In 2008 WIFT NZ launched its specialist mentoring
programme. Now established as an annual national programme,
each year WIFT NZ matches up to 16 full members with experienced
practitioners for twelve hours of paid mentoring over an eight
month period. The scheme is designed to increase women's
skills, knowledge, networks and confidence as they build their
careers.
KEY PROGRAMME INFORMATION
- up to twelve hours of mentoring per match, to be delivered over
the period May-December 2010;
- applicants must be full WIFT NZ members (women with 2+ years in
the industry). Membership is $100 + GST per year and can be
arranged through the WIFT NZ office or online;
- up to sixteen general mentorships, and four Te Puni
Kokiri-sponsored mentorships for Maori women, will be made for the
2010 year;
- matches will be decided by a panel and no correspondence will
be entered into;
- proposed matches will be introduced in late April and then, if
the parties are happy to proceed, a contract will be drawn up for
the mentoring period.
MENTEE REQUIREMENTS
Mentees will need to:
- commit to working with their mentor as agreed, honouring all
agreements and deadlines;
- agree to privacy and confidentiality requirements;
- respect the professional nature of the relationship;
- be open to accepting constructive criticism as well as positive
feedback;
- bear the majority of any communication costs, most likely to be
telephone calls;
- be prepared to review their experience and outcomes with the
WIFT NZ office.
2010 MENTORS REGISTER (as at 10 March
2010*)
Our mentors register includes the cream of the industry across
disciplines including:
Adrienne Bonell (business coaching)
Philippa Campbell (producing)
Cristina Casares (animation)
Lisa Chappell (acting)
Ngila Dickson (art direction)
Catherine Fitzgerald (producing)
Gary Foster (camera)
Margot Francis (editing)
Annie Frear (production - gripping)
Irene Gardiner (producing)
John Gibson (composing)
Glenis Giles (producing)
Cushla Lewis (cinematography)
Angela Littlejohn (producing)
Elizabeth McRae (acting)
Robyn Malcolm (acting)
Christina Milligan (producing)
Gaylene Preston (directing/producing)
Kahra Scott James (sound/digital/business development)
Graeme Tetley (writing)
Athina Tsoulis (directing)
Belinda Walshe (cinematography)
Mike Westgate (sound)
* Please note that this is not a
conclusive list. We will be adding Te Puni Kokiri Mentorship
mentors as well as general mentors prior to commencement, and will
also actively seek further mentors for stand-out
applications. If a mentor is not listed in your particular
field please submit your application regardless and if successful
we will source a mentor for you.
APPLICATIONS
Applications should include:
- a letter of application introducing yourself and clearly
articulating why you want to be part of the programme, specific
areas of focus for the mentorship period; and desired
outcomes;
- identification of up to three appropriate mentors from the
mentors list, in order of priority, stating why you have chosen
them;
- a copy of your CV.
Applications close Thursday 1
April and should be forwarded by email to:
Anne O'Brien, Executive Director, WIFT NZ - office@wiftnz.org.nz
FUNDERS
The WIFT NZ Mentoring programme is delivered with the generous
support of the NZ Film Commission and Te Puni Kokiri.