A unique learning path for Aboriginal, Afro-descendant and racialized producers in the audiovisual industry
The M-É-D-I-A- Coalition calls for candidatesures!
Visit M-É-D-I-A Coalition· launches its call for entries for the second edition of the Entrepreneurial training M-É-D-I-A- | Pôle entrepreneuriat – HEC Montréal, an enriching opportunity for 20 French-speaking Aboriginal, Afro-descendant and racialized producers working in the screen industry in Quebec and Canada.
Last year, over 60 people from across the country and from all walks of life tried their luck. Among them, 20 candidates were selected, representing various cultural communities in Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba.
This training, aimed at producers creating fiction, documentary, TV or digital series, will be rolled out over an intensive eight-day period from March 25 to April 2, followed by a series of conferences, an opportunity to attend the Cannes Film Market in France, and personalized coaching until July 2024. The cohort will undergo a learning experience covering strategic planning, political acumen and the international marketplace, among other topics.
UNIQUE, STRUCTURING PROGRAMMING
Participants will benefit from :
- intensive two-part training: entrepreneurship (in collaboration with the Pôle entrepreneuriat –HEC Montréal) and internationalization; ;
- master classes, case studies and conferences with world-class professionals; ;
- networking events and round-table discussions with industry professionals; ;
- four months of individual coaching by experienced professionals; ;
“ Following the success of our first edition, I am delighted to announce the continuation of our entrepreneurial training program, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to transforming and advancing the audiovisual industry in Quebec and Canada., says Patrice Jecrois, General Manager, Coalition M-É-D-I-A-. Thanks to the support of our many collaborators and partners, we're ready to continue providing the tools and knowledge needed by French-speaking producers from under-represented communities, helping them to shine in the Canadian cultural ecosystem. »Please note that the training content has been enhanced this year. The intensive training period (March 25 to April 2, 2024) will be held entirely in person in Montreal, so out-of-town participants will benefit from a package deal on transportation and accommodation.
In addition to all the elements proposed in the first draft, such as leadership development, branding, marketing, communication, social and environmental impact strategy, human resources management, financing, accounting, legal aspects and international co-production, the following aspects have been added:
- Animation and digital conferences
- Tax credit training
- Interim financing training
BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS
This training program aims to equip, support and propel the next generation of audiovisual entrepreneurs in Canada's French-speaking community. It was created to mitigate the under-representation of Aboriginal, Afro-descendant and racialized communities in media circles in Quebec and Canada.
The M-É-D-I-A- Coalition's initiative is highly relevant, as professionals from under-represented communities face numerous barriers to entering the audiovisual industry. For example: lack of funding, difficulty integrating the network of professionals and communicating with broadcasters and funding decision-makers. There are even marked reservations about their stories and projects.
Several industry players join forces to create a unique learning path. The uniqueness of this program lies in the strength of its support network, in access to the creative genius and knowledge of the best talents in Canadian and international industry, and in the connections that will last well beyond the training.
KEY INFORMATION
- Call for applications: from January 16, 2024 to February 16, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).
- What? Intensive training in the business practices and workings of the national and international audiovisual industry.
- When?
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Intensive training from March 25 to April 2, 2024; ;
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Individual coaching between April and July 2024.
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- Where? In person in Montreal, Qc. Out-of-town participants will benefit from an all-inclusive transportation and accommodation package.
- For whom? 20 French-speaking audiovisual producers from Aboriginal (First Nations, Inuit, Métis), Afro-descendant and racialized communities.
- Cost : The training, estimated to cost $10,000 per person, is offered free of charge thanks to the support of the M-É-D-I-A- Coalition's financial partners: the Canada Media Fund (CMF), Telefilm Canada.
Find out how to get involved and the full program: coalition.media
TÉMOIGNAGES DE LA COHORTE 2023
PATRICIA CHICA
Flirt Films
« Je suis enchantée d’avoir pu bénéficier de cette formation. Ça va m’apporter une confiance, des outils et une meilleure performance à l’intérieur de mon entreprise en tant que productrice et cinéaste au Québec. »
SABINE DANIEL
Sabine Daniel Media
« Cette formation a été faite pour nous par des gens comme nous. Ils sont capables de parler non seulement de la réalité en tant que professionnels dans le métier, mais également des nuances qui se trouvent en tant que personnes issues de la diversité. »
AMANDINE GAY
Caïssa Productions
« Moi, ce qui m’intéresse donc, c’est de savoir comment est-ce qu’on bâtit ce genre de carrière-là. Je pense que si on continue justement, comme cette formation nous donne, un parcours de vraiment se penser comme entrepreneur, de bâtir une stratégie de long terme, de se construire un réseau, ça grandit nos horizons. »
MOHAMMED MAROUAZI
L’étoile du Canada
« Grâce à la formation entrepreneuriale, les choses commencent à se diluer devant moi et je commence à voir mieux où est-ce que je dois mettre ma main et qu’est qu’il faut que je touche pour pouvoir avoir les fonds pour réaliser mes projets en tant qu’entrepreneur. »
NADIA ZOUAOUI
Les Productions NadiaZ
« Cette formation qu’on nous offre, c’est vraiment une chance, c’est inouïe parce que ça nous propulse dans le monde de l’entrepreneuriat, mais pour les culturelles*. » *Les culturelles dans le sens des professionnel·l·e·s de la culture
