The Executive Elevation Mentorship aims to diversify the landscape of the television's top decision makers. Fellows will be paired with top television, new media and digital executives of color in hopes of moving their projects - and careers- forward. As part of our mission, SeriesFest will curate a dedicated group of mentors and mentees to spark change in the landscape of the tv/film/media industry at the leadership level.
For the second cycle of the Executive Elevation Mentorship, SeriesFest aims to curate a group of 6-8 mentors with a special focus on Creative Industry Leaders such as Showrunners, Directors, Writers and Executives. Mentees will be matched with established leaders of color for a mentorship around the creative authority and responsibility for a television program's success.
Cycle Two Mentors include: Aaliyah Williams (Producer & Founder of Just A Rebel Productions), Bola Fapohunda, (Director of Development at Blue Marble Pictures), Diallo Riddle (Showrunner of IFC’s "Sherman’s Showcase") and Erich C. Smith (Talent Agent).
How It Works:
Over six months, mentees and mentors meet at least once (virtually) per month for mentors to advise mentees on various aspects of their career - workshop resumes, provide counsel on career choices and help create networking and / or internship opportunities.
Additionally, the mentees, in addition to the mentors, will also be flown out to Denver, CO for SeriesFest: Season 7, and to meet their mentors in person in June 2021.
Application Materials
- Completed application form
- Resume
- Cover letter explaining why you want to participate in the program
- Samples of work, if applicable
KEY DATES & ENTRY FEES
- Regular Deadline: January 21, 2021
- Standard Fee: $25
- Student Fee: $20
- Regular Deadline: February 26, 2021
- Standard Fee: $30
- Student Fee: $25
Application
To apply, please answer the questions below.
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The Mentors
The Mentors
