Apply for women in Film and TV NI Mentoring Scheme

WFTV is the leading membership organisation for women working in creative media in the UK and part of an international network of more than 12,000 women. The mentoring scheme is designed for women looking to take a significant step in their career who should have more than five years’ experience working in film, TV or digital production in order to apply.

Liz Tucker, Chair WFTV UK said: “The inaugural year of our scheme in Northern Ireland was a huge success, with industry mentors such as Fiona Campbell, Controller, BBC Three; Lisa McGee, writer of Derry Girls; Danny Horan, Channel 4; Kate Townsend, Netflix and Jannine Waddell, Waddell Media working with our mentees helping them reach goals that previously would have seemed impossible.

“We encourage applications from all disciplines and areas of the creative industries, including creative, craft, technical and business roles. In the past we have had a set decorator, a colourist, an agent, a costume designer, a vision mixer, a media lawyer and a composer, in addition to directors, writers and producers.”

The scheme runs for six months, during which time participants receive six hours of mentoring contact with an experienced industry figure and an intensive programme of exclusive seminars, training workshops and networking opportunities. It is free to apply and to participate in the WFTV N.I. Mentoring Scheme and applicants don’t need to be an existing member to apply.

For information or to apply go to https://wftv.org.uk/mentoring/applications-2021/.

The closing date is midnight Monday, November 30.

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