Filmmaker mentor

Mobile Studio: The mandate is to mentor participants as they create a short film all while transferring knowledge regarding the basics of filmmaking during a 4–5 week creative studio in an Indigenous community. The filmmaker-mentor works in collaboration with another filmmaker-mentor, an outreach worker, a local coordinator and an assistant-filmmaker.

Virtual Studio: The mandate is to provide remote mentorship to participants as they create a creative work all while transferring fundamental knowledge regarding their chosen medium of artistic expression. The virtual cohort gathers six different projects for a six-week creative cycle. The filmmaker-mentor works in close collaboration with an outreach worker and also fosters collaborative connections with members of other teams and with other artists in the cohort.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the supervision of the creative studio managers, the filmmaker-mentor will:
• Guide participants through their creative process, support their personal growth and foster their skill development
• Foster a positive, healthy and culturally safe environment
• Ensure respect for narrative sovereignty throughout all stages of their project
• Teach and share expertise in creating and directing short films
• Train and provide technical support to participants at every stage of their project
• Develop and lead workshops and exercises tailored to varying skill levels, covering different aspects of filmmaking
• Document the activity and participants’ journeys Act as a representative of the organization

MOBILE STUDIO

• Provide guidance in the creation of 4 to 6 short films
• Promote activities and encourage participation;
• Organize, supervise, and oversee the shooting and editing of projects; Provide technical support for music recordings using Logic Pro X;
• Supervise the assistant filmmaker;
• Be responsible for the equipment (proper use, maintenance, inventory).

VIRTUAL STUDIO

• Guide the participant in producing a creative piece
• Provide mentorship and personalized follow-up;
• Support the development of the participant’s autonomy in preparation for shooting; Foster motivation and engagement among all cohort members;
• Collaborate in weekly follow-up meetings with other team members.

SKILLS

• Hold a degree in filmmaking or equivalent experience
• Have directed at least two short films or equivalent experience
• Have very good technical knowledge in camera, sound recording, editing and scriptwriting Be skilled in Final Cut Pro X and/or Première
• Be proficient in Logic Pro X (an asset)
• Be knowledgeable about Indigenous realities in Quebec and Canada
• Have experience working with Indigenous communities, with youth or abroad (an asset) Teaching skills (knowledge transfer)
• Be a team player
• Have organizational skills, leadership and drive
• Be able to deal with uncertainty, take initiative and creatively solve problems when faced with unexpected situations
• Show great adaptability (cross-cultural reality, remote location, variable hours, etc.) Be able to work under pressure and meet fixed deadlines
• Be fluent in French and/or English (knowledge of an Indigenous language an asset) Driving license and experience required (for the Mobile Studio)

WORKPLACE

Mobile Studio:

• Indigenous community (to be determined)

Virtual Studio:

• Remote/virtual

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mobile Studio:

Full-time contract lasting 4 to 5 weeks, primarily between May and October 2025.

Virtual Studio:

• Contract of up to 75 hours, over 8 weeks; virtual cohorts are held a few times a year, between August and March.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter and at least two links to their work to Sarah Salem sarahsalem@wapikoni.ca by January 21, 2025.

Wapikoni adheres to the principles of employment equity. Indigenous applicants will be given priority. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted between January and March 2025.

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