About the program
Open to candidates who self-identify as a member of a group that is currently underrepresented and/or faces barriers entering the Canadian screen-based content production industry, including but not limited to women, newcomers to Canada, visible minorities, indigenous and LGBTQ producers and persons with disabilities.
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person on whom refugee status has been conferred.
Must be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
Cannot be an employee or family member of the mentor company.
Must be co-applying with a mentor company.
Must be a member of the CMPA.
Must be co-applying with a trainee candidate.
Must contribute a minimum of $6,600 toward the trainee stipend.
A mentor applicant cannot be an employer or family member of the trainee with whom he/she is submitting a joint application.
Application process
Trainees:
Resumé
Letter of intent
Two (2) letters of reference (download template)
Mentors:
Letter of intent
Placement work plan (download template)
Selection process
The selection panel may consider a number of factors in order to make their decisions on applications. These include:
The viability of the mentor-trainee relationship (e.g., shared goals and objectives; post-traineeship employment opportunities with the mentor company; financial contribution to the trainee’s stipend; demonstrated commitment to sharing expertise; ability and experience in training).
Clear objectives and skills-development goals.
The strength of the proposed work plan (e.g., trainee’s job description; diversity of training; mentor supervision) vs. proposed trainee’s related education, professional goals, and work or volunteer experience.
Demonstrated commitment to the screen-based media production industry.
Given the high number of applications and the limited resources available, some deserving applications may not be successful.
The panel will assess all applications against the program’s goal to create meaningful placements that will support emerging and mid-level producers’ efforts to learn more about the screen-based media production industry and gain experience in it.
Payment of funds
Upon selection, each mentor company must sign a contract with the CMPA and the trainee, outlining the requirements of the program, including reporting procedures and how funds will be dispersed. Each financial award is to be solely applied to the trainee’s stipend. The CMPA contribution will be disbursed in three instalments. To receive each instalment, the mentor must submit an invoice for the amount, as well as supporting documentation (invoices, mid-term and final reports, final questionnaires and proof of payment for the trainee’s stipend).
Interested?
Sarolta Csete
Director, Development & Corporate Affairs
1-613-688-0952 / 1-800-656-7440 ext. 338
sarolta.csete@cmpa.ca