Are you a Manitoban who is a North American Indian or a member of a First Nation, Métis or Inuit producer or director?
Would you like $16,000 to make a 10 minute documentary?
If so, you should apply to the NSI’s Aboriginal Documentary pilot program. You’ll need a partner and to fill out a lengthy application.
There is a $100 submission fee.
Are you employed by a production company?
If so, they have until October 5 to nominate you for the NSI’s Lifestyle Series Producer course.
From the website: “This is an advanced training course which focuses on the specific skills required to produce a lifestyle series. The course includes a week-long training session followed by an eight-week practical apprenticeship on an existing lifestyle series which has been green-lit by one of our Program Partners: Shaw Media, Bell Media and Corus.
This course will empower the candidate to confidently take on the challenges and responsibilities of producing a lifestyle series.
Candidates will connect with top lifestyle series producers, network executives, production executives and other industry leaders to round out their knowledge base and industry contacts.”
Oh, and by the way, the cost is $25,000.