Pitch Fest Guidelines

Student Media Summit

Pitch your next short film!

Friday, October 18th. 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Get feedback from industry professionals. 

 Prizes awarded for 1st place pitch ($1,000) & 2nd place ($500) at Student Media Summit.

How to Apply

Deadline to submit: Thursday, October. 10th, 5:00pm

The Pitch Fest is an opportunity to present a producible short film that you intend to make in your academic career.

Complete the form below, include your contact info and a written synopsis of your pitch.

Only a limited number of submissions can be selected to pitch at the summit. You will receive notification by Tuesday, October 15th if your project is selected for the Pitch Fest.

If your submission is selected you will receive 2 minutes to pitch to a panel of industry professionals with an audience of fellow film students at Student Media Summit.


Guide for your written submission to pitch:

  • Your written synopsis must be no longer than 250 words. Submissions that exceed this limit will be disqualified.

  • You must be available to pitch in person at Student Media Summit.

  • All genres of film are encouraged: narrative, documentary, animation, comedy, etc.

  • Your pitch should be focused on the story of your film.

  • Include the following: 

    • The genre and theme of your film

    • Your story’s protagonist(s) and world

    • The goal they wish to achieve and conflict or obstacle they face

    • The arch and resolution of your story

Guide for your verbal pitch if selected:

  • The total length of your verbal pitch is 2 minutes

  • Your pitch should focus on story

  • Your pitch should include the same details as your written submission:

    • The genre and theme of your film

    • Your story’s protagonist(s) and world

    • The goal they wish to achieve and conflict or obstacle they face

    • The arch and resolution of your story

Your pitch should NOT include:

  • Feature length or episodic series projects

  • Descriptions of specific shots

  • Production details: ie budget, equipment, sets, wardrobe, etc

  • Challenges you anticipate in the production of the film

For more information, visit the Student Media Summit event page.

Pitch Fest Submission Form