On Screen Manitoba

Program at a glance

Deadline: August 13, 2012

Spots Available: 6
Duration of Placement: 26 Weeks
Intern Stipend: $14,000 (minimum); $7,000 from the Program; $7,000 from the mentor company
Eligibility: No age limit. Must have production experience.

This program gives emerging and mid-level producers the opportunity to gain above-the-line production experience. The program emphasizes one-on-one mentoring in a production environment, and creating enhanced professional development opportunities. This on-the-job training creates employment prospects, and gives participants production credits. It also solidifies their skills and increases the potential for career advancement in the film, televison and interactive media production industry.

Trainee Eligibility

• Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents legally entitled to work in Canada

• Cannot be an employee or family member of the mentor company

• Must be co-applying with a mentor company. Unmatched applications will not be accepted

Mentor Company Eligibility

• Must be a member of the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) at the time of application

• The mentor company will be responsible for providing career assistance, feedback and guidance during the placement

• Must contribute a minimum of $ 7,000 toward the participant stipend

• Cannot be an employer or family member of the participant with whom he/she is submitting a joint application

• Must be co-applying with an intern candidate. Unmatched applications will not be accepted

• Must be in production for the proposed duration of the training

• The training position must be in producing, on a fully financed project that is going to be in production during the placement

Payment of Funds
Each trainee receives a minimum of $14,000 for his/her placement. The program contributes $7,000, while the mentor company must contribute a minimum of $7,000. 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 installments. Each installment will be given to the mentor upon submission of an invoice for the amount and the required supporting documentation (invoices, mid-term and final reports, final questionnaires and proof of payment for the trainee’s stipend.)

Selection Process
A selection panel established and supervised by the CMPA and Telefilm will select the placements. Decisions will be based on the criteria set out for both the mentor and the trainee. The panel will be responsible for evaluating applications on their overall merit and the selection panel’s decisions on the awarded placements will be final. Given the high number of applications and the limited resources available, some deserving applications may not be successful. All applications will be assessed against the program’s goal to create meaningful placements that will ultimately help support emerging and mid-level producers’ efforts in developing their producing skills. As such, the selection panel may consider a number of factors in order to make their decisions on applications. These factors may include, but are not limited to, the:

• Viability of the mentor-intern relationship (e.g. shared goals and objectives; post-internship employment opportunities with the mentor company; financial contribution to the intern’s stipend; demonstrated commitment to sharing expertise, and ability and experience in training)

• Clear internship objectives and skills development goals

• Strength of the proposed training schedule (e.g. intern’s job description; diversity of training; mentor supervision) vs. proposed intern’s related education, professional goals, and work or volunteer experience

• Demonstrated commitment to the film, television and interactive production industry

Application Process
We only accept applications via our online application portal. Please note that applicants will be required to upload the following documents during the process:

Trainees:

• Resume

• Letter of intent

• Two (2) letters of reference

Mentors:

• Letter of intent

• Proof of financing (Download template)

• Schedule of training (Download template)

• Synopsis of productions

Trainee application

Mentor application