Application

Please thoroughly review the previous webpage as well as the information detailed below before proceeding to application.

Who Should Apply?

This program is intended for trans and/or non-binary folks between the age of 18-30 with a strong desire to work in film and television production.

While film, media, arts and/or related experience is an asset, it is not a requirement! There are many transferable skills from other sectors and jobs. In your application, you will have the opportunity to indicate your experience and/or related skills and experience. 

In order to apply, applicants must:

1. Identify as trans and/or non-binary

2. Be between the ages of 18-30

3. Be an Ontario resident

4. Be available for:

• Four two-hour training workshops between July 12 - Aug 5.

• Between two to seven prep days in August

• Ability to work full-time on production for 1 month between September 7 - October 1. This production will take place in on location an hour and a half from Toronto where mentees will be required to remain at production accommodations for the duration of the production. Lodging and accommodation will be provided in addition to your wages.  

Application

Interested applicants must fill out an application form, submit a resume/CV and a link to an example of any related work (portfolio, project, sample, reel, short film, theatre piece, etc.).

As part of the application, applicants must indicate which of the five departments they wish to work in and outline how their experience, skills and/or knowledge relates to the roles and responsibilities of that department. In other words, if you don’t have experience working in the desired department, tell us about any related experience and/or skills that make you suitable for working there.

If you are unsure of the function and operations of these departments, we encourage applicants to do research. One great resource can be found in the site Screen Skills. We have provided the following links to their fantastic description of each mentor role.

• Production Management Department (Mentor: Assistant Director)

• Art Department (Mentor: Production Designer)

• Costumes (Mentor: Costume Designer)

• Makeup (Mentor: Key Hair and Makeup)

• Camera Department (Mentor: Director of Photography)

To prepare the best application possible, we strongly encourage you to continue your research!

Selection Process

A shortlist of applicants will be selected for interviews based on the following criteria:

1. Meets baseline requirements

2. Identity (we will be prioritizing applicants who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, and/or Femme)

3. Alignment with applicant career aspirations

4. Skills and/or experience alignment with desired department

5. Ability to commit 

Final selections will be made by July 9th. All applicants will be notified of their application status.

Applicant Accessibility

To see a copy of the application form in full click [HERE]. 

Please note that applicants have the option of responding to longform questions on this application via recorded audio or video instead of written communication. To do this, please record your response and submit it as a private or unlisted youtube, vimeo or dropbox link. Insert the link in the answer box provided. Please take the added step of ensuring the link is correct and viewable. If there is a password, please double check it is correct.

If you require additional assistance with the application or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to tfmentorship@gmail.com

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