APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR ACE 4  

Deadline to Apply: January 31, 2024 (by midnight PST)

 

Nine participants will be selected for the program, one in each of the following key creative roles: Writer, Producer, Director, Art Director / Production Designer, Animation Director, Storyboard Supervisor, Production Manager, Editor and Composer.   Over the course of program, the team will complete a short film to gain hands-on experience, as well as receive mentorship and training workshops, including courses in pitching and presenting themselves and/or their projects.  At the completion of the film, the participants attend a selected market/conference/festival. 

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Program Timeline* (approx)

January 31st, 2024: Deadline for applications

February – August 2024: Shortlist: Workshop and Jury Selection

April 2024 – September 2025: Selected Candidates: Short Film Production, Workshops, Mentoring

September 2025 – TBD: Selected Candidates: Attend a market/festival

 

Who is Eligible to Apply?

- Must be individuals identifying as women or non-binary

- Must be either Canadian citizens or permanent residents

- Must be residents of Canada

- Women of diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous women, women of colour, women with disabilities, LGBTQ+2 women, and non-binary individuals are encouraged to apply.

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How to Apply?​

Writers

Writers should submit a concept for a short film with a maximum length of 5 minutes (outline or script), along with a one page letter of intent (see ‘tips’ below), a resume, writing portfolio (maximum 15 pages), and two letters of reference.

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Producers

Producers should submit a one page letter of intent (see ‘tips’ below), a resume, and two letters of reference.

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Directors

Directors should submit a one page letter of intent (see ‘tips’ below), a resume, demo reel and/or portfolio, and two letters of reference.

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Art Directors / Production Designers

Art Directors / Production Designers should submit a one page letter of intent (see ‘tips’ below), a resume, a portfolio of their work, and two letters of reference.

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Animation Directors

Animation Directors should submit a one page letter of intent (see ‘tips’ below), a resume, a demo reel, and two letters of reference.

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Storyboard Supervisors

Storyboard Supervisors should submit a maximum two-page letter of intent (see ‘tips’ below), a resume, a demo reel or portfolio, and two letters of reference.

Production Managers *** NEW THIS YEAR ***

Producers should submit a maximum one page letter of intent (see ‘tips’ below), a resume, and two letters of reference. 

 

Editors

Editors  should submit a maximum one page letter of intent (see ‘tips’ below), a resume, and two letters of reference.  Demo reel is optional.

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Composers

Composers should submit a one page letter of intent (see ‘tips’ below), a resume, a demo reel, and two letters of reference.

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Letter of Intent Guidelines:
Your letter of intent should include:

• An introduction to yourself, who you are, your experience, and what makes you unique

• How your experience prepares you to take on your selected role

• Why you want to move into your selected role

• Why you want to participate in the program

• Why you would be a great candidate

• Talk about your passion for animation

 

Program Requirements

Program participants need to commit to participating for the duration of the program.  Please note, the program is designed to be done on a part-time basis, and it is understood that participants in the program will likely be balancing full-time jobs and families, alongside the program, and we make every effort to accommodate this.  Participants also need to commit to participating in social media efforts for the project and program, and speaking on several panels and/or participating in conferences and workshops set-up by the program.  There is no fee to participate in the program, and a small honourarium is provided.

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The Selection Process

Participants will be short-listed by a jury of industry professionals.   Short-listed candidates will then have an opportunity to attend  virtual workshops on pitching yourself and your creative ideas with a pitching coach, and a workshop “Day in the Life of Your Role”, and a session with the ACE 3 predecessor of the role you are applying for, prior to presenting to the jury, who will select the final participant for each category.   While we would like to thank everyone for their applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.​

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Any questions about the program can be submitted to: info@wiavan-ace.org with the subject heading: Questions

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