Kodak New Vision Mentorship Deadline

August 24, 2011

5:00 pm

The Kodak New Vision Mentorship provides one Canadian female director with the opportunity to prepare for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) through an intensive business mentorship. The winner also receives a post-festival mentorship with an established director.

Read an interview with 2010 Kodak New Vision Mentorship Winner, Renuka Jeyapalan.

2011 Mentors

Laurie May, Co-President, Maple Pictures
Post-TIFF Director/Mentor TBA

Benefits

Preparation for the 2011 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 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)
Female director
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

APPLICATIONS DUE WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24, 2011, 5PM EDT

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 416.322.3430 ext. 222 or rrobinson@wift.com.