For over 30 years, the CMPA’s National Mentorship Program has invested in the next generation of independent producers—and a strong future for our industry—by placing aspiring producers in Canada’s leading production companies.
Successful applicants receive one-on-one training from established producers in everything from development to post, in genres ranging from drama to documentary. Stipends are partially subsidized by the CMPA.
The longstanding success of the mentorship program speaks for itself: more than 85% of NMP alumni continue to work in Canada’s production industry.
The CMPA is committed to eliminating systemic barriers in Canada’s media industry and elevating the voices of underrepresented communities within the domestic production sector. We encourage individuals who self-identify as belonging to an underrepresented group to apply for the opportunities listed below.
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Program
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Deadline / Time |
|---|---|
| Student Work Placement Program | Ongoing intake |
| BSO-CMPA Black Producer Accelerator Program | June 12, 2026. |
| Bob Crowe Mentorship Program for Emerging Indigenous Producers | June 12, 2026. |
| CMPA British Columbia Production Mentorship Program | June 12, 2026. |
| CMPA Mentorship Program for Diverse Producers | June 12, 2026. |
| CMPA Production Mentorship Program | June 12, 2026. |
| Export Development Mentorship Program | June 12, 2026. |
| PictureNL Producer Mentorship Program | June 12, 2026. |
Mentees looking for mentors may post your profiles here. To browse available mentorship opportunities, please go here.
Mentors looking for mentees, please post detailed mentorship opportunities using the form below. You can browse potential mentee profiles here.
