Astral Media Mentorship Application Deadline

April 11, 2011

The Astral Media Mentorship is a national competitive program that gives one Canadian producer (male or female) 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 for the 2011 Banff World Media Festival.

The winner receives a festival bursary (see Benefits) and a five-day pre-festival mentorship, including three intensive workshops with industry consultants and meetings with Astral Media executives. The 2011 Astral Media Mentorship takes place May 30 – June 3. The festival runs June 12 – 15.

Benefits

Five days of pre-festival coaching with top industry executives in Toronto
Complimentary festival registration
Round-trip airfare
On-site mentoring at the festival
Guidance for post-festival follow-up
Accommodation in Toronto for up to four days (three nights; excludes local residents) and accommodation in Banff for up to four days (three nights)

Eligibility

Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Landed Immigrant
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
Independent producer (male or female)
WIFT-T member in good standing (may join at time of application)
Up to two production credits (drama or children’s programming)
Minimum three years’ professional experience in the television industry
First time attending the Banff World Television Festival as a producer
Able to participate in mentorship sessions in Banff and Toronto
Able to provide a final report within two weeks of the mentorship completion

Application Process

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

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN FULL BY 5PM EDT.

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee of WIFT-T staff and industry representatives. The winner will be announced in May.