Women in Film and Video — Media Mentors Application

Media Mentors
Mentee Application

Media Mentors aims to foster an active community of media professionals by facilitating connections between WIFV/NE members. Media Mentors welcomes applications from WIFV/NE members of all genders, sexual orientation, culture, background, ethnicity, age, and ability.

Applications are due by SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2010. All fields are required unless marked OPTIONAL. At least one phone number must be supplied.

A resume is required as part of the application process. The final screen will have instructions on how to send us your resume.

Contact Information

First Name
Last Name
Address

City	State Zip
Email address
Email address (confirm)
Home Phone
Business Phone
Cell Phone

Background

1. Why do you want to be a mentee?

2. What are your goals for the mentorship? Be as specific as possible.

3. Where would you like to be professionally in the next year? Next five years?

4. In which field are you seeking a mentor? Please indicate your top 3 preferences (1 = first choice, 2 = second choice, etc.), and describe in as much detail as possible what you're looking for.

Order	Field	Please describe in more detail
	Acquisitions
	Actor
	Animator
	Art Director /Set Decorator / Props
	Casting
	Cinematographer
	Composer / Music Director / Music Supervisor
	Costume Designer/ Wardrobe
	Director
	Distribution
	Editor: Film/Video
	Fundraising/Development
	Gaffer/Lighting
	Interactive Media / New Media
	Make Up Artist / Hair Stylist
	Narrator/Voice-Over
	Producer
	Publicist
	Researcher
	Sound Recordist/Mixer/ Sound Editor
	Still Photographer
	Writer
	Other:

5. OPTIONAL: WIFV/NE mentors may be female or male. If you have a strong preference about the gender of your mentor, please let us know.

6. OPTIONAL: Please provide any additional information that you consider relevant.

7. OPTIONAL: If there is a specific person in the New England media community that you would like to be matched up with, please let us know their name and professional field. Please note that we cannot guarantee a match with this person.

8. Are you currently a WIFVNE member? Yes No

Media Mentors is a service provided to WIFV/NE members. If you are selected, you will be required to join the organization, unless you are already a member.

Fees

A fee of $25.00 is requested of all applicants. Applications will not be reviewed until payments are received. Please pay online or send a check made out to WIFVNE and mail to:

Women in Film and Video/New England

119 Braintree Street Suite 509

Allston, MA 02134