Activate Application Form for Film Production Companies
BE Collective is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build an increasingly diverse and equitable
screen industries sector through social action projects and influencing social discourses. 

ACTIVATE

The Activate Program aims to increase opportunities for sustained work in the film industry for BIPOC and equity-seeking filmmakers in Edmonton by subsidizing the wage of a BIPOC crew member hired for $200 per day, for up to 10 days between March 2024 and October 2024.

First Intake window closing: Tuesday March 5th 

Who can apply for the Activate program:

  • Companies whose primary activity involves development, production and post production in the screen sector (inter alia, film, television, VF, animation, motion graphics, video, post production)

  • Applicants MUST have an upcoming project. 

  • Applicants must have a clear vacant role on a project/production.

  • Applicants must have either, 

    a) a potential candidate from a BIPOC or Equity-seeking community in mind to fill a role on the project, or

    b)  a job description for the position (BE Collective can assist with introductions to potential candidates for the role in question)

  • Your candidate must be from Edmonton or the Greater Edmonton Region.

  • Applicants may hire a candidate for a shadow position, as long as a simple accompaniment/learning plan is provided.

How will it work:

  • Applicants submit an application package

  • jury will adjudicate the packages on a rolling basis and make selections at the beginning of each month from February to October 2024

  • Successful applicants will receive:

    • A wage subsidy for their hire of $200 per day, for up to 10 days.

    • There is no requirement for you to supplement/match this funding, however, this will add weight to your application.

Upon completion of the production, you and your hire must provide the following deliverables to BE Collective:

  • A mandatory survey completed by Applicant

  • A mandatory survey completed by your hire

  • Participate in an interview for BE Collective's best practices video

  • Provide BTS stills (and, if practicable, video clips) of your hire working on your project

Your application will be adjudicated based on:

1) Diversity statement ( /5)
2) Potential Impact of the ACTIVATE Program on production company ( /5)
3) Impact on proposed candidate ( /5)
4) Possible impact on development of local screen sector ( /5)
6) BONUS: potential for social impact, marketability, or visibility of your project (would your crew member receive visibility for their work?) ( /2)

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Applicant Company Name  *
Name of Main Point of Contact  *
Email *
Phone Number *
Address  *
Provide a Brief Description of your Project
Production Dates  *

Department(s)/ Role(s) that are open (select all that apply) 

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Required

Department(s)/ Role(s) that are open for shadow positions (select all that apply) 

How many days will this placement be? *
Would you be willing/able to supplement/ match this funding *
How would this job placement program be helpful for your production?  *
Why would it be important for this position to be filled by a BIPOC filmmaker? *
Do you already have a BIPOC candidate in mind? If yes, please share their name
What would be the impact on your proposed candidate?
 *
How could your studio work on increasing diversity and inclusion on your sets going forward? *
What would be the possible impact on the development of local screen sector if your production company were to be selected for this placement program?
Please provide a Training Plan (if applicable, for trainee or shadow positions)
BONUS: Potential for social impact, marketability, or visibility of your project. Would your crew member receive visibility for their work? Please elaborate 
Anything else you would like to include/share 
By submitting this form I agree to the terms below
1. I understand that any inaccurate statement, failure to disclose information, or misrepresentation on or related to this application could lead to rejection or withdrawal of approval, and may result in termination of the application process, both presently and in the future, irrespective of when discovered by BE Collective.

2. I acknowledge and accept that it is solely the responsibility of the Applicant to promptly inform BE Collective of any new or updated information that may differ from or amend the details provided within this Application.

3. I understand that BE Collective operates under the regulations outlined in the Personal Information Protection Act (Alberta), which may be subject to amendments over time.

4. I grant BE Collective the authority to discuss and disclose any information or documentation related to the Application, the Application process, and the Project, as necessary for evaluation purposes. This authorization extends to the Board of BE Collective, its agents, advisors, independent analysts contracted by BE Collective, legal counsel, and auditors.

5. I authorize BE Collective to conduct thorough investigations into all statements contained within the Application, without prior notice of such investigations.

6. I acknowledge BE Collective's commitment to safeguarding the confidential and private data of each applicant. While BE Collective employs industry-standard data security measures, I understand that unauthorized access by third parties cannot be entirely ruled out. I release and indemnify BE Collective from any claims, demands, losses, costs, charges, actions, or other proceedings resulting from unauthorized access to the Applicant's information, except in cases of BE Collective's negligence or willful misconduct.

7. I acknowledge and agree that BE Collective reserves the right to amend or impose additional terms and conditions as it deems necessary in its approval for Funding. Such terms and conditions may also be imposed on any consent granted pursuant to this application.

8. I recognize BE Collective's full discretion in administering its programs and application guidelines to ensure that funded projects align with BE Collective's mandate. I acknowledge that in matters of interpreting BE Collective’s Guidelines and reviewing this Application, the objectives of BE Collective and its interpretation shall take precedence.

9. In the event of a dispute concerning the Application or its interpretation, both parties will seek resolution through good faith negotiation. Senior representatives may be appointed by each party to facilitate negotiation before considering litigation.

10. These terms and conditions will be appended and integrated into any additional or supplemental grant or contribution agreement executed between the Applicant and BE Collective, except for any specific deviations or exclusions outlined therein.
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