Pitch Fest Guidelines
Student Media Summit
Pitch your next short film!
Friday, November 6 | 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Present your next short film idea to a panel of industry professionals and receive feedback on your project. Cash prizes will be awarded: $1,000 for first place and $500 for runner-up.
How to Apply
Deadline to apply: Monday, October 26th, 5:00pm
Pitch Fest is an opportunity to present an original short film project that you intend to produce while you are a student. Complete the form below with your contact information and a written synopsis of your film idea.
A limited number of projects will be selected to pitch live at the Student Media Summit. Applicants will be notified by Monday, November 2nd if their project is selected. Selected students will have two minutes to pitch their project to a panel of industry professionals in front of an audience of fellow film and media students.
Pitch Application Guidelines
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 central theme of your film
The main character(s), subject, or world
What your main character or subject wants to achieve, and the conflict, obstacle, or question driving the story
The arc of your story and how it resolves
If selected, your live pitch should:
Be no longer than 2 minutes
Focus on the story and what makes the narrative compelling
Include the same key elements as your written submission:
The genre and central theme of your film
The main character(s), subject, or world
What your main character or subject wants to achieve, and the conflict, obstacle, or question driving the story
The arc of your story and how it resolves
Your pitch should NOT include:
Feature-length or episodic projects
Descriptions of specific shots
Detailed production information, such as budget, equipment, sets, or wardrobe
Production challenges or logistical concerns you anticipate
For more information, visit the Student Media Summit event page.
