VOLUNTEER TO BE A MENTOR

As with most professions, it is not easy getting started in this industry. Normally, the process can be shortened, if we are lucky. Some of us had that luck because someone with experience was kind enough to take the time to share insights and answer questions.

The DPA Mentorship Program is committed to fostering just such relationships between our members and local aspiring producers and filmmakers.

We are constantly seeking DPA members to help "pay it forward" and share their experience and knowledge with our next generation of professionals. Are you willing to help out? It's a very small investment with a considerable payoff. You'll be surprised just how much your assistance will be appreciated.

Want to hear the best news? There are absolutely NO TIME REQUIREMENTS placed on you as a mentor. You and the mentee decide what's most appropriate. It could be as little as an hour or two, or as long as you wish. You call the shots.

Simply let us know that you are willing to share your expertise, and we'll make sure that we give you the chance to work with an aspiring producer or filmmaker who could benefit from meeting with you.

Here's how it works. A candidate applies online. All applications are screened, and, if necessary, additional information may be requested. If there is a mentor ready to address the needs of the candidate, contact is made, and the mentor is asked to participate. If there is no identified mentor, the application is sent to the DPA membership, seeking a match. If you are that person willing and able to serve, you let me know, and the match will be made.

That's it. Just a little bit of time. After that, future contact is optional, but a number of mentors have stayed in touch with their mentees.

This program is not a substitute for formal training, or an extensive coverage of topics. It is designed to build on the mentee's current talents and experience. It's simply a way of "priming the pump," and moving things forward. In some cases, the assistance can even be given over the phone.

If you are ready to participate as a mentor, please click on the link below, and complete the online Mentor's Application. Your support will have far reaching effects, personally as well as professionally.

Thank you for your interest and dedication.

Be A Mentor!

THOSE INTERESTED IN BEING MENTORED

If you are new to the film/commercial/animation industry or have reached a plateau and need short term help, the DPA might be able to put you in touch with an experienced professional who can share some insight and answer your questions.

The DPA Mentoring Program is open to dedicated, aspiring producers and filmmakers who wish to avail themselves of the guidance and talents of current DPA members.

Based on the information you provide in your application, we will do our best to match you with a local producer or filmmaker. You and your mentor will determine the best format and time requirements for your work together. At the end of the agreed to time, the mentorship will then be officially over, and further contact will be at the discretion of your mentor.

If you are interested in participating in this program and being matched with a mentor, please complete and submit the online Mentorship Application (link below). It is very important that you be as specific as possible regarding your goals.

Remember, this is a short-term effort intended to provide you with information and suggestions which can get you started or past a bump in the road. It is not intended to duplicate, or serve as a substitute for, formal training. It has been designed to build on your current talents as a way of "priming the pump" for professional growth.

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