Phase Three: PIP’s Mentorship

Phase Three of the Launchpad is an ongoing bespoke mentorship program for prospective Intimacy Professionals. Students will be invited to join working PIPs on set, or can assist PIP in finding contract work in their local area to collaborate on.

Prerequisites: Phase One + Two

Phase Three: PIP’s Mentorship Program
Applications open in August 2026 for 2021-2026 students

Topics Phase Three covers:

  • A minimum number of days on set and prep days over a minimum of 3 months

    • Baseline for folks with minimal IP set experience; this may look different for folks already working as an IP

  • Shadowing, assisting, seconding, and eventually leading on PIP projects with PIP team members

    • Mentees may collaborate with multiple mentors based on their goals

  • Networking with professionals of many levels of productions

Note: Phase 3 has a Do-Not-Compete clause for Canadian productions. Please see our FAQ.

Cost:

  • Applicants will be invited to indicate a financial contribution and any interest in Energy Exchange opportunities as part of the application process, taking into account any anticipated travel expenses for themselves or their mentor.

  • Financial support options, including partial bursaries, may be available for participants who require assistance. Where possible, support may also be available for airfare or other transportation costs.

  • Billeting may be available, subject to availability.

  • To support a strong mentor–mentee match, mentees participate in two unpaid on-set days at the beginning of the mentorship. If both parties agree to continue working together, subsequent opportunities will follow PIP's standard payment arrangements.

A mentor/mentee agreement will be shared with each mentee before their Phase Three begins.

Application Instructions

Quick Links

  1. Mentorship Application Form

Application Requirements

  • Complete the Mentorship Application Form for this Phase.

    • The form will ask you for contact information, accessibility needs, and what financial and/or energy investment you are able to offer for the training.

    • A bursary fund is available for folks who cannot make an investment pitch, with priority to IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and disabled folks. Please indicate in your application form if you are in need of financial assistance.

  • Submit an updated CV/resume, recent headshot, a short and long bio, and Criminal Record Check.

Have questions about our program? Please don’t hesitate to reach out!