Within each phase, exact dates and times of meetings will be arranged with cohort members based on availability. Mentors and apprentices can expect weekly small group check-ins as well as occasional large group meetings, virtual or in-person. All film production prep days and film production days (July 7 to July 9) must be in-person.

• Monday, June 12 – Thursday, July 6 – Pre-Production Phase
• Friday, July 7 – Film Production Prep
• Saturday, July 8 & Sunday, July 9 – Film Production Days
• Wednesday, July 12 – Wednesday, August 30 – Post-Production Phase
• Thursday, September 14 – Sunday, September 24 – Local festival film premiere, screening, and discussion

Applications will be evaluated based on each individual’s:

• Eligibility within the above stated parameters;
• Conversational interview with Northwest Film Forum team
• Positionality and intersectionality of historically underrepresented, underserved, and under-resourced identities;
• Intermediate level of experience within film and previous work samples;
• Artist’s demonstrated commitment to build their creative practice;
• Likelihood that the apprenticeship opportunity will present a significant career development opportunity, particularly around narrative filmmaking

In addition to each individual, mentors and apprentices will also be selected based on perceived synergy between the cohort as a whole, to create the most empowering and supportive filmmaking experience possible. Factors which will be considered includeSynergy between each mentor and apprentice pairing

• Balance in levels of experience, skill sets, creative interests, and working styles
• Alignment in shared vision of filmmaking ethos

Selection Panel

Applications will be reviewed by the mentorship team using the above selection criteria, with priority considerations given to artists who have historically been undervalued and underrepresented in the mainstream film industry.

Contact

Reach out to Education Director Netsanet Tjirongo at netsanet@nwfilmforum.org for feedback requests, eligibility, or any questions you have about applying.

Please read our FAQ here.

Please view the Application Guide for tips and best practices.

Film production days are expected to be long (10 hours+), and certain roles may require the lifting of heavy objects. However, applicants who identify as living as living with a disability are encouraged to apply. If you would like to request accessibility services because you have concerns about being on-set, the application contains an “Access Needs” section where you can provide more details, including any requests or questions, so that the apprenticeship program can try to accommodate a diverse cohort.

Exact schedules will be determined between mentors and apprentices. Some roles may meet virtually, though production prep days and production days will require being in-person, on-set, during a specific schedule.

Should you anticipate that you may experience a barrier in applying, please email Education Director Netsanet Tjirongo at Netsanet@nwfilmforum.org. This will in no way affect your chances of being selected.