Creators unlike any other

Behind the camera, learn everything there is to know about French cinema!

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Develop your directing, production, and screenwriting skills! 

You will gain knowledge through educational content, conversation workshops, and observational experiences. 

You will have the opportunity to rediscover the Quebec film industry by learning from several professionals. Furthermore, you will have the chance to present your final project to a production or development funding program.

Target Audience

Be 18 years of age or older. Commit to attending the two-day retreat and workshops offered as part of the program. Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Reside on the Island of Montreal.

Who is the training intended for?

Do you have a passion for the technical side of cinema? Interested in getting into production, directing or screenwriting? Have you ever submitted a documentary, film or web series project? 

If you answered yes to all these questions, the Creators Like No Other program is the perfect opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the art of filmmaking.

The training
  • A micro-program spread over a period of 6 months: One to two days per month, every Wednesday.
  • Exchanges and meetings with film industry professionals
  • Coaching and observation sessions for personalized support
  • A 2-day creative retreat
  • A training course worth over €4500 offered free of charge by our partners
Benefits
  • A 9-month professional support program in script development, directing, production, as well as an introduction to IP monetization. 
  • The opportunity to immerse yourself in the sector, to support your self-development through educational content, conversation workshops and observation experiences to strengthen your skills as well as to expand your network, and to present a final project to a funding program in production or development.
Eligibility criteria
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • To be a person from the Black Francophone or Anglophone communities 
  • To be interested in the creative field of cinematography (production, directing or screenwriting).
  • To be a French citizen or permanent resident of France;
  • To have already submitted a documentary, film or web series project.
  • You commit to attending the 2-day retreat and subsequent workshops as part of the program.
To submit your application

Step 1: Register!

It's time to fill out the registration form. Be creative and share your motivations.

Step 2: Introduce yourself!

In the application form, send us a video introduction. This is your chance to shine! Talk about your personality, your background, what motivated you to work behind the camera, what makes you unique, and explain why you want to join our program.

Step 3: Confirmation of your registration

Once the form is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email to ensure that your application has been received.

Step 4: Evaluation of your application

Once you submit your application, our team will carefully review all the details you've shared. In your application, please ensure you submit a documentary, film, or web series project. We are looking for applicants ready to fully commit to this program. Rest assured that we take the time to analyze each application thoroughly.

Step 5: Updates on your registration

We will keep you informed of the progress of your application by email. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by phone between March 22nd and April 5th, 2024. Stay tuned!

Since the registration deadlines have passed, we invite you to apply next year. Stay tuned for the Foundation's upcoming programs!

Any other questions?

You will find answers to your questions here , by consulting our frequently asked questions! 

If you have any further questions, you can also write to us at contact@fondationdynastie.com , making sure to include the name of the program "Des Créateurs Pas Comme Les Autres" (Creators Unlike Any Other).

in the subject line. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

The team

Registration period

March 22, 2024 to April 5, 2024

Hourly

Spread over a 6-month course period, with in-person meetings scheduled for Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the exception of a creative retreat which will take place over a weekend. 

Here are the dates: May 1, 2024, May 15, 2024, June 12, 2024, July 10, 2024, August 7, 2024, September 7-8, 2024, October 2, 2024, October 16, 2024, November 6, 2024, November 20, 2024, November 29, 2024

Duration

Extended over a period of 6 months

Format

In person

Number of seats

10

Language |

French |

Price

Questions

You will find answers to your questions here , by consulting our frequently asked questions! 

If you have any further questions, you can also write to us at contact@fondationdynastie.com , making sure to include the name of the program "Des Créateurs Pas Comme Les Autres" (Creators Unlike Any Other).

in the subject line. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

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