YORKTON – The YFF Mentorship program through Yorkton Film Festival and supported by RBC, connects emerging with established industry professionals who provide expert‐level advice and networking opportunities to help emerging talents in Canada’s film industry.
The 2024 recipients have been selected by a jury of film industry professionals from applicants from across the country. Selected were Tyson Liske of Saskatchewan, Alison Campeau of Manitoba, and Jeff Evans-Todd of British Columbia, for more information on our mentees visit our website www.yorktonfilm.com.
“A Canada‐wide call for applications went out in February, and we received many very strong applications from film makers who were interested in taking part in this year’s program,” YFF Executive Director Randy Goulden said.
“We are excited to again deliver this program and thank RBC Foundation for their commitment to helping us foster the next great generation of Canadian film talent,” said Goulden.
“RBC welcomes this year’s program participants and we are excited to help them power their ideas forward,” said Jon Barth, RBC Regional Vice President, Southern Saskatchewan. “The experience and advice from their mentors will be invaluable as they build their platforms to share perspectives, provoke thought, foster empathy, cultivate conversations, and spark action within our communities.”
The arts play an important role in society, and the YFF Mentorship Program is an investment in the creative sector to support a strong future for filmmakers and to foster diverse contributions to Canadian film and media landscape.
Mentorship program recipients will attend the Yorkton festival in May, providing them with workshop and networking opportunities, and will participate in monthly consultation with their mentor to discuss their creative projects.
