National Apprenticeship Training Program

NATP Overview

Launched in 1984, the National Apprenticeship Training Program (NATP) is the Academy's longest-running and most successful professional development program. Over the last 20 years, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television has proudly sponsored over 227 apprentices through the NATP. Over 80% of those apprentices have continued on in the film and television industry. 75% of these have either won or been nominated for awards in their field, including 31 nominations and wins from our own Gemini, Genie & Gémeaux Awards.

The NATP is designed to provide hands-on apprenticeship experience within a professional environment for students who have completed post-secondary film, television, communications or related studies. Its purpose is to expose talented students to the labour market, easing their career entry into the industry.

Comprised of leading industry professionals, an Academy NATP jury selects the top students in the country to receive paid training on professional productions.

The NATP is currently on hiatus. Check back later for more info.

2009 Apprentices & Placements

This year's apprentices for 2009 are:

Clara Lee (Producing Apprenticeship, Ontario)
Barry Lui (Directing Apprenticeship, British Columbia)
Candice Mullings (Screenwriting Apprenticeship, Ontario)
Immanuel Nwachukwu (Cinematography Apprenticeship, Alberta)
Maria-Saroja Ponnambalam (Directing Apprenticeship, Ontario)

2009 Apprentice Profiles are now available online.

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For more information about applying to the NATP please contact:

Danièle Gauthier
Administration & Special Projects
dgauthier@acct
514.849.74448 x 24

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