2026 YFF Mentorship Program Accepting Applications
Yorkton Film Festival, Yorkton
Deadline: February 25, 2026 - March 31, 2026
The Yorkton Film Festival is proud to announce that we are now accepting applicants for the RBC YFF Mentorship Program supported by the RBC Foundation.
The YFF Mentorship Program is participant-driven program that connects emerging filmmakers with established industry professionals who can provide expert level advice and networking opportunities to help emerging talents in Canada’s creative industries.
Up to five (5) participants will be chosen per year. Preference will be given to applicants who have submitted a film to this year’s Yorkton Film Festival May 20 – 24, 2026.
Participants will receive mentorship and guidance over the course of one year, which includes a minimum of 28 hours of festival attendance and networking, and up to 2 hours per month which will include phone calls, emails and development consultation on creative projects with your mentor.
YFF will use best efforts to ensure the first meeting between participant and mentor will take place in person at the 2026 Yorkton Film Festival (May 20 - 24).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 31, 2026.
https://yorktonfilm.com/rbc-yff-mentorship
The YFF Mentorship Program is participant-driven program that connects emerging filmmakers with established industry professionals who can provide expert level advice and networking opportunities to help emerging talents in Canada’s creative industries.
Up to five (5) participants will be chosen per year. Preference will be given to applicants who have submitted a film to this year’s Yorkton Film Festival May 20 – 24, 2026.
Participants will receive mentorship and guidance over the course of one year, which includes a minimum of 28 hours of festival attendance and networking, and up to 2 hours per month which will include phone calls, emails and development consultation on creative projects with your mentor.
YFF will use best efforts to ensure the first meeting between participant and mentor will take place in person at the 2026 Yorkton Film Festival (May 20 - 24).
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 31, 2026.
https://yorktonfilm.com/rbc-yff-mentorship