The National Film Board of Canada’s (NFB), Ontario and West Studio and the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) are joining forces to launch a mentorship program for Ontario-based francophone filmmakers.
The mentorship program will fund four to six francophone filmmakers as they shadow a mentor in their profession (including production; pre-production and post-production) providing career development guidance from an experienced professional.
“We are delighted that the NFB is able to partner with us in support of emerging French-speaking media artists,” said John Brotman, OAC Executive Director. “Providing this unique opportunity for mentorship with some of Canada’s most established filmmakers is part of a larger OAC strategy. This builds on last year’s launch of OAC’s Avance médias program to fund development and production of new media works. ”
“This is a wonderful opportunity for the NFB to partner with OAC on a project that dovetails so perfectly with our own mandate to contribute to the development of francophone filmmakers,” said Claudette Jaiko, Executive Producer, Studio Ontario et Ouest, French Program. “The NFB has a mandate to reflect the realities of various communities through its productions, and to support the individual voices and stories of filmmakers by enhancing their profile in the Canadian film milieu.”
The deadline for applications is May 8, 2006. Applicants must submit:
- a résumé
- a letter of intent stating the nature and scope of the mentorship project
- the requested funding amount; the importance of the project to the applicant
- the importance of working with the selected mentor
- the applicant’s needs and how the project addresses them
- a project timeline and budget
- a letter of consent from the proposed mentor
All applications must be submitted to Stéfannie Caisse, Coordinator, Ontario and West Studio, National Film Board of Canada, 150 John Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3C3 or s.caisse@nfb.ca
Selected Ontario-based francophone filmmakers may work with a mentor anywhere in Canada. The mentorship project must be designed to provide personalized training within the context of the filmmaker’s artistic and career objectives. The choice and the scope of the mentorship must relate to the applicant’s needs.
All applicants must be 18 years of age or over, Ontario residents, and have experience and/or training in media arts. Mentorships must take place by November 30, 2006. The successful applicants will be will be announced on May 24, 2006.
With the support of the Canadian Heritage's Interdepartmental Partnership with the Official-Language Communities (IPOLC). The Ontario Arts Council is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
About the NFB
Founded in 1939, the National Film Board of Canada has produced more than 11,000 films and other audiovisual works and won more than 4,500 awards — including 11 Oscars®. As Canada's public film producer, the NFB produces and distributes distinctive, culturally diverse, challenging and relevant audiovisual works that provide Canada and the world with a unique Canadian perspective. To purchase NFB releases or for more information, visit www.nfb.ca or call 1-800-267-7710.
About OAC
The Ontario Arts Council is the province’s primary funding body for professional arts activity. Since 1963, OAC has played a vital role in promoting and assisting the development of the arts and artists for the enjoyment and benefit of Ontarians.
In 2004-2005, OAC funded 1,327 individual artists and 784 arts organizations for a total of $35.5 million. These grants were of benefit to artists and arts organizations in 251 communities across Ontario.
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