Announcing The Filmable x Collective Bunch Fellowship
The future of film is in Vancouver.
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Fellowship, created in partnership with Filmable.
Designed to support storytellers, this inaugural fellowship features two distinct mentorship streams:
PRODUCTION STREAM
For the craftspeople who build the world of a film from the ground up. Cinematographers, production designers, editors, ADs, production managers, costumers, and other key crew will be paired one-on-one with veteran mentors to hone their artistry and grow their careers.
FEATURE STREAM
For bold, ambitious filmmakers developing their first or second feature film—directors, writers, and creative producers with a strong point of view who are ready to be championed as they take their careers to the next level.
The Fellowship is about more than finishing a script, polishing a pitch or learning new skills: it’s about building the foundation for a sustainable creative career.
Over five months, fellows will work closely with mentors and peers to refine their craft, strengthen their strategies, and shape films that are both artistically resonant and commercially viable.
👉 Join us in building the next wave of cinema from BC.
Applications are open through Sunday Sept 21, 2025 @ 11:59 pm PT.
To apply, select the stream that you're interested in applying for:
Frequently Asked Questions - FEATURE STREAM
Q. I’d love to apply for the Feature Stream, but my script isn’t quite in presentable form yet. Would 5 consecutive pages that are not the first five be acceptable? Or is it okay if it’s a rough/early draft?
A. We do require the first five pages of your script, and applicants should have a full draft completed at the time of submission.
We recognize that “rough draft” or "early draft" can mean different things to different people. Applicants who have spent time with their scripts and project materials who are in need of a fresh perspective and guidance are best suited for this fellowship. Our advice is simple: submit the strongest version of your work that you can at this stage. We’re selecting a small group of fellows, so we encourage applicants to put their best foot forward.
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Q. Do I really need two or more people to submit?
A. We encourage applicants to apply as part of a team — projects with two or more key creatives are best positioned to benefit from the fellowship.
However, solo applicants will be considered.
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Q. Is this a training program, funding, or something else? What do you mean by fellowship?
A. The Filmable x Collective Bunch Fellowship is a mentorship and development program. Fellows are paired with experienced industry mentors, participate in workshops and networking events, and receive tailored support to advance their projects and careers.
It is not a direct funding program, but the fellowship is designed to help participants strengthen their projects, position them for financing, and build the connections needed to move toward production.
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Q. Do you consider scripts written in a language other than English?
A. Although we will support scripts that will eventually be produced in a language other than English, your script must be translated into English before you submit it.
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This project has been made possible [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet a été rendu possible [en partie] grâce au gouvernement du Canada.
Workshops.
Our workshops will cover a breadth of industry roles that we feel are fundamental to progressing the careers for our members.
Workshops will have a practical element to them with hands-on teaching, exercises, and discussions to get very in-depth understandings of how to develop and improve the skills it takes to break into and thrive within the creative industry.
Initially they will include:
Introduction to TV & Film for Emerging talent
Creative Ideation & Writing
Cinematography & Directing
Producer Series: covering legal, budgeting, funding application, grant writing
Masterclasses: teachings from high level, working professionals across the creative industries.
Seminars.
Our seminars will bring together professionals in both a singular and panel fashion to discuss topics found to be most pressing to our community as they navigate their way through their careers and the industry as a whole.
These seminars will provide our members with important perspectives and address real world opportunities and challenges.
Seminars.
Our seminars will bring together professionals in both a singular and panel fashion to discuss topics found to be most pressing to our community as they navigate their way through their careers and the industry as a whole.
These seminars will provide our members with important perspectives and address real world opportunities and challenges.