« Indigenous women-identifying and non-binary writers and directors in Canada are invited to submit an application for Five in Focus: Indigenous, a 10-week project-based professional development program.

Launched at ImagineNATIVE 2020, Five in Focus: Indigenous will promote the advancement of five Indigenous women-identifying writers and directors to take their career to the next level through project development and tailored training. Support for this program is provided by: the Indigenous Screen Office, Telefilm Canada, Canadian Media Fund, Directors Guild of Canada, and Telus.

Five in Focus: Indigenous will be customized to meet the needs of each participant.

1-on-1 mentorship
Each Participant will be paired with an Indigenous industry woman mentor to further develop their projects and provide insight and guidance.

Pitch Coaching
Participants will receive individual sessions with international content development and pitch consultant Jan Miller to develop their personal presentation.

Master Classes
10 virtual master classes will be presented based on the needs of the participants.

Project Resources
• Participants will be paired with a graphic designer to create a professional pitch package for their series or film.
• Participants will be paired with a video editor for those who need a director’s reel.

Virtual Pitch Day
The program will culminate in a virtual “pitch day” where participants will introduce themselves and pitch their project to a selection of industry decision makers.

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About Women in View

Women in View is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to gender parity diversity and inclusion in Canadian media both on screen and behind the scenes. Women in View leads in a range of initiatives that seek to generate awareness, promote talent and spark dialogue across the full spectrum of production, policy and artistic arenas. The WIV Board of Directors includes women from across Canada working in a broad spectrum of industry roles. »

For more information and to apply, please visit: http://womeninview.ca/

-from Women in View