2023 Reelworld Screen Institute - Meridian Artists Agency Mentorship

 

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Thank you for your interest in applying for the Reelworld Screen Institute's  
Meridian Artists Agency Mentorship

Please complete the information on each page, review and submit your application. 

Keep in mind that:
  • All fields marked with an asterisk (*) on the application are required.
  • This opportunity is only open to Black, Indigenous, Asian, South Asian and People of Colour
  • Review the full application before filling it out, the form must be completed in one sitting. You will be required to submit 1-2 letters of reference 

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Discover how talent agencies work and learn more about artist representation and career development.

  • Comprehensive four-week internship at the Meridian Artists Agency
  • Virtual and in-person placement at the Toronto Office
  • $2,000 honorarium
  • Applications close February 6th, 2023 at 1pm ET


The Meridian Artists Agency Mentorship supports the development of Canadian screen based professionals who identify as Black, Indigenous, Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern and Latin American.


If you are selected, you will have the opportunity to join Meridian Artists for four (4) weeks —to learn about the pivotal role it plays in the screen-based industry eco-system. The position will require selected mentee to be in office part-time. The mentee will learn how a full service agency functions through a combination of shadowing all agency activities, assignments and one-on-one meetings with key Meridian Artist team members. The mentee will have access to all of Meridian’s divisions (currently Literary, Talent, Key Creatives and Books) and virtually with the Toronto Office. 


The mentorship will include the following elements:


• See how film and television writer’s and director’s careers are managed, whether they are emerging or senior talent with Glenn Cockburn, Film and Television Agent and President of the Agency


• Learn more about client management and development, generating ideas, preparing pitches and selling shows for different genres with Kerry Ball, Film and Television Agent and Head of Development


• See how actors are auditioned and selected from behind the scenes with access to breakdowns, pitches and client coaching with Tovah Small, Talent Agent; and


• Learn how Editors, DP’s, Production Designers and other crew positions are pitched and managed with Courtenay Bainbridge, Key Creative Agent.  


• Get a glimpse into the world of publishing with Amy Moore Benson, Book Agent


• Discuss how the US entertainment industry is variant from the Canadian industry and how Meridian transitions talent across the border with Conrad Sun, in our US Management office.


• Join the agency’s bullpen to see just how much work and support goes into managing the day to day needs of a client’s submissions, meetings, payments, contracts and career.


The mentee will also:


• Attend pitch meetings


• Participate in a mock negotiation


• Meet with clients


• Attend reading meetings


• Attend talent recruitment meetings


• Take part in contract and option discussions






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Definition: Individuals who self-identify as racialized persons / persons of colour are persons who are non-white in race, regardless of place of birth or citizenship.














Shortlisted applicants will be virtually interview by Meridian. A Reelworld Program Manager will reach out to you to coordinate schedule. 

Selected mentee will have to attend the full mentorship from March 6 to 31st with part of the position takes place in-person at the Toronto office. 

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