SID ADILMAN MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME: CALL FOR APPLICANTS
TIFF, a charitable, not-for-profit arts organization, is accepting applications for the Sid Adilman Mentorship Programme.
The Sid Adilman Mentorship Programme was established in memory of Toronto Star’s veteran entertainment journalist Sid Adilman. This programme will develop the journalistic skills of one emerging journalist who demonstrates a strong interest in film and the arts. The Sid Adilman Mentorship Programme is made possible through philanthropic donations to the Sid Adilman Mentorship Programme endowment fund.
The recipient will have the opportunity to cover the 35th Toronto International Film Festival (September 9-19, 2010), the largest public film festival in the world, with support from the Festival’s Press Office. The recipient will receive a press pass (which allows access to Press and Industry screenings, press conferences and industry events); write daily reviews and articles; blog on the Festival website and other social media such as Twitter; network with accredited local, national and international journalists; attend Festival events as assigned; and produce a post-Festival report.
Eligibility:
• You must be over the age of 19.
• You must be a student currently enrolled in either a journalism or film studies program, or a student graduating from either a journalism or film studies program.
• You must demonstrate strong writing ability, a passion for cinema and the arts, and a sound knowledge of film.
• You must be available to cover the entire Festival (September 9-19, 2010), including evenings and weekends.
• Preference will be given to applicants available for pre-Festival events and activities in July and August.
Application:
• Submit either one review of a Canadian film, or one article on the Canadian film industry (500 words maximum). The review or article does not need to have been published.
• Submit 2-3 additional writing samples (maximum 500 words each), preferably written in journalistic style. These samples do not need to have been published.
• Submit your résumé.
Please submit your package by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 14, 2010 BY EMAIL ONLY to the attention of:
Selection Committee: Sid Adilman Mentorship Programme
Email: humanresources@tiff.net *Be sure to note the position in the subject line*
About TIFF
TIFF is a not-for-profit cultural organization whose mission is to transform the way people see the world through film. Its vision is to lead the world in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image. TIFF generates an annual economic impact of $135 million CAD and currently employs more than 100 full-time staff and 500 part-time and seasonal staff, and counts upon the largesse of over 2,000 volunteers year-round.
About TIFF Bell Lightbox
Currently under construction, TIFF Bell Lightbox, a breathtaking five-storey complex located in downtown Toronto, will provide a permanent home for film lovers to celebrate cinema from around the world and will propel TIFF forward as an international leader in film culture. Designed by innovative architecture firm KPMB, TIFF Bell Lightbox’s fluid structure encourages exploration, movement and play. The campaign to build TIFF Bell Lightbox is generously supported by founding sponsor Bell, the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, the King and John Festival Corporation – consisting of the Reitman family and the Daniels
Corporation – RBC as major sponsor and official bank, Visa†, the Copyright Collective of Canada, the Slaight Family Foundation, NBC Universal Canada, the Brian
Linehan Charitable Foundation, the Harbinger Foundation, CIBC and BMO. The Board of Directors, staff and many generous individuals and corporations have also
contributed to the campaign. For more information on the TIFF Bell Lightbox campaign, visit belllightbox.ca
