Launching in 2010, the Toronto Intensive offers a unique opportunity for young filmmakers and students with an interest in the entertainment industry to participate in the Toronto International Film Festival. The Toronto Intensive is an internship/educational program. Accepted students stay in Toronto for the duration of the Festival and complete an internship with an entertainment industry company doing business at the Festival. Students will also participate in educational workshops, seminars, roundtable discussions and Festival screenings.

Profile of a Qualified Applicant

Demonstrable interest in pursuing a career in film and/or the entertainment industry

Ability to collaborate with other students and staff in a fast-paced,
high-pressure environment

Maturity, flexibility and an outgoing personality

Program Benefits

Program accepts a limited number of students

Orientation to Toronto and the TIFF Festival Village

Festival accreditation—allowing access Sales & Industry Venues and events, Industry Programming, Sales & Industry publications and information online

Vouchers for Press & Industry Screenings and Public Screenings

Internship opportunities with Entertainment Industry companies

Roundtable discussions with industry professionals

Educational programming and special events available only to Program participants

Assistance and guidance from American Pavilion staff

End of Program Party

Program Provisions

10 nights of shared accommodation (double occupancy) at downtown Toronto hotel

Official 2010 Toronto International Film Festival accreditation

flight/TRAVEL arrangements

If accepted to the Program, students are responsible for travel arrangements to and
from Toronto

PROGRAM FEE

$1,995.00 - Available only to American Pavilion Student Program alumni (in good standing)

Application Guidelines

The AmPav application process has two stages. The first is submission of the materials listed below by the stated deadlines; the second is a phone interview. If an applicant is selected for the second stage, he or she will be contacted by The American Pavilion to schedule the interview.

The American Pavilion Selection Committee operates on a rolling admissions system between the date applications are made available and the General Application deadline.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Submission of complete application by one of the two deadlines,
including $50 non-refundable application fee

If selected for the second stage of the application process, participation in a
phone interview

If accepted, payment of the $1995 non-refundable Program fee within two weeks
of acceptance

If accepted to the Program, responsibility for travel arrangements to and from
the destination

Application Process

PART I. SUBMISSIONS ONLINE

Submit the following by clicking the "Apply Now" button on this page:

1. General Information Form

2. Essay questions

3. One standard passport sized headshot photo for accreditation in digital .jpg format.
Minimum dimensions: 100x140 pixels, maximum file size: 1 mb. File must be titled as applicant’s full name (ie: doe_john.jpg).

4. $50 non-refundable application fee by credit card

Payment may also be made by check or money order, made payable to The American Pavilion, and mailed to the Los Angeles office.

PART II. SUBMISSIONS BY MAIL

Submit in the following order, unstapled, in one envelope to the address below:

5. Copy of college transcript (submitted by applicant, not university)

6. Current resumé

7. Typed letter of recommendation from a professor (submitted by applicant,
not professor)

8. Typed letter of recommendation from an employer (submitted by applicant,
not employer)

9. Mail to the address below

IMPORTANT DATES