More information: Mentee

This is an International Scheme. Applications can be worldwide. Successful applicants will be matched after discussion by a delegated committee of FOCAL members and agree to participate in any relevant publicity.

In this scheme you will:

Develop skills, experience & self-confidence.
Grow network & knowledge of the Archive footage/Film industry.
Enhance your ability to set up concrete and achievable goals.
Ask questions and receive feedback.
Increase opportunities for work & job placement.

Eligibility:

Newcomers of the archive/footage world need a relevant speaker to answer their questions and help them sharpen their strategy and establish a solid road map.

Individuals with a professional project who want a better understanding of the archive industry and who aspire to learn the ropes. People looking for guidance and expanding their knowledge.

Please get in touch if:

You're a student in Production, Media, Arts, Culture, Cinema, Journalism, History with a strong interest in the archive heritage and the audio-visual world.
You're a new entrant of the archive industry or an individual in a mid-career pivot.
You just landed a challenging position and want guidance in this new environment.
You can commit to a 6-months scheme including Zoom meetings and a physical event in September (Agenda to be found below).

What to expect:

A dedicated person to advise and provide guidance through monthly meetings over Zoom.
An initial training course with professionals of this industry on the 24th February.
Support from FOCAL all along.
A free accreditation to the Sunny Side of the Doc in June
A network online meeting in July with the mentorship's participants.
An invitation to the Member's Day in September.
Promotion and visibility opportunities: profile exposure within FOCAL's website training section & social media.
An associate membership offer (1st year).

Agenda:

The scheme will run over 6 months from the 24th February and will end with the FOCAL's member day in September. To take part in this scheme, mentors must be available:
On the 24th February for an initial online Careers workshop where we'll announce the launch of the scheme.
To meet at least once a month with their mentee (online or physically according to the initial agreement between the two) from March to September.
To attend an online network meeting in July (dates tbc).
To attend the FOCAL Member's Day in September (dates tbc).

Applications for this programme will open in January.