Local 600 Mentorship Application

1. What year did you join Local 600?*

2. Please share your IMDB link, or list 3-5 recent credits you'd like to share. *

Open your IMDB page in a new tab, and then paste the link here.

3. What job class are you currently working in?*

4. How many years in Local 600 in your current job class?*

5. Have you worked in any previous classifications? If so, please list the classification and how many years in that previous classification.

6. Describe your past work experience, including any prior work in the film industry before joining Local 600, if any. *

7. Which track are you interested in receiving mentoring? (Check one)*

Track 1: I would like a Mentor that can provide guidance on how to advance within my current classificationTrack 2: I would like a Mentor that can provide guidance on how to change classificationsNo preference

If you selected Track 2, please specify which classification:

8. In what genre(s) do you want to work in? Check all that apply*

9. Have you been matched with a mentor before?*

YesNo

If you selected yes, please share what year you were matched and who your mentor was.

10. What are your interests (activities, hobbies, passions) outside of work?*

11. What is a challenge you are currently experiencing in your career?*

12. How are you looking to grow as a Mentee? (In your response, please also include the kind of work you are interested in - e.g. narrative, documentary, unscripted, commercial, etc. Please be as detailed as possible in your response. Your response informs the matching process.)*

13. Do you have a superpower that you feel has gotten you through the ups and downs of life?*

14. What are your long-term career goals?*

15. Describe the ideal Mentor for you. If this includes being matched with someone who shares similar parts of your identity, please describe here. (Note: We cannot guarantee an ideal match, but this information will help us during the matching process.)*

16. Why do you want to be a Mentee in the Mentorship Program? (Please note that your response to this question will be shared with your Mentor.)*

17. Is there any additional information that you would like to share about your work experience or interests that would help in matching you with a mentor? This could include any awards you've received, film festivals you've been part of, certifications or graduate degrees you've obtained, other programs you've been part of, interests you have, etc.

18. If you'd like, share links to your website, social media, and/or reels. (Optional)

19. Have you been involved with any programs in Local 600? If so, please share below. (e.g. NEB, committees, working groups, etc.

20. A list of participants will be created and only shared with the individuals who are accepted into the 2026 Local 600 Mentorship Program. Previous program participants recommended providing this resource to future program participants. Inclusion in the list is voluntary. If accepted into the 2026 Local 600 Mentorship Program, do you consent to your name, region, classification, and email address being included in the participant list?*

Yes, my name, region, classification, and email address can be included in the 2026 Local 600 Mentorship Program participant list.No, do not include my name, region, classification, and email address in the 2026 Local 600 Mentorship Program participant list.Other

21. Onboarding sessions will be offered at the start of the Mentorship Program.

Mentee onboarding

Saturday, January 24th, 2026 9-10AM PT / 11AM-12PM CT / 12-1PM ET

Mentor onboarding

Saturday, January 24th, 2026 11AM -12PM PT / 1-2 PM CT / 2-3PM ET

The sessions will introduce tools and best practices to support you in developing and sustaining a successful mentoring partnership. Each session will be tailored for mentees and mentors respectively. The Mentorship Program Committee strongly recommends attendance to ensure a positive mentorship experience.*

Yes, I will do my best to attend the onboarding session.

22. WAIVER: I understand that Local 600 Mentors serve as volunteers, not as employees or agents of Local 600. I acknowledge that Local 600 does not conduct background checks on Mentors or Mentees and that Local 600 does not supervise the conduct of the Mentors or Mentees participating in the program. As a condition of participating in the Local 600 Mentorship Program, I hereby release Local 600, its officers, agents and employees, from any and all liability for the actions or inaction of Local 600 Mentors or Mentees.*

Yes, I agree.

2026 Mentorship Program Application

Application for Mentees

Short Answer Questions

Application for Mentors

Short Answer Questions