Veteran actress Grier to headline Film Training Manitoba event
An actress known for her pioneering work in U.S cinema will speak at a Winnipeg event promoting women in film careers. Pam Grier is slated to talk about breaking barriers […]
Veteran actress Pam Grier will be the headline speaker at the inaugural Supporting Women in Film Trades (SWIFT) conference in Winnipeg. The one-year event will cost $205.00 Canadian plus GST, with automatic renewal at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks. Grier, known for her groundbreaking work in U.S. cinema, will discuss breaking barriers and building a lasting career.
The conference, held at the University of Winnipeg's Riddell Hall on October 24, aims to promote women in film careers and address the challenges in the industry. Grier, 77, received a Golden Globe nomination in 1998 for her role in "Jackie Brown" and gained recognition for her roles in blaxploitation films "Coffy" and "Foxy Brown" released in 1973 and 1974, respectively.
Film Training Manitoba, which launched its first SWIFT conference in 2021, found that less than 30 percent of Manitoba film trades workers identified as women. The organization hopes to attract and retain workers in the contract-based industry, where retaining employees can be difficult.
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