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Film North seeks $400,000 to design statewide film workforce training program
Summary
Sen. Umu Verbatim and Film North director Robert Ndondelei urged the Jobs Committee to fund a one‑time, statewide film workforce training pilot; Film North requested $400,000 for FY2026 to study and pilot a program and develop a sustainable statewide curriculum.
Sen. Umu Verbatim presented Senate File 11‑51 to the Minnesota Senate Committee on Jobs and Economic Development on Feb. 17, asking support for Film North to develop a statewide film workforce training program.
Robert Ndondelei, director of engagement and professional development at Film North, told the committee the state lacks a coordinated set of year‑round training programs for film production crew and…
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