Programs & Application Forms
Atlantic Mentorship Program
Supported by Telefilm Canada, Film Nova Scotia, the Government of New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation, the Atlantic Mentorship Program provides emerging and mid-level production personnel in 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 CFTPA mentor production companies based in the Atlantic region.
Film Nova Scotia is a provincial Crown corporation reporting to the minister of Economic Development. The corporation provides a wide range of programs and services to build the capacity and competitiveness of the province's film, television and new media industries. The provincial film industry is the fourth largest 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 productions that appeal to domestic and international audiences. The Corporation also administers the funding programs of the Canada Feature Film Fund, the Canadian Television Fund and the Canada New Media Fund.
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 and 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.
Deadline: Closed for applications for 2010-11
Spots Available: 3 in Nova Scotia, 2 in Newfoundland, 2 in New Brunswick (one English and one French)
Duration of Placement: 22 weeks
Intern Stipend: $12,000 (minimum);
$8,000 from the Program and minimum $4,000 from mentor
Age: No age limit
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A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident who is legally entitled to work in Canada
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Must be a resident of New Brunswick, Newfoundland, or Nova Scotia
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Cannot be enrolled in any full-time educational program
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Cannot be an employee, family member, or current CFTPA participant of the mentor company if the candidate is submitting a joint application with a mentor
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An eligible member of the Canadian Film and Television Production Association (CFTPA) at the time of application. Eligible companies must be CFTPA members and fall under one of the following CFTPA categories: general member, service producer, broadcaster affiliate or publicly traded
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Must be based in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, or Nova Scotia
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The mentor company will be responsible for providing career assistance, feedback, guidance during, and debriefing following the completion of the placement
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The mentor company must contribute a minimum of $4,500 toward the participant stipend
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A mentor applicant cannot be an employer, family member, or current CFTPA mentor of the participant whom he/she is submitting a joint application
Download
Application Form
Download the Application Form (pdf format)
Mail three copies of your complete package, including application forms to:
CFTPA National Mentorship Program
151 Slater St.
Suite 902
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H3
The complete application package must be mailed or couriered to the CFTPA Ottawa office by the stated deadline. Emails and faxes will NOT be accepted.
More Info
New application forms and deadlines are posted as soon as they become available. If you wish to receive an email notification when a new deadline becomes available please send us an email using the email address below.
National Mentorship Program
800-656-7440
613-233-1444
Ext. 238
