Computing Centre and "App Factory" to be hosted here in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Posted May 2, 2013

NMM: Manitoba Renews and Enhances Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit

The Manitoba Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (MIDMTC) just received a significant boost in the recently announced 2013 provincial budget. The MIDMTC has been around since 2008 but many New Media Producers found its qualifying criteria restrictive, and as a result, many interactive digital media projects did not benefit. Corrections to the tax credit have been a key priority for us over the past two years and Tuesday's 2013 budget announcement translates into a significant achievement for the New Media community in Manitoba. Posted April 18, 2013

TEDxManitoba 2013 Theme: PLAY

New Media Manitoba staff members have signed on as volunteers for TEDxManitoba 2013 and we are looking for a few good folks to do the same! Posted December 20, 2012

NMM: Manitoba Takes on the 2013 Game Developers Conference!

Every spring New Media Manitoba and a delegation of Manitoba companies make the trip to San Francisco to be a part of the Game Developers Conference (GDC), the world's largest and longest-running professionals-only industry event with over 22,000 attendees. With more than 400 lectures, panels, tutorials and round-table discussions, GDC offers an exceptional mix of learning, exploring and networking opportunities for your business. This year GDC takes place from March 25th - 29th, 2013 and our plans are already in full swing, as we want to help you make the most of your trip. Posted December 5, 2012

Project Whitecard Studios receives $750,000 from the Canadian Media Fund!

Project Whitecard, a New Media company in Winnipeg has been selected for a $750,000 investment by the Canadian Media Fund (CMF) to develop their new videogame ... As CEO of Project Whitecard Inc., Khal brings over a decade of technical talent in web-related technologies and national streaming media to his current specialties: producing Serious Games, Web 2.0 applications CMS, Flash/Database Integration, and immersive learning systems. New Media Manitoba conducted an interview with Khal to get more information on this interesting project: Posted November 27, 2012

Let Us Help Grow Your Business

We've seen you working on some really cool projects here in the province but maybe you can use a little assistance growing your business outside of Manitoba? We are currently doing a call-out to new media companies that want to access new markets, build on an export plan or improve their marketing and sales process. Posted August 9, 2012

ZenFri Inc. picks up $250,000 CMF Investment

ZenFri Inc., a start-up creative company in Winnipeg has been selected for a $250,000 investment by the Canadian Media Fund (CMF) to develop their ground-breaking new videogame for smartphones, “Clandestine Anomaly.”ZenFri has assembled a Canada-wide team of 40 writers, modellers, artists, programmers, game designers and computer scientists. Some of the team have been working on art 3D models and scripts for the game for more than a year. Posted July 28, 2012