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.