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Producers’ Association Partners with Government and Industry to Offer Training in Screen-based Content Production
This hands-on training program will offer thirty emerging producers under the age of 31 the opportunity to gain long term full-time work experience in the film, television and digital media production industry. Funded by the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy, the Screen-based Media Production Program emphasizes both management and technical skills in today’s rapidly changing knowledge economy in the digital world.
“It has been proven time and time again that on-the-job mentorship placements are the best way to provide a full, immersive training experience,” says Susanne Vaas, VP of Business Affairs and Secretary Designate, CMPA. “Participating in this program unquestionably kick-starts emerging content producers’ careers in the business.”
The CMPA is currently accepting applications until September 15, 2014 or until funding remains available. For application details and eligibility, visit www.cmpa.ca/mentorship.
About the Canadian Media Production Association
The CMPA is a national non-profit organization that represents the interests of over 350 leading screen-based media companies engaged in the production and distribution of English-language television programs, feature films and digital media content in all regions of Canada.
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For further information please call:
Canadian Media Production Association
Anne Trueman
Director, Communications & Media
Ext. 327
anne.trueman@cmpa.ca
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