Women in Film and Video — Media Mentors

Janice Fine in One in Eight: Janice’s Journey, a film by WIFV/NE member Cynthia McKeown.

Program & Events

Media Mentors

Deadline Has Passed

2008 Media Mentors have been selected.

2009 Application process will begin in November, 2008

The Media Mentors program pairs WIFVNE members with seasoned professionals. Applications are accepted each year for both mentors and mentees, and matches are announced at the beginning of the next year. Media Mentors fosters an active community of media professionals by facilitating connections between Women in Film & Video/New England members. All members are welcome to apply.

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Who can become a Mentor?
Who can become a Mentee?
What does it cost?
How do I become a Mentor/Mentee?
Can you apply to be both a Mentor and a Mentee?
When do I find out if I will be a Mentor/Mentee?
By applying, am I guaranteed to be a Mentor/Mentee?
What kind of commitment am I asked to make as a Mentor?
How often can I meet with my Mentor?
What does Media Mentors offer me as a Mentee?
What if a problem arises with my Mentor/Mentee?

Who can become a Mentor?
Any member of Women in Film & Video/New England with experience in a relevant media field can apply to become a mentor. Many factors will be used to match mentors with mentees. Mentors will not be selected solely based on the number of years of experience they have in their field. We encourage all interested members to apply.

Who can become a Mentee?
Any member of WIFV/NE can apply to become a mentee. We encourage all interested members to apply, regardless of their level of work experience. All efforts will be made to match mentees with appropriate mentors.

What does it cost?
There will be a $25 fee to cover the costs of the program for all Mentee applicants who are accepted into the Media Mentors program. Mentors are not charged for their participation.

How do I become a Mentor/Mentee?
Choose the correct application (there is one for Mentors and another one for Mentees), fill it outline, or mail it to: WIFV/NE, 119 Braintree Street, Suite 512, Allston, MA 02134; Attn: Media Mentors. Applications are due by Friday, December 14, 2007.

Can you apply to be both a Mentor and a Mentee?
Yes.

When do I find out if I will be a Mentor/Mentee?
Applications are due by Saturday, December 15, 2007. Matches will be announced by mid-March.

By applying, am I guaranteed to be a Mentor/Mentee?
No.

What kind of commitment am I asked to make as a Mentor?
Mentors must be willing to make a commitment to meet twice face-to-face and have four phone conversations over a four-month period with their Mentee. Media Mentors 2008 will run from March thru June. WIFV/NE also requests each Mentor to fill out an evaluation form.

How often can I meet with my Mentor?
The suggested structure is that Mentees and Mentors will meet twice face-to-face and have four phone conversations over a four-month period. Media Mentors 2008 will run from April thru July. Mentees are required to attend a brief workshop on mentoring before meeting their mentors. WIFV/NE also requests each Mentee to fill out an evaluation form.

What does Media Mentors offer me as a Mentee?
Media Mentors is designed to provide Mentees with a chance to ask questions, gain insights, assess their goals with the help of an experienced professional, and learn valuable information about their field. Due to the limited meeting schedule, Mentors are not expected to teach specific skills. Media Mentors is not designed to provide Mentors with an intern.

What if a problem arises with my Mentor/Mentee?
A WIFV/NE representative will be available to help assess any issues and decide whether the relationship should continue. Written guidelines will be available to clarify the boundaries and expectations of the relationship.