Phase Three: PIP’s Mentorship
Phase Three of the Launchpad is an ongoing bespoke mentorship program for prospective Intimacy Professionals. Students will be invited to join working PIPs on set, or can assist PIP in finding contract work in their local area to collaborate on.
Prerequisites: Phase One + Two
Phase Three: PIP’s Mentorship Program
Applications open for 2021-2023 students
Topics Phase Three covers:
A minimum of 30 days (on set and prep days) over an average 6 months
Baseline for folks with minimal IP set experience; this may look different for folks already working as an IP
Shadowing, assisting, seconding, and eventually leading on PIP projects with PIP team members
Mentees may collaborate with multiple mentors based on their goals
Networking with professionals of many levels of productions
Note: Phase 3 has a Do-Not-Compete clause for Canadian productions. Please see our FAQ.
Cost:
Applicants will be invited to pitch a financial investment and an energy exchange they feel confident making, taking into account potential travel expenses for themselves or their mentor
Bursaries available for folks in need, which may include airfare or other transport costs
Billeting available subject to availability
Mentees work two days on set for free to assess the fit between mentor and mentee; follow up gigs will be split payments
A mentor/mentee agreement will be shared with each mentee before their Phase Three begins.
Application Instructions
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Application Requirements
Complete the Mentorship Application Form for this Phase.
The form will ask you for contact information, accessibility needs, and what financial and/or energy investment you are able to offer for the training.
A bursary fund is available for folks who cannot make an investment pitch, with priority to IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and disabled folks. Please indicate in your application form if you are in need of financial assistance.
Submit an updated CV/resume, recent headshot, a short and long bio, and Criminal Record Check.
