NEW NATIONAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINES

Atlantic Mentorship Program NEW!

Funded by Telefilm Canada and the Atlantic Canada Film Partners, the Atlantic Mentorship Program provides emerging and mid-level production personnel in the Atlantic provinces with long-term, salaried 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 technical 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.

Deadline: May 15, 2007

CHUM Cultural Diversity Mentorship Program

Offers visible minorities and people of aboriginal descent in Alberta and Manitoba the opportunity to develop their skills in the film, television and interactive production industry. The program emphasizes hands-on training in producing, enhances administrative and technical skills, and creates networking opportunities.

Deadline: April 30, 2007

CTV Cross Platform Internship Program

Provides innovative on-the-job training in cross platform delivery and distribution. This 25-week program gives emerging content providers the opportunity to gain work experience in multi-platform, convergent and interactive media projects.

Deadline: April 30, 2007

National Production Program

Our largest and longest-running Mentorship program develops production skills in either technical or administrative/management positions. 20 spots are available across the country for post-secondary graduates between the ages of 18 and 30.

Deadline: April 30, 2007

NFB MediaMakers Mentorship Program NEW!

The NFB MediaMakers Mentorship Program offers on-the-job training opportunities in the film, television and interactive media industry to Canadians with disabilities. Administered by the CFTPA National Mentorship Program, the program enables trainees to develop their production skills and increase their potential for career advancement in the independent production sector. Mentoring is provided by independent production companies which are in development or co-production arrangements with the NFB.

Deadline: May 30, 2007

Telefilm Producer Trainee Program

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: May 15, 2007

For more information and assistance with your application,
contact the CFTPA National Mentorship Program staff at
1.800.656.7440 x238 or at nmp@cftpa.ca.