TORONTO — In conjunction with the Banff World Media Festival, Corus Entertainment announced today applications are now open for the 2021 Corus Apprentice Program: Lifestyle Showrunner.
This year, Corus is shifting the focus of its apprentice program to support emerging creatives from underrepresented communities who are looking to advance as a showrunner in the lifestyle and unscripted genres.
Successful candidates will receive a full-access pass to the Banff 2021 virtual marketplace (which runs from June 14 to July 16) and will also benefit from a two-week showrunner internship placement on a Corus-supported lifestyle production between June 2021 and June 2022.
“Our Corus Apprentice Program: Lifestyle Showrunner program is an initiative that speaks to our commitment to diversifying representation behind the camera,” said Colin Bohm, executive vice-president of content and corporate strategy at Corus Entertainment, in a press release. “Having a purposeful approach with this program helps foster a creative pipeline to support, showcase and amplify historically underrepresented voices and perspectives. That’s why we are strongly encouraging applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons with disabilities and the 2SLGBTQ+ communities.”
“The 2021 Corus Apprentice Program: Lifestyle Showrunner is a welcome addition to the Festival’s suite of professional development initiatives, and we look forward to hosting and highlighting this year’s recipients at our virtual marketplace,” said Jenn Kuzmyk, executive director of Banff World Media Festival.
Applications to the program are being accepted until April 26, 2021. For more information, including submission requirements, please click here.
