2009 Imarion Post Production Mentorship

The Imarion Post Production Mentorship is a national initiative that provides one Canadian female filmmaker with access to post production services at Imarion to complete a feature length documentary. WIFT-T mentors the successful applicant to prepare for the 2010 Hot Docs Canadian international film festival, followed by an intensive mentorship with a post production supervisor.

Benefits

$35,000 – $40,000 of in-kind post production services at Imarion*
2009 Hot Docs industry pass
Guidance before and after Hot Docs
Guidance before and after prepare for post production
Award presentation at the 2009 Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon

*Please note that the winner must pay for an editor and sound services

Eligibility

2009 Imarion Post Production Mentorship Guidelines

Must be a Canadian citizen
WIFT-T member in good standing (may join at time of application)
Female independent producer
Have up to two broadcast credits (documentary)
A minimum of three years professional experience in the screen-based industry
Be attending Hot Docs for the first or second time as a producer
Able to participate in all mentorship related to the award
Closing Requirement: Complete final report within two weeks of the mentorship completion

Testimonial

“New producers and directors face seemingly insurmountable obstacles when entering this industry. The WIFT Imarion Post-Production Mentorship Award helped to even the playing field for me at a crucial time in my career by providing a network of human and technical resources at my fingertips. I had access to a wealth of research knowledge through Elizabeth Klink, I was offered practical business advice from Sadia and the supportive women of WIFT and I drew from a deep well of talent and experience at Imarion. Alex, Riva and the Imarion team had an open door policy and ‘anything is possible’ attitude that made creating my first feature possible, for that I am extremely grateful. Thank you to WIFT, IMARION and all those who made Sounds Like a Revolution a reality.” – Summer Preney, 2009 Imarion Post Production Mentorship Recipient

Application Process

2009 Imarion Post Production Mentorship Application

Fully completed application packages must be submitted to WIFT-T by Monday, April 6, 2009, by 5 PM EST. Applications are reviewed by a selection committee composed of WIFT-T staff and other industry representatives. Winner is announced mid-April.

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