IMPACT MENTORSHIP
FOR DOCUMENTARIES IN DEVELOPMENT BY UNDERREPRESENTED CREATORS
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN
Many documentarians create a film to increase awareness and understanding of a pressing issue or story by spotlighting, investigating, or humanizing what is happening, in hopes that their films will make a difference. At the core of impact work is a collection of best practices that take into account how a film will be used as a tool for social change once it is complete.
Story Money Impact (SMI) is offering 10 impact coaching hours to three Canadian documentary films (20–90 minutes in length) by underrepresented creators that are in the development phases of their projects, so that they can be better positioned for impact upon completion.
Deadline: October 4, 2024 by 11:59pm Pacific Time.
How does it work? SMI will host four 2.5 hour virtual sessions with three film teams with documentaries in development.
This cohort will participate in all four sessions together, fostering a group learning environment.
Lead Instructor, Tamo Campos, will introduce the basics of how films are used for change and support the discussion and development of impact goals for each project. There will be a focus on crafting impactful narratives, non-extractive filmmaking, and issue mapping during this process.
SMI strongly prefers that a minimum of two team members from each film project be present at each session.
Please note there is a $500 honourarium per film team for the time required to participate in this mentorship.
Who we are: SMI works with courageous, completed documentary films so that they can be used for systemic change in communities beyond traditional film distribution. SMI supports impact strategy development, education, and partnerships relevant to the documentary’s issue area. This work increases awareness and leads to thought leadership, action and empowerment of individuals and communities creating a powerful catalyst for change.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Filmmaker teams must be majority comprised of creators from underrepresented groups
Eligible filmmakers can be early career or established who want to learn about impact
Projects must not have started formal principle photography (there is some flexibility here; we know that docs get filmed based on real life, not a controlled schedule!)
Content must be current and forward looking towards a better understanding of an issue
Projects and film teams that have applied in the past are welcome to apply again
Timeline: The deadline for all applications is October 4, 2024 by 11:59pm PT. We will aim to notify applicants by October 11th.
Successful applicants will receive 10 hours of mentorship time between October 28, 2024 and November 15, 2024.
Honourariums for each team will be paid at the completion of the program.
Application Process: Applications are accepted via the Google Form linked in the red “Apply Now” button. To preview the application, you can do so at the link below.
If this application process presents any barriers to you, please contact clare@storymoneyimpact.com and we will happily arrange for another method of application.
We look forward to hearing from you and learning about your projects in development!
If you have any questions, please email clare@storymoneyimpact.com
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