FUTURES
A 12-month mentorship journey designed to equip passionate, emerging creators and storytellers with the opportunity to broaden their creative spectrum, expand their knowledge of the business and their craft, create community with peers across Canada, and further develop their skills. Applications are now closed.
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The program is designed to support passionate storytellers who are:
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE PROGRAM
Canon FUTURES runs from August 2023 to July 2024. This unique program is delivered through monthly exclusive virtual workshops, assignments, and industry mentorships. FUTURES requires dedication and approximately 10-15 hours of focus every month.
To make the most of this opportunity, be prepared to invest your time, create original work, and share your journey, challenges, and triumphs with your FUTURES community.
HOW IT WORKS
After applications close on July 7th, our panellists in collaboration with the Canon Canada team will choose talented creators to join our next FUTURES class.
WHAT YOU GET
FUTURES workshops are designed to give you first-hand insider industry insights, portfolio and skill-building assignments, and most importantly, connections with like-minded creative peers.
The selected creators can expect:
- Exclusive mentorship from industry leading experts
- Insights into building your creative business
- Coaching in marketing and branding
- Developing your technical knowledge
- Growing your multi-disciplinary skills
- Guidance on curating your portfolio
- Learn mindfulness techniques to help prioritize your mental health as a creative
By the end of the program year, you will have the tools and knowledge to grow your personal brand and business as a young creator. This program is free to apply and is free to participate for those who are accepted.
HOW TO APPLY
Help us get to know who you are and what dreams you are working towards.
We will be selecting talented creators from our applicants to be a part of our third FUTURES class. If you believe the program is the right fit for you, complete the application below, we want to meet you!
This is a 4-part application to help us get to know who you are and what dreams you’re working towards:
APPLICATION
Fill out the basic application details.
YOUR STORY
Step in front of the camera and give us your elevator pitch in a 30-second video – let us know who you are!
IN-DEPTH Q&A
Help us understand you, your brand, and your professional ambitions.
PORTFOLIO
Attach a Dropbox link that showcases your creative work.
NEED HELP?
Our program liaison is happy to answer any questions along the way.
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