Applications Open for VIFF AMP Talent Accelerator

Applications are now open for the VIFF AMP Talent Accelerator program, which provides 50 emerging creators from across Canada with exclusive mentorship and learning opportunities coupled with free access to the VIFF AMP summit, taking place online and in-person from October 8-10, 2021. Applications close August 8.

The VIFF AMP Talent Accelerator is a professional development program dedicated to providing 50 emerging musicians, composers, managers, and aspiring music supervisors free, low-barrier access to the VIFF AMP Music in Film Summit, plus exclusive mentorship and networking sessions for creators who are looking to explore or expand their career into music and film.

The program is designed to help facilitate meaningful connections and equip participants with the knowledge they need to excel to the next level of their careers. 

Tailored to professional interests, participants are invited to learn about the art of music supervision, how to work with a sync agent to get music before tastemakers in film, television, advertising and games, diversity in the music marketplace, and the technique of composing for the screen. 

For more information, eligibility, and to apply: goviff.org/amp-talent

The deadline for applications is Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 5 p.m. PDT.

VIFF is committed to offering opportunities to those who are often under- or misrepresented in the film industry and beyond. VIFF values a diverse and inclusive industry that’s reflective of manifold interests and encourages applications from individuals that have been marginalized based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neurotype, disability, racialization, status as an Indigenous person, political belief, religion, marital or family status, low income or low economic status.