Science North and Music & Film inMotion in Sudbury have established a filmmaker mentorship program, through which film-industry professionals will mentor aspiring filmmakers from the North.
“The Skill-Share Mentorship Program offers a unique filmmaking and talent development experience during the film development,” said Guy Labine, Science North CEO, in a statement. “It provides immersive, rewarding learning opportunities through the use of professional equipment and hands-on participation in producing a quality, large-format film.”
“All of this practical experience will help build much needed skills and talent, and contribute to creating the next generation of filmmakers, thus sustaining the industry in the North over the long term.”
Chris Elliott and Kalinka St. Pierre, both of Sudbury, and Dave Clement of Thunder Bay have been chosen to participate in the program. They will receive mentorship during the production of Science North’s new large-format film, Polar Quest, a study of the Arctic and how its animals and people have adapted to changes happening there.
Polar Quest is funded in part by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. The title sponsor of the film is FedNav, and Xstrata Nickel is on board as a supporting sponsor. Several other organizations have contributed to the production through in-kind donations.
