The "Made in NY" Mentorship Program, presently in its first cycle, is a pilot program funded by the Mayor's Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting through the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City. An initiative of the "Made in NY" program, it works with New Yorkers representing an inclusive range of race, gender, ethnicity, and physical ability working below-the-line in entertainment to build and strengthen their professional networks for the purpose of ensuring growth and long-term, fulfilling retention within the entertainment industry.

This program is facilitated by the nonprofit Independent Filmmaker Project, the nation's oldest and largest organization of independent filmmakers, and also the premier advocate for them. Currently, the Independent Filmmaker Project represents a network of 10,000 filmmakers in New York City and around the world.

The program consists of an eight month fellowship providing each participant with a group of mentors and advisors, access to a monthly series of workshops and guest speakers, and successful placement on the crew of a filmed property, along with networking opportunities provided through complimentary IFP membership.

The application period is now over for this year’s cycle.