2012 Kodak New Vision Mentorship

Now in its eighth year, the Kodak New Vision Mentorship is a competitive program providing an emerging/mid-career Canadian woman director with the opportunity to attend the Toronto International Film Festival and receive business and creative coaching from established industry professionals. Click here to read an interview with the 2010 Kodak New Vision Mentorship winner.

Benefits

Preparation for the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival with an experienced industry professional
Post-TIFF sessions with an established director
Complimentary TIFF registration and access to professional seminars and training
$5,000 off the purchase of Kodak Motion Picture film stock and a Kodak digital camera valued at $500
Announcement of mentorship winner at the WIFT-T Reception @ TIFF
Presentation at the 2012 Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon
Guidance for post-TIFF follow-up

Eligibility

Canadian Citizen, Landed Immigrant or Permanent Resident
WIFT-T member in good standing (may join at time of application)
Emerging/mid-career woman director (3-6 years’ of experience)
A minimum of one feature film project in development, with a finished script
At least one film (short or feature) screened, or screening, in at least one of the following:
- Toronto International Film Festival
- Montreal World Film Festival
- National Screen Institute – Film Exchange
- CFC World Wide Short Film Festival
- Reel World Film Festival
- Inside Out Film Festival
- Yorkton Film Festival
- Vancouver International Film Festival
- Atlantic International Film Festival
Able to participate in all mentorship activities
Closing requirement: complete final report within two weeks of mentorship conclusion

Application Process

A $25.00 + HST ($28.25) administration fee, paid by credit card or cheque, is required to process your application. Incomplete applications will not beconsidered.

For more information, please contact Renée Robinson, Programming & Business Affairs Manager, at rrobinson@wift.com.

2011 Mentors

Laurie May, Executive Vice President, Alliance Films Inc.
Deepa Mehta, Director (Water, Heaven on Earth)

Ana Valine is the 2011 Kodak New Vision Mentorship Winner

Congratulations to the 2011 recipient, Ana Valine. Ana is an award-winning filmmaker and graduate of the Canadian Film Centre’s Directors’ Lab. She will receive business coaching from Laurie May and creative feedback from Deepa Mehta to guide the development of her first feature film, Sitting on the Edge of Marlene. Ana will be acknowledged at the 2011 Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon on December 5th. Read more.

2010 Mentors

Laurie May, Co-President, Maple Pictures
Catherine Hardwicke, Director (Twilight, Thirteen) Read More

Past Winners

2010 Kodak New Vision Mentorship Winner: Renuka Jeyapalan
2009 Kodak New Vision Mentorship Winner: Naomi Jaye