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VC Advisory Circles

Creating community while advancing creative practice and career goals.

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About the Program

Advisory Circles was created with the intention of helping nonfiction content creators break out of working in silos, and instead create intimate and influential relationships.

The primary goal of Advisory Circles is to bring nonfiction storytellers together to build and foster meaningful connections. These connections will, in turn, lend to the exchange of support, expertise, networks, and advice.

Nonfiction creators are brought together via:

Advisory Circles - Strategically placed small groups, which meet independently
Orbit Meetings - Larger convenings, which are organized by the VC team every other month

Advisory Circles are open to VC Gold members anywhere in the world and at any level of their career. Members are matched based on areas of interest, location, and experience level — all to facilitate meaningful professional connections and career growth.

Advisory Circles are currently closed.

Questions?

FAQ

Is this a mentorship program?

No. While mentorship can naturally take shape in an Advisory Circle, it's not the program's primary focus. If noted on our application form, we'll try our best to place you in an Advisory Circle that's open to a mentorship-like relationship.

How big are Advisory Circles?

Advisory Circles are designed to be compact and effective, bringing together 3 to 5 people.

What’s the time commitment?

Advisory Circles can set their own meeting schedule, but we recommend you meet at least once or twice a month. Orbit Meetings happen every other month, with each meeting lasting 60 - 90 minutes. Please consider the amount of time you have to dedicate to participating before applying. The value and effectiveness of both the Advisory Circles and our Orbit Meetings rely on members’ active and engaged participation.

What are Orbit Meetings?

Because individual Advisory Circles are matched based on certain criteria, Orbit Meetings allow participants across the globe and across the career spectrum to connect freely. These Meetings can take the following forms:

Skill Shares or Workshops
Presentations
Discussion Groups

When are Orbit Meetings?

Orbit Meetings bring together all of the Advisory Circles every other month. Each meeting is 60 - 90 minutes.

What happens after I apply?

After submitting your application, our team will review your answers and thoughtfully place you in an appropriate Advisory Circle. You'll receive an email introducing you to your Circle along with some tips and additional information to get you started.

🧚‍♂️ Questions? Email programs@videoconsortium.org.

The Video Consortium ® is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that connects and supports today's nonfiction filmmakers and video journalists to tell bold stories that change the world. (EIN: 81-1686368)

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