The Yorkton Film Festival has announced it is now accepting applications for the 2021 RBC Mentorship program. This year, 2021, marks the beginning of a three year partnership with RBC and YFF to support the development of emerging filmmakers throughout Canada.
鈥淲e are ecstatic to continue moving forward with RBC and the generous support they鈥檝e provided to continue to deliver this program,鈥� said YFF Executive Director Randy Goulden. 鈥淏eing able to play a role in identifying and supporting emerging talent throughout our country has been such a rewarding experience, not only for our mentees, but for the mentors and for us as well.鈥� 聽
The mentorship program is a participant-driven program that connects emerging filmmakers with established industry professionals who can provide expert level advice and networking opportunities to help emerging talents in Canada鈥檚 creative industries. The program is a 46 hour mentorship and guidance program that connects the participants with their mentor through in-person and digital means.
"We鈥檙e excited to extend our partnership with Yorkton Film Festival to support this mentorship program, said Trevor McLachlan, RBC Community Manger.聽 鈥淢entors provide a wealth of real life experience-based advice that is invaluable to helping emerging filmmakers advance and succeed in today鈥檚 changing industry.聽 We鈥檙e thrilled to help connect established and emerging filmmakers through the RBC Mentorship Program.鈥�
RBC provided the funding for this project as part of a three year program to foster investment in Canada鈥檚 creative sector by supporting emerging talents.
The deadline for applying for the 2021 Program is March 31, 2021. Selected applicants will be notified no later than April 23, and all successful applicants will have the opportunity to attend and take part in the 2021 Yorkton Film Festival. Applicants are encouraged to go to for further information and to submit their applications.
