The GEMS – Whistler Film Festival (WFF) Market Preparation Mentorship is a development program that provides a producer, director or writer the opportunity to take a feature film or series concept to market.

To submit there is an application fee ($30 + GST). We are committed to removing barriers for underrepresented filmmakers. If this fee is a barrier to your applying, please email anna@gemsvancouver.org for a waiver.

You must be an active GEMS member in order to participate. Please log on to your account at gemsvancouver.org in order to view the access code. Deadline to apply is August 31, 2025 at 11:55pm

Please note: Platform fees will apply. We appreciate your understanding and support. 

For more information, visit: https://gemsvancouver.org/program/whistler-film-festival-market-preparation-mentorship/