2022 Banff World Media Festival – Corus Apprentice Program Registration

Applications remain open for the Corus Apprentice Program – Young Adult Scripted. This year’s Program seeks writers from underrepresented communities who have experience in or are interested in scripting for the live-action Young Adult genre.

Women, Indigenous peoples, people from racialized communities, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ2S+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will receive:

•  A full-access Festival Pass to BANFF 2022 and a travel stipend of $1,200 CAD;
•  An exclusive meet and greet with industry development executives while at BANFF;
•  Extensive networking, pitching and business-building opportunities while at the Festival;
•  Opportunities to interact with showrunners, agents, producers and funders from leading broadcasters from North America and around the world;
•  A two-week internship in the writer’s room of a Corus-supported live action series following the Festival.

For more information please contact:

Brian Boudreau, Senior Account Manager, Banff World Media Festival bboudreau@brunico.com

Magda Krpan, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sponsorships, Corus Entertainment magda.krpan@corusent.com