Open Call
Producer Development Unit (PDU)
PDU Call Posting Formats
Listen to an audio recording of this PDU call here.
View this posting as a PDF with black, orange, and grey font here.
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Download this posting as a Word file with black font here.
About the Program:
Introducing the Producer Development Unit (PDU)! This is a year-long program from October 2024 to June 2025 for emerging producers to grow, learn, and thrive in the arts industry. Generator’s goal is to offer targeted support, resources and opportunities while prioritizing accessibility and inclusivity, with a focus on expanding and deepening the community we serve.
Program Features
One-on-One Mentorships: Benefit from up to three personalized mentorship sessions tailored to your needs.
Financial Literacy Programs: Gain free access to both Financial Literacy streams. FinLit Non-Profit Worker (Fall 2024) & FinLit Independent Artist (Winter 2025). Both programs run over the course of 6 weeks and happen online.
Spark Night Tickets: Enjoy free invitations to our Spark Night, an evening filled with networking opportunities.
Priority Access: Be among the first to sign up for Generator’s workshops, resources, and events, plus enjoy free tickets to industry events and shows. You will have first access to register for our Professional Development Workshops, Artist Producer Lab* Application, and other Free Opportunities at Generator.
Access to Generator’s Network: Connect with a broad network of industry professionals.
Monthly Opportunities Updates: Receive monthly emails highlighting upcoming internal and external opportunities to enhance your career.
*Artist Producer Lab participation is not guaranteed.
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for 10 emerging/early career artist-producers who are:
Seeking to grow and enhance their skills in a supportive environment.
From equity-deserving communities, including BIPOC, racialized, persons with d/Disabilities, LGBTQI+, newcomers, immigrants, and refugees, etc.
Committed to values-driven practices, with a focus on accessibility, inclusivity, and making meaningful contributions to their communities.
Interested in developing and implementing equitable and sustainable working practices.
Those who have had limited access to Generator’s resources or formal producer training.
Program Timeline
Application Deadline: September 24, 2024 11:59PM
Application Review: September 25 to October 1, 2024
All Applicants Notified: October 2, 2024
Meet and Greet: Week of October 7 - October 11, 2024 - Time TBD
Virtual meet & greet to introduce participants and outline the program.
Monthly Engagement: October 2024 - June 2025
Participants will be able to book one-on-ones, sign up for workshops and receive monthly emails with opportunities, industry events, and free ticket offers.
Program Wrap-Up: June 2025
Final feedback form, closing event, and reflection on the program’s progress.
How to Apply:
Please complete and submit this Google form by 11:59 PM on September 24, 2024.
To help us get to know you better, please choose ONE of the following response options:
Option 1: Write your responses directly in the Google form. Feel free to use any format that works for you—paragraphs, bullet points, stream of consciousness, or even a poetic format.
Option 2: Record a video or audio clip (maximum 2.5 minutes) answering the questions and upload it through the form.
If you need an alternate way to answer the application questions, please reach out to Taran at taranjot@generatorto.com.
Click here if you would like to view the google form questions beforehand.
Selection Process:
Applications will be reviewed by Bianca Guimarães, Taran Bamrah, and Patricia Allison. Selection will be based on how well applicants meet the criteria outlined for the program, as well as their enthusiasm and commitment to the PDU. Our goal is to prioritize those who are passionate about growing as producers and contributing to a supportive, values-driven arts community.