Who We Are

The Manitoba Film Classification Board (MFCB) has been serving the public since 1911. Like similar organizations in other provinces, the MFCB:

• has at least 16 members on its board, mostly parents, all appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor;
• regulates public exhibition of film;
• licenses and regulates rental and sales of video/DVDs and video games for home entertainment;
• uses a five-tier classification system - G, PG, 14A, 18A, R;
• is part of Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism; and
• the chair reports directly to the Minister of Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism

MFCB Mission Statement
The mission of the Manitoba Film Classification Board (MFCB) is to provide a procedure for the classification and regulation of motion pictures (film, video/DVD) and video games and to disseminate information about their nature and content to residents so that they can make informed choices.

MFCB Mandate
The Manitoba Film Classification Board (MFCB) is a government agency that receives its mandate through the Amusements Act. The MFCB safeguards the public interest by regulating the public exhibition, rental and distribution of motion pictures (film, video/DVD) and video games in Manitoba through administering the Amusements Act and Regulations.

Legislation
The MFCB takes its authority from the The Amusements Act

For more information on film, video/DVD or video game classifications in Manitoba, contact:

Manitoba Film Classification Board
Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism
301 Weston Street, Room 216
Winnipeg, MB   R3E 3H4

Email:	MFCB@gov.mb.ca
General Line:	(204) 945-8962
Toll Free:	(866) 612-2399
Fax:	(204) 945-0890

Henry Huber The Presiding Member/Chair (204) 945-1882	Ken Rodeck Director/Manager (204) 945-0888
Bev Muzyk Program Coordinator/ Accounts Clerk (204) 945-0889	Dan Lower Projectionist (204) 945-8962
Doug Smith Inspector (204) 792-5872 (cell)