Atlantic Mentorship Program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Supported by Film Nova Scotia, Telefilm Canada, the Government of New Brunswick, and Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation, the Atlantic Mentorship Program provides emerging and mid-level production personnel in three of the Atlantic provinces with long-term, paid training opportunities in the film, television and interactive media sectors. Under the personal guidance of seasoned industry professionals, participants will develop their business, creative and administrative abilities, increase their potential for career advancement in the production sector and help foster the growth of Atlantic Canada’s screen-based entertainment industry. On-the-job training will be provided by CMPA member production companies based in the Atlantic region.
Deadline: August 17, 2011
Spots Available: 6
APPLICATION PROCESS
During the online application process, you will be asked to provide the following:
Intern portion:
- Letter of intent describing how this award would help further your career in film, television and/or interactive media in Canada
- Resume
- At least two references from past employers or instructors
Mentor portion:
- Letter of intent that describes in detail: why your company is interested in mentoring an intern, how your company would mentor an intern, and what the intern would accomplish during the placement with your company
- Name, title, and qualifications of the mentor(s)
- Detailed schedule of training for the intern broken down into a month-by-month schedule of training with attainable objectives
- Synopsis of production(s) the intern would be working on
- Proof of financing of the project(s) the intern would be working on
LENGTH OF PLACEMENTS
Placements are 23 weeks in duration. Please note that all placements must be completed by March 15, 2012.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR INTERNS
- Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident who is legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be a resident of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, or Nova Scotia
- Cannot be enrolled in any full-time educational program
- Cannot be an family member, employee or current CMPA intern of the mentor company if the candidate is submitting a joint application with a mentor
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR MENTOR COMPANIES
- An eligible member of the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) at the time of application
- Must be based in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, or Nova Scotia
- The mentor company will be responsible for providing career assistance, feedback, guidance during, and debriefing following the completion of the placement
- A mentor applicant cannot be an employer, family member, or current CMPA mentor of the intern with whom he/she is submitting a joint application
(For CMPA membership information please contact the CMPA’s Ottawa office at 1-800-656-7440 ext. 229 or click here.)
PAYMENT OF FUNDS
Each intern receives a minimum of $12,500 for his/her placement. The program contributes $8,000, while the mentor company must contribute a minimum of $4,500. Upon selection each mentor company must sign a contract with the CMPA and the intern, outlining the requirements of the program, including reporting procedures and how funds will be dispersed. Each financial award is to be solely applied to the intern’s stipend. The CMPA contribution will be disbursed in three installments. Each installment will be given to the mentor upon submission of an invoice for the amount and the required supporting documentation (invoices, mid-term and final reports, final questionnaires and proof of payment for the intern’s stipend.)
SELECTION PROCESS
There will be a total of three Selection Panels – one in each province - that will assess the respective applications of their province and award the placements, with the CMPA-NMP staff to guide and monitor the decision-making process. These panels will be responsible for evaluating applications on their overall merit and the selection panel’s decisions on the awarded placements will be final. Final decisions with regard to the placements shall vest with the representatives of the respective provincial funding agencies on each of the three Selection Panels. Given the high number of applications and the limited resources available, some deserving applications may not be successful. All applications will be assessed against the program’s goal to create meaningful placements that will ultimately help support emerging and mid-level producers’ efforts in developing their producing skills. As such, the selection panel may consider a number of factors in order to make their decisions on applications. These factors may include, but are not limited to, the:
- Viability of the mentor-intern relationship (e.g. shared goals and objectives; post-internship employment opportunities with the mentor company; financial contribution to the intern’s stipend; demonstrated commitment to sharing expertise, and ability and experience in training)
- Clear internship objectives and skills development goals
- Strength of the proposed training schedule (e.g. intern’s job description; diversity of training; mentor supervision) vs. proposed intern’s related education, professional goals, and work or volunteer experience
- Demonstrated commitment to the film, television and interactive production industry
Please note that applications that propose an employee of a company as an intern will not be accepted.
ABOUT OUR PARTNERS
Film Nova Scotia is a provincial Crown corporation reporting to the minister of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism. The Corporation provides a wide range of programs and services to build the capacity and competitiveness of the province's audiovisual industry. The provincial audiovisual industry is one of the most stable in Canada, regularly exceeding $100 million in economic activity annually.
Telefilm Canada is a federal cultural agency dedicated to developing and promoting the Canadian audiovisual industry. Telefilm provides financial support to the private sector to create distinctively Canadian products that appeal to domestic and international audiences. Telefilm also administers the Canada Media Fund. Visit www.telefilm.gc.ca.
The Arts Development Branch of the Government of New Brunswick is responsible for promoting and supporting the development of an economically viable and vibrant film and television production industry. The Arts Development Branch provides services and support to the film and television industry in the province by providing financial assistance to New Brunswick residents to develop and produce film and television productions, and by increasing opportunities for New Brunswick residents working in the New Brunswick film and television industry for skills development, employment, creative expression, and international marketing of their film products.
The Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation’s mandate is to promote the development of the indigenous film and video industry in the province and to promote the province’s film and television products and locations nationally and internationally. On a daily basis, the NLFDC facilitates and fosters the local industry. The NLFDC is the front line of the film industry to the public and, on behalf of Newfoundland and Labrador, to the nation and the world. As such it fields many requests and enquires concerning Newfoundland and Labrador as a shooting location. The NLFDC also advises and counsels local filmmakers, production companies and crew. It provides information concerning all aspects of the film industry including: its own programs and those of other local organizations, as well as information regarding national funders, broadcasters, and distributors. The NLFDC partners with local, regional and national organizations and sits on national committees.
Apply
Late, incomplete, faxed, mailed or emailed applications will NOT be accepted.
The application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on August 17, 2011.
More Info
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National Mentorship Program
800-656-7440
613-233-1444
Ext. 338
