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Residency · Banff, AB, Canada · 37 programs
Meals
Meal plan equivalent to $68 credit per day using a credit-based system; accommodates most dietary requests
Mentorship
One-on-one consultations with faculty including Roxann Whitebean and guest artists; one-on-one Zoom sessions during online preparatory week
Scholarships
All Indigenous arts participants receive a scholarship covering 100% of tuition, accommodation, and meal plan costs, made possible through endowments and donations. Applicants must complete the Financial Aid section in SlideRoom to be eligible.
Requirements
Two-page resume or CV; one-page cover letter explaining interest and goals; one-page project proposal describing theme and relevance; portfolio including 1-2 page story outline and 10-20 page script excerpt. Group applications submit all resumes in one document and one SlideRoom application. Financial Aid section must be completed for scholarship consideration.
Must identify as Indigenous. Must have written at least one script previously or have educational background in film/screenwriting. Must be adapting a novel, short story, or play into a television series, feature film, or episodic work for screen. Must be available for the entire program duration. International applicants must obtain a Visitor Visa (not a Student Visa) to enter Canada.