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Production Volunteer Form

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2024 CFC PRODUCTION CREW VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM
JOIN US ON SET! 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering as a production crew member and creative with the Canadian Film Centre productions!

Please review the below information and guidelines before submitting an application. For questions and clarifications, please contact volunteercrew@cfccreates.com.


ABOUT OUR SETS

CFC productions are professional sets operating within industry standards. Our productions support our programming and residents.  We have smaller, agile crews, but adhere to industry regulations and standard protocols while on set. We offer a variety of opportunities throughout the year, with volunteers working on everything from internal exercises to larger showcase productions. Volunteers must be able to commute within the GTA. As crew roles are limited, preference is given to those with on-set experience and a background in their chosen roles.


For our showcase productions, we work with gear donated from our sponsor and partner vendors which includes a package grip and electric truck, and a professional camera package. Our sets operate on an 11 + 1 working day (11hrs work + 1-hour break for lunch). Lunch is served “hot and ready” no later than 6 hours into the shift and is catered by a professional catering company as well as crafty provided on set. We do not do overnight shoots, and generally work between 7 am and 11 pm. Call sheets for production are shared no later than 12 hours before call time. 


Our volunteer production teams are comprised of emerging filmmakers and industry pros. Our goal is to create a collaborative and supportive filmmaking environment where creatives of all levels gain useful experiences. 


We are proud of the high quality of our showcase productions and are excited to share the final product with our volunteers once post-production is complete. If you’d like to see examples of previous showcase productions, please check out our YouTube Channel.


LOCATIONS:

Please note that all volunteer opportunities are based out of Toronto and the GTA. Most of our productions are shot within the downtown core, North York, Mississauga, Etobicoke and/or Scarborough. We do not provide transportation or mileage reimbursement for travel, and all sets are  

TTC accessible. 


SAFETY:

To maintain a safe and professional work environment, all confirmed cast and crew are asked to sign the CFC Respect in the Workplace Policy and adhere to our health & safety policy.

PERKS FOR JOINING OUR PRODUCTION CREWS!

  • Hours on sets can be used toward DGC, IATSE and NABET membership requirements
  • You get to collaborate with established Actors, Directors, DP and crew
  • You will be invited to the screening of the productions
  • Make connections with new industry members
  • Build your portfolio and on set experience
  • IMDb credit for your work on set

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Volunteering
In which department(s) would you like to volunteer?
Positions with an asterisk require previous experience in the same department and in the similar capacity. 1st ADs are required to be familiar with AD terminology and general rules/guide lines



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ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The CFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the process, please notify Human Resources at hr@cfccreates.com.

RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY
CFC has a zero-tolerance policy with respect to discrimination and harassment in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to read the CFC Respect in the Workplace Policy and to direct any questions with respect to this policy to Deborah Fallows, Executive Lead, People and Culture, at dfallows@cfccreates.com.

PRIVACY POLICY
CFC will collect your personal information to allow us to contact you, for statutory and identification purposes, and as part of our volunteer selection process. Your personal information is kept in a secure location: access to this information is restricted only to persons who require it to fulfill the above functions and will be destroyed immediately after anonymization. For more information, please see the CFC Privacy Policy.

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