2010 Astral Media Mentorship

“I’ve walked away from this experience empowered with new insight into the industry and how it operates, pitching and marketing techniques, and contacts with some of the most exceptionally remarkable people that I’ve had the great fortune to meet.”
– Bobie Taffe, 2009 Astral Media Mentorship Recipient. Read more.

The Astral Media Mentorship is a national competitive program that gives one Canadian female or male producer who is a visible minority, Aboriginal, or an individual with a disability the opportunity to develop their marketing strategy and hone their pitch and presentation skills in preparation for the 2010 Banff World Television Festival.

The winner receives a festival bursary and a five day pre-festival mentorship that includes meetings with Astral Media and three intensive workshops with industry consultants. The 2010 Astral Media Mentorship takes place May 25 – June 18.

2010 Astral Media Mentorship Winner: Mishann Lau

Benefits

Five day intensive pre-festival coaching with top industry executives to develop a market-driven project and pitch in Toronto
Complimentary festival registration
Round trip airfare
On-site mentoring at the festival
Guidance for post-festival follow-up
Accommodations in Toronto for up to five days (excludes local residents) and accommodations in Banff for up to four days

Eligibility

Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or landed immigrant
A woman or man who is a visible minority, Aboriginal, or an individual with a disability (visible minority is defined as: Black/African/Caribbean, South Asian, Asian/Pacific Islanders, Middle Eastern/West Asian and Latin American)
WIFT-T member in good standing (may join at time of application)
Independent producer
Must have up to two credits (drama or children’s programming)
Minimum of three years professional experience in the television industry
Attending Banff World Television Festival for the first time as a producer
Able to participate in mentorship sessions in Banff and Toronto
Closing requirement: complete final report within two weeks of the mentorship completion

Application Process

Application Fee | A $50 administration fee, paid by credit card or cheque, will be required to process your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.