Programs & Application Forms
National Production Program
Funded by the Government of Canada’s Career Focus Program, the National Production Program offers young people meaningful work experience in the film, television and interactive media production industry. The program enables participants to develop skills, gain exposure and contacts, and make a successful integration into the labour market.
The program is an exciting opportunity for companies to contribute to their industry by sharing valuable knowledge and expertise by providing youth the opportunity to develop life and employment skills through hands-on experience. At the same time, the program offers companies a cost-effective way to hire bright new talent.
Technical Internship Program:
Working with a department head in a technical field, participants will learn and be exposed to a variety of functions from camera, sound, lighting and editing, both in-house and on location.
Administrative/Management Internship Program:
Working with production management personnel, the participant’s focus will be on above-the-line production skills including development, production management, business affairs, communications and marketing.
Deadline: Closed for applications for 2009-10
Spots Available: 15
Duration of Placement: 26 weeks
Intern Stipend: $14,000 (minimum);
$10,000 from the Program and minimum $4,000 from mentor
Age: 15 - 30
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Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents legally entitled to work in Canada
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Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusive) at time of application
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Must be unemployed or under-employed at the time of application
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Must be a post-secondary graduate
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Must be out of school
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Must not be receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits
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Must NOT have previously participated in a program sponsored by the federal government's Youth Employment Strategy
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Cannot be an employee, family member, or current CFTPA participant of the mentor company with whom he/she is submitting a joint application
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Applicants should note that the intern MUST become an employee of the mentor company for the duration of the placement.
Candidates' chances for success are higher if they apply with a CFTPA mentor company.
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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, interactive media, broadcaster affiliate or publicly traded
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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 $4,000 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
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Applicants should note that the intern MUST become an employee of the mentor company for the duration of the placement.
Successful unmatched mentors will work with the NMP team to find an appropriate intern candidate. Matched candidates should submit a joint application.
Download
Application Form
Download the Application Form (pdf format)
Mail four 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
