Telefilm Producer Trainee Program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This program gives members of visible minority groups and people of Aboriginal descent the opportunity to gain above-the-line production experience. The program emphasizes one-on-one mentoring in a production environment, creating enhanced professional development opportunities for emerging and mid-level professionals. Their on-the-job training creates employment prospects, gives participants production credits, solidifies their skills, and allows them to compete for mid-level positions in the sector.
Deadline: August 26, 2011
Spots Available: 6
APPLICATION PROCESS
During the online application process, you will be asked to provide the following:
Trainee 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 a trainee, how your company would mentor a trainee, and what the trainee would accomplish during the placement with your company
- Name, title, and qualifications of the mentor(s)
- Detailed schedule of training for the trainee broken down into a month-by-month schedule of training with attainable objectives
- Synopsis of production(s) the trainee would be working on
- Proof of financing of the project(s) the trainee would be working on
LENGTH OF PLACEMENTS
Placements are 26 weeks in duration. Please note that all placements must be completed by March 15, 2012.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR TRAINEES
- Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident who is legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must be a member of a visible minority group or of Aboriginal descent
- Must be co-applying with a mentor company. Please note that the CMPA-NMP staff will provide assistance to interested candidates searching for a mentor company.
- Cannot be an family member, employee or current CMPA trainee 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
- The training position must be in producing, on a fully financed project
- The mentor company will be responsible for providing career assistance, feedback, guidance during, and debriefing following the completion of the placement
- Must be co-applying with a trainee candidate. Unmatched applications will not be accepted. Please note that the CMPA-NMP staff will provide assistance to interested mentor companies searching for a candidate.
- A mentor applicant cannot be an employer, family member, or current CMPA mentor of the trainee 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 trainee receives a minimum of $14,000 for his/her placement. The program contributes $7,000, while the mentor company must contribute a minimum of $7,000. Upon selection each mentor company must sign a contract with the CMPA and the trainee, 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 trainee’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 trainee’s stipend.)
SELECTION PROCESS
A selection panel established and supervised by the CMPA-NMP and Telefilm will select the placements. Decisions will be based on the criteria set out for both the mentor and the trainee. The panel will be responsible for evaluating applications on their overall merit and the selection panel’s decisions on the awarded placements will be final. 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.
Also note that due to the limited number of placements available, each mentor company is eligible for a maximum of one (1) trainee position.
ABOUT OUR PARTNER
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.ca.
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 26, 2011.
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 subscribe below:
National Mentorship Program
800-656-7440
613-233-1444
Ext. 338
