Inclusive Mentoring
Creating opportunities to mentor individuals with disabilities in film production is crucial for fostering inclusivity and diversity within the industry. By offering mentorship programs, the film industry can break down barriers and provide a platform for individuals with disabilities to learn, grow, and pursue careers in various aspects of production. Mentoring not only equips them with technical skills but also offers guidance on navigating the industry, building networks, and honing their creative talents.
Moreover, incorporating diverse perspectives enriches the storytelling process, contributing to more authentic and inclusive narratives. By actively involving people with disabilities in film production through mentorship, the industry not only promotes equal opportunities but also showcases a broader range of experiences and talents. This not only benefits the individuals involved but also leads to a more dynamic and representative film landscape, fostering creativity and innovation in storytelling.
Mentoring roles can include:
- Production Trainee
- Directors Attachment
- Assistant Director Trainee
- Camera Attachment
- Sound Attachment
- Lighting Attachment
- Hair an Makeup Attachment
- Costume Attachment
- Production Design Attachment
Resource Kit
We've made comprehensive resources available with every certification to help you make your content more inclusively:
- Guide: Working with Mentees
- Template: Mentee Job Descriptions
- Template: Mentee Handbook
- Template: Accessibility and Participation Plan
Certification Requirements
- Details, job description and involvement overview of the crew or mentees with disability on set
- Completed Accessibility and Participation Plans
Need Additional Support?
Our partners can help create inclusive productions and meet certification requirements:
Inclusion Partners
Certification Areas
The easiest way to get certified is to create an Inclusion Plan at the beginning of your production.
Once inclusive practices are in place on your production, certification is easy! Productions are scored for certificating from a weighted scoring system to assess the inclusiveness and authenticity of the project against the following categories:
Inclusive Casting
Authentic and empowering representation of people with disability on screen
Accessible Auditions
Inclusive and accessible audition processes
Inclusive Mentoring
Creating employment and development opportunities for people with disability behind the camera
Inclusive Crew Roles
Meaningful employment of people with disability in crew roles
Accessible Documentation
Clear and accessible communications for all cast and crew
Accessible Locations
Every location that people with disability are required to physically be at, must be accessible to them
Safe & Inclusive Environment
Commitment to a safe and inclusive production workplace and/or set
Accessible Broadcast
All productions will meet video accessibility, captioning and audio description standards