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Residency · Banff, AB, Canada · 37 programs
Mentorship
Scheduled workshops and mentorship time with faculty including award-winning filmmakers. Schedule balances mentorship time with faculty and group sessions.
Scholarships
Banff Centre Arts Scholarship covers 100% of tuition and 25% of meal plan and accommodation. Canadian Indigenous Scholarship covers 100% of tuition, meal plan and accommodation. Reduced application fee of $35 for Indigenous applicants. Total fee before scholarships is $1,884.75 CAD; after standard scholarship: $657.57 CAD.
Requirements
Two-page resume or CV; one-page cover letter explaining interest and goals (include laptop brand/type and editing software if accepted); two-page project proposal including theme and relevance; video sizzle reel or links to past films. Complete Financial Aid section in SlideRoom to be considered for scholarships.
Open to filmmakers who identify as women, 18+. Must have some experience in project planning, camera work, sound capture, pitching, location skills, editing, and distribution. Must have completed at least one film screened in a professional environment. Domestic and international applications welcome. Note: Banff Centre programs do not meet eligibility requirements for a Canadian Student Visa; accepted international participants must obtain a Visitor Visa. Program conducted in English.