2011 CBC Business of Broadcasting Mentorship

“I now understand the various departments within the CBC and the crucial role they each play in the success of a show. This mentorship has shown me how to communicate effectively with a broadcaster.” – Angelika Walaszczyk, 2009 CBC Business of Broadcasting Mentorship Winner. Read more.

The CBC Business of Broadcasting Mentorship is a national competitive mentorship that gives one emerging Canadian female broadcasting professional the opportunity to experience a unique look at CBC Television from “behind the screen.”

Through a comprehensive week-long workshop, the winner learns about the production and broadcast components of dramatic content for multiple platforms and receives the opportunity to establish business and mentoring relationships with CBC drama staff. The mentorship takes place February 2012 at a designated CBC location in downtown Toronto.

The winner also receives a WIFT-T programming pass valued at $1,200 and a presentation at the 2011 Crystal Awards Gala Luncheon on Monday December 5.

Heidi Tao Yang is the 2011 Winner

Congratulations Heidi Tao Yang, recipient of the 2011 CBC Business of Broadcasting Mentorship! Heidi has produced nine short dramatic films, worked on feature films and television series, and supervised over 30 hours of documentary television. Currently, she is developing a feature film, a children’s animation series, and a documentary about communication barriers between first-generation immigrants and their second-generation children. Read more.

2010 CBC Business of Broadcasting Mentorship Winner: Shivanya Mulekar

Eligibility

Canadian Citizen, Landed Immigrant, or Permanent Resident
WIFT-T member (may join at time of application)
High potential contributor to the industry
Emerging professional with 3-5 years’ industry experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Available to attend programming presented by WIFT-T
Available to attend presentation ceremony at the 2011 Crystal Awards on December 5
Able to re-locate to Toronto during time period of the mentorship at own expense
Able to produce a final report upon completion of the mentorship

Application Fee | An administration fee of $25 + HST ($28.25) is required to process your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Cheque | Make payable to “Women in Film & Television – Toronto.” Mail to: WIFT-T – CBC Business of Broadcasting Mentorship, 110 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 601, Toronto, ON, M4P 2Y1

Credit Card | VISA or MasterCard. Provide card information on the application form or call the office at 416.322.3430 ext. 224 with payment information.