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One-time
In-person & Online
$55 plus 5% GST non-refundable fee per application + Tuition: $2950 CDN plus 5% GST, non-refundable
Applications open April 30, 2026
Applications close June 1, 2026
Over five months, select producers work closely with leading industry advisors and mentors through a combination of individual, group, and market-focused development sessions, both in person and online. The program provides targeted, project-specific feedback to help position your project for investment in the lead-up to the Whistler Film Festival, December 2-6, 2026.
STRUCTURE + TIMELINE
- Phase 1 (August 7-10, 2026)
Producers take part in an intensive four days of creative and business workshop sessions, followed by three months of ongoing customized one-on-one mentorship that facilitates script development and pitch package preparation with assigned advisors. The four-day residency will take place in person at Capilano University-Squamish campus. - Phase 2 (September to November 2026)
Producers take part in online intensive workshops, focusing on business and market preparation. Phase 2 provides unparalleled access to top-tier industry experts from Canada and around the world, including story editors, directors, producers, distributors, broadcasters, and key decision-makers. - Phase 3 (December 2-6, 2026)
During the Whistler Film Festival, participants have access to scheduled 1:1 Market Meetings, masterclasses and will receive one complimentary, non-transferable Industry Pass to the 2026 Whistler Film Festival + Content Summit.
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