We are your trusted advisors, committed to helping you, your team, your organization and our community get to the next level.
Our team has over 60 years of combined IDM experience to support you. We’d love to hear from you!
Louie Ghiz has been with NMM since 2009 and has been the Executive Director since 2016. Louie ensures that NMM has strong connections with our members, as well as stakeholders in government and academia. He has over fifteen years of experience working with the interactive digital media industry, as prior to NMM he worked as an investment analyst and new media manager at Telefilm Canada offices in Halifax and Toronto.
If you’re looking to learn more about the IDM community, discuss strategic partnerships or get involved in IDM advocacy, you can reach Louie at: [email protected]
Juliet joined the NMM family in September 2019. Juliet has 18 years of experience working with a variety of IDM companies and innovation strategists in Winnipeg and in Vancouver. She has contributed to Manitoba’s tech community for over ten years and brings an abundance of enthusiasm to the NMM team. She focuses on creating value for NMM members and helps to amplify the collective successes of Manitoba’s IDM industry. She is committed to empowering NMM members and elevating under-represented groups. Juliet is always on the lookout for innovative ideas and opportunities to collaborate with members and the community. We’re so lucky to have Juliet on board and can’t wait to see what she’s got up her sleeve.
If you want to learn more about how NMM’s memberships can lift you or your organization to new heights, you can reach Juliet at: [email protected]
Taralee Turner brings more than 12 years of senior organizational and administrative leadership experience to our new Director of Operations role.
As a CPA, CMA with an undergraduate degree in Education, she’s followed a path of service with organizations and associations supporting education, training and community enrichment. Taralee’s journey has provided a wealth of experience that she is eager to share, and she looks forward to working collaboratively toward supporting Manitoba’s IDM community.
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Marc has a vast array of experiences and skills that he brings to New Media Manitoba as the Game Design Instructor. A recent graduate from the Toronto Film School in Game Design & Animation; Game Design, Production, Game Art, and Programming. Marc especially enjoys sharing that knowledge and excitement with everyone interested.
Marc also helps organize community events and workshops in both Pixel Pals and the Winnipeg Digital Art Group. Participating and helping grow the local Game Development community is something Marc enjoys doing as he continues to develop his own skills in the fast changing industry that is Game Development.
Want to get in touch? Email: [email protected]
Jonathan leads New Media Manitoba’s latest workforce development initiative – StudioLab xR. This is a first-of-its-kind facility that provides training and support for emerging technologies such as virtual production. Jonathan is responsible for managing training and devising strategies to increase the adoption of these emerging technologies by Manitoba companies. Jonathan has decades of experience working with both interactive and linear content producers and looks forward to helping them realize their creative visions at StudioLab xR.
You can reach Jon at: [email protected]
Corinne leads our business development and market access initiatives. This individual will lead the Digital Innovation Strategy initiatives and manage the following programs – Access to Markets, Customized Business Support, and Access to Capital. In collaboration with the ED, they will develop a strategic action plan for business development and market access, assess supporting programs for the IDM industry in terms of their relevance to member types and identify new potential opportunities to pursue.
Olivia has 7 years of 3D knowledge under her belt, as well as a graphic design skillset. She’s been living and breathing video games since she was big enough to sit at a computer desk. Olivia graduated from RRC Polytech’s Digital Media Design program in 2021. She’s a 3D Computer Animation major and is passionate about 3D art and game design. Olive’s goal as the Digital Media Coordinator is to share her passion with students.
She is the face behind the Girls in Gaming program, manages the NMM newsletter, runs the social media channels, and is a teaching assistant for the Tech Hub program.
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Tamara Abas is an Unreal Engine Authorized Instructor who is passionate about mentoring and growing the industry within her community. She has experience working on a variety of virtual production projects, developing tools and workflows. Tamara is always growing her skill set and adapting to the ever-evolving industry.
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Matt is a fluent tech enthusiast who is experienced in working with the latest technologies. He understands how new, exciting tech can help build more impactful interactive experiences, and can enrich the digital landscape for those who want to learn.
He has a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of Winnipeg and a Diploma of Game Design from the Vancouver Film School. Matt is always developing his skill set to devise better support for the growing needs of the interactive digital media industries.
Want to get in touch? Email: [email protected]