According to an Oct. 18 release, those taking part in the program, which will include site visits, placement and job opportunities, will also be introduced to a “relevant network of industry professionals and learn about the career and training pathways open to production assistants in film, television, digital media and commercial production.”
Created and run by POV 3rd street, an organization that helps marginalized youth break into the media industry through training, mentorship, job placement and professional development opportunities, the new Production Assistant Training Program is part of the city’s xoTO Screen Industry Pathway initiatives, which aims to make the Toronto screen industry more inclusive and representative of the city’s racial and ethnic diversity.