DOC Institute's Short Film Lab - Applications Now Open!!
November 1-30, 2018
Eastern & Central Ontario, Networking & Industry forum in Toronto*
November 1-30, 2018
Eastern & Central Ontario, Networking & Industry forum in Toronto*
DOC Institute’s Short Film Lab, an artistic documentary-focused mentorship program for young filmmakers in Central & Eastern Ontario, is now accepting applications.
The 8-month program is a unique blend of creative mentorship, story development, practical resources, & networking opportunities that will guide filmmakers through the complete process of their documentary projects. Over the course of the program, participants will create a documentary short film, guided by their mentors.
*Over the course of the program, participants will receive:
* $1,000.00 to use towards the production of their film.
* An intimate 3-day bootcamp on documentary storytelling, led by an award-winning director and producer.
* Ongoing monthly meet-ups with local Lead Mentors and peers, with a focus on further developing participants’ creative projects and equipping participants with the resources and connections to move forward.
* A subsidized 3-day networking and industry forum in Toronto.
Eligible applicants must:
* Be 25-34 years of age at the time of application;
* Be an entry-level filmmaker (this includes those with no – or very little – paid professional experience in the media industry);
* Reside in proximity to Central or Eastern Ontario;
* Be fully available for program commitments, including a 3-day bootcamp in each location (see below).
Bootcamp Dates: They will be scheduled on a weekend in January or February 2019. Please indicate in your application which dates you will not be available.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2018
The Ontario Chapter of the Documentary Organization of Canada is the organization’s oldest and largest chapter. Formerly known as the Canadian Independent Film & Video Caucus, DOC Ontario began as an advocacy group in 1983. In its 30-year history, DOC Ontario conceived of the Hot Docs International Film Festival and Point of View Magazine, as well as successfully lobbied for the creation of Telefilm Canada’s documentary broadcast envelope. Today, DOC Ontario has over 350 active members—including award-winning directors, writers, editors, producers, cinematographers and researchers—forming the unified regional voice of the Documentary Organization of Canada.
@DOCToronto
The 8-month program is a unique blend of creative mentorship, story development, practical resources, & networking opportunities that will guide filmmakers through the complete process of their documentary projects. Over the course of the program, participants will create a documentary short film, guided by their mentors.
*Over the course of the program, participants will receive:
* $1,000.00 to use towards the production of their film.
* An intimate 3-day bootcamp on documentary storytelling, led by an award-winning director and producer.
* Ongoing monthly meet-ups with local Lead Mentors and peers, with a focus on further developing participants’ creative projects and equipping participants with the resources and connections to move forward.
* A subsidized 3-day networking and industry forum in Toronto.
Eligible applicants must:
* Be 25-34 years of age at the time of application;
* Be an entry-level filmmaker (this includes those with no – or very little – paid professional experience in the media industry);
* Reside in proximity to Central or Eastern Ontario;
* Be fully available for program commitments, including a 3-day bootcamp in each location (see below).
Bootcamp Dates: They will be scheduled on a weekend in January or February 2019. Please indicate in your application which dates you will not be available.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2018
The Ontario Chapter of the Documentary Organization of Canada is the organization’s oldest and largest chapter. Formerly known as the Canadian Independent Film & Video Caucus, DOC Ontario began as an advocacy group in 1983. In its 30-year history, DOC Ontario conceived of the Hot Docs International Film Festival and Point of View Magazine, as well as successfully lobbied for the creation of Telefilm Canada’s documentary broadcast envelope. Today, DOC Ontario has over 350 active members—including award-winning directors, writers, editors, producers, cinematographers and researchers—forming the unified regional voice of the Documentary Organization of Canada.
@DOCToronto