WIDC CAREER ADVANCEMENT MODULE (CAM)

 

OVERVIEW

An intensive career advancement program for 4 participants per session, this module focuses on the personal skills needed to achieve success in screen fiction.  CAM sessions are held in various cities across Canada, delivered in conjunction with respected women’s film festivals (e.g. St John’s International Women’s Film Festival, the Female Eye Film Festival, Vancouver Women In Film Festival) or other WIDC Events.  Follow up mentoring is conducted by phone and on line over the period of six months following the CAM session. 

 

The CAM was originally developed through the support of the CTV-CHUM tangible benefits.

 

OBJECTIVES

¨       To advance the success of mid-career women screen fiction directors in achieving their career goals.

¨       To develop in participants greater self-confidence in areas including, but not limited to, self-assessment, branding, marketing, communication, leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving.

¨       To develop among mid-career women directors a set of trusted allies who can help spring-board their advancement, particularly in television fiction.

 

METHODS

¨       Reviewing the participant’s career goals.

¨       Reflecting on the participant’s experiences and future aspirations as a director
- SWOT analysis (Strengths / Weaknesses / Opportunities / Threats)

¨       Gaining perspectives from senior professionals and peers in a safe learning environment; including
- Assessment of  the current industry landscape / value chain and participants' current positioning in it

¨       Exploring and practicing methods/styles of pitching, promoting and marketing ones self and ones projects

¨       Identifying immediate and long-term action plans

¨       Reporting on the execution of these plans over a set period of time

 

PROCESS

¨       Participants are asked to complete profile surveys and reading before the session.

¨       Program personnel review survey results in advance.

¨       Participants meet with program personnel and fellow participants in a group and individual settings. 

¨       Specially designed curriculum and techniques developed by CWWA through the WIDC program help participants focus on their career path, assess goals and options, and develop immediate and long-term action plans to advance their careers, projects and professional goals.

¨       The session wraps up with confirmations of actions plans and final comments.

¨       The CAM also includes a public panel discussion with the program personnel

 

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

¨      Increased internal (personal) confidence and advanced competencies in pertinent aspects of filmmaking as determined by individual participant learning goals. 

      Including:
               - Greater clarity on career goals and priorities

                     - Increased understanding of professional competencies required for success

                     - Better understanding of personal brand

                     - Greater awareness of industry expectations and priorities

¨       Increased external (industry) confidence in women as directors of screen fiction.

¨       Increased connection between women directors and the film and television industry system

¨       Deepening of the screen director talent pool in Canada.

 

PERSONNEL

¨    Any mid-career Canadian women director may apply to the program.  Additional consideration will be given to candidates whose films are selected for the respective film festival where the CAM is being presented.

¨       Sessions and follow up are facilitated by WIDC Workshop Producer, Carol Whiteman .

¨       Senior Mentors (e.g. Broadcaster, Director, Producer, Marketing, and Leadership Experts), review the preparation materials in advance of the sessions and collaborate with the Session Facilitator to develop a mentoring plan for each participant. 

 

TO APPLY

  • Your application should be submitted using either the PDF or WORD forms below:

                                         PDF              WORD    

 

COSTS

Application Fee:                     $50.00

 

                                         

 

Festival Pass:                        CAM participant's festival pass fees are included.

Travel and Lodging:                Enquire with the host festival and CWWA for possible bursaries or
                                                you may wish to apply for a Canada Council Travel Grant.

 

Application Deadlines

                                                St John's - September 30

                                                Vancouver - January 31

                                                Toronto - January 31


For more information contact: Carol Whiteman, WIDC Producer

 

 

 

St John's International Women's Film Festival
St John's, NL
October 18 to 22, 2011

For more information about the festival go to: http://www.womeninfilmfestival.com
 
 
 

 

 

  

Vancouver Women In Film Festival
Vancouver, BC
March 8 to 12, 2012

For more information about WIFT Vancouver go to: http://www.womeninfilm.ca
 
 
 

  

Female Eye Film Festival
Toronto, ON
 March 28 to April 1, 2012
For more information about the festival go to: http://www.femaleeyefilmfestival.com