WIFTV WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL MARKET PREPARATION MENTORSHIP

Submissions now closed

Application deadline: August 31, 2021

WIFTV and Whistler Film Festival (WFF) are pleased to offer this development program to provide a producer, director or writer to take a feature film or limited series project to market. The chosen Mentee will receive a 2021 WFF Premium Industry Pass to attend the 2021 Whistler Film Festival + Summit, December 1 – 5, 2021 (if able to proceed in-person; online dates and times vary), as well as a personalized coaching session with an experienced producer prior to the festival. This private coaching session will cover several topics to prepare the Mentee to pitch their project(s) during the 1+1 on meetings during the 2021 WFF Content + Summit.

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PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR THE INDEPENDENT PRODUCER

Applications Closed on January 6, 2020 

Women in Film and Television Vancouver and William F. White are pleased to offer this mentorship designed for the independent producer who is interested in increasing their knowledge of Production Management including the ins and out of equipment requirements and rentals as well as budgeting and resource planning for both low and high budget shows.

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WIFTV ACTOR CAREER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

PROGRAM NOT OFFERED IN 2021

WIFTV is excited to offer the beloved mentorship program for actors again in 2020. The goal of this mentorship is to provide female actors with guidance and inspiration in developing their craft and advancing their acting careers. The six-month program matches successful applicants (Mentees) with female working actors (Mentors), with whom they will meet with for one hour, once a month, for six months.  

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WIFTV BANFF WORLD MEDIA FESTIVAL MENTORSHIP

Applications Closed on April 22nd, 2019

The WIFTV Banff World Media Festival Mentorship gives one WIFTV member (producer, director or writer) the invaluable opportunity to attend the Banff World Media Festival, June 9-11, 2019 at the Fairmont Banff Springs. The mentee will receive not only a festival pass, but also a pre-festival consultation with an experienced television producer or development executive, as well as a meeting with a member of the WIFTV team before and during the festival.

Located in Banff, Alberta, Canada, the Banff World Media Festival is a marketplace and conference designed to help you create new development and production opportunities, and is an intimate space where unparalleled access, creative inspiration and expert insight combine to launch fresh content and new business strategies.

Learn more about the festival here. 

 For details about the mentorship and to apply, click here.