Mentorships
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Producer Mentorship applications will reopen soon.
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Producer Mentorship applications will reopen soon. ✯
Our mentorships are designed for those from historically marginalized communities who both want to be producers and have some significant industry experience. Mentees will shadow producers on a production, fully immersed in the planning and execution of a project from development through delivery, depending on the project and schedule. With a commitment of 16–24 weeks and a stipend award of up to $25,000, this is a rare opportunity to observe, collaborate, and document while receiving significant support. Upon completing the program, mentees should have the knowledge, context, and preparation to serve as line producers and will receive an Assistant Line Producer credit for their service on the film.
The first placement will be on Save Yourself!—an urgent, irreverent climate justice documentary now in production. The mentor team includes Effie T. Brown and Bryce Cracknell. More project opportunities will be announced soon.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES:
Required
Have a minimum of 5 years' professional experience in the film/television industry
Identify within one or more historically marginalized communities as a person of color, disabled person, LGBTQIA+ individual, or woman
Able to travel to and work in the production office in Glendale, CA and from home on your own computer, as well as occasional travel to shoot locations (travel expenses covered)
Embrace and display understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles
Desired
Exemplary time and task management and communication skills
Unwavering attention to detail
Able to work to and meet strict deadlines often under time constraints
Proactive and positive thinker, able to exercise good judgement
Discreet and able to keep confidential information
Have a personal or professional track record as a gamechanger
Compensation
Grant award of up to $25,000. Please note you’ll be issued a 1099 in early 2024 and will be responsible for all taxes
A credit of Assistant Line Producer upon successful completion of the mentorship; if you cannot complete the full program, a different credit indicative of the length of service may be offered
When travel more than two hours’ distance outside of Los Angeles is required, travel expenses (including transportation, housing, and per diem) will be provided
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Prepare a one-page statement explaining why you are qualified for and wish to serve as a producer mentee and how you identify as a gamechanger.
Submit statement, resume or CV, and two professional industry references.