Building A Bridge To Success: A Mentorship Program For Emerging Filmmakers in the KW Region.

My plan with my independent production company, www.martinhouseproductions.com, is to create a mentorship program with union and non-union professionals and connect them “Mentees” emerging filmmakers who already know their field of interest. For those who are still figuring out their field of interest I will create a “Shadow” service enabling you to rotate between the departments through out filming.

I plan to produce 2 short films a year with the scripts I have written, and at some point produce other people’s short form scripts.

I've been an industry professional for 11 years in Film & TV, an ACTRA and DGC member who excels with networking and making connections. Living in the KW region for 7 years (originally from Toronto), I have had many conversations with emerging filmmakers looking to get their start in the industry but have little to no connections to get their foot in the door.

I have formed many connections with industry professionals. Those individuals took an interest in my success, and continue to be my mentors. But, I can only provide the bridge, it’s up to you how you want to cross it.

There are 11 industry professionals (union and non-union) who have taken an interest in mentoring, I’m currently awaiting approval for some to add their names to this list:

AD’s Agostino Leone(3rd AD) Ahkil Kithani(3rd/Set PA) Eric McKenzie(2nd/Set PA) Samantha Hachey(3rd/Set PA) Tara Federko(3rd/Set PA) Sound Alisa Erlikh Costumes Adrianna Meister Lighting/Grip Tony Smith

AD’s (waiting approval) Props/Set Dec Natalie Robinson Camera Raymond Toquero H/M Steph Clark

We plan to bring on a maximum of 10 mentees per production in hopes that all of them pursue long-term careers in the film industry and learn to develop connections of their own. And one “Shadower” per production, for now.

Mentors will be a part of the scouting process - themselves also looking for fresh, prospective talents for their productions.