APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE
PITCHING MASTERCLASS AND Producer MENTORSHIP panel

Ready to Pitch??

Congratulations to the selected filmmakers & good luck!

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The Following 5 Projects were selected for the Pitching Masterclass and Producer Mentorship Panel:

Claudia Carino - The Last Rodeo (Feature Film)
Kristen McNaule - Polly (Feature Film)
Saiful Wadud - Beyond All The Colours (Documentary)
Selaine Henriksen - Cold Snap (Feature Film)
Maissa Houri - The Arranged Marriage (Web/Digital Series)

Dec 21, 2019 - PITCHING MASTERCLASS

Lynn will work directly with 5 screenwriters to hone their story arc and perfect their pitch in a peer environment, preparing them to pitch to a panel of producers on Sunday. Lynn draws on her decades of experience as a professional scriptwriter and her 18 years leading the Algonquin College Scriptwriting program. This included helping students prepare pitches for film, TV series and documentaries at local events like Pitch!Slap and Digi60, and Scriptwriting’s annual Toronto Pitching Trip, with broadcasters and producers such as eOne and Boat Rocker. She will provide honest, constructive feedback to writers based on industry trends and outlooks, so pitchees can build their pitch effectively.

Dec 22, 2019 - PITCHING & PRODUCER MENTORSHIP PANEL

Pitchees will present their verbal pitch to a panel of producers who will provide feedback and constructive mentorship to round out their project. The Pitchees will also get an opportunity to ask the producers about their process for choosing projects, industry trends, and career advice.

Confirmed panelists include: Sarah Fodey (SandBay Entertainment), Hoda Elatawi (GAPC), Michelle Aseltine (Blind Luck Pictures), Christopher G. Giroux (Black Fawn Films, Black Fawn Distribution and Vortex Words + Pictures) & Adele Cardamone-Martel (CBC).

Dec 21-22, 2019
Limited to 5 participants

Do you have project in the works and want to pitch it to some industry pros?

The 2019 Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival is excited to offer 5 writers, producers or directors the opportunity to pitch their original idea to a panel of producers who will provide real world feedback and expertise. This exciting opportunity will include a December 21st Masterclass on polishing your pitch with pro screenwriter, educator and industry knowledge-house Lynn Tarzwell. On the 22nd, you will have an exciting Mentorship opportunity as you pitch your project to 5 film and television industry professionals.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Applications are open to anyone with a good idea! We highly encourage emerging artists who identify as persons with a disability, women, LGBTQ2S+ or BIPOC due to the historical marginalization of these groups in the film and television industry. 

Pitchees must have a concept that is fleshed out, be open to constructive feedback, and feel that they are ready to pitch their project in the real world! Check the specifics below for recommended criteria. Stories and quality of writing will be considered. Only 5 projects will be selected. 

You should have at the minimum:

  • Logline;

  • Synopsis. 

Also:

  • TV Series or Web/Digital Series: 3-6 page pitch bible comprising a one-pager, character bios and series arc/episode synopses;

  • Feature or Doc: 2-page treatment demonstrating strong, compelling story arc;

  • Short Film: Completed script as appropriate;

  • Animated project: Concept design or Storyboards and 1-2 pages about the project (e.g. short, series. feature), laying out its story/season arc.

You will be working with these items to create your verbal pitch. These items must be submitted in advance by the deadline of December 1, 2019.

All selected projects will be announced on December 5, 2019.

Please complete the following Form and submit your project by December 1, 2019 at 7:00 PM (1900hr).

DEADLINE HAS PASSED. Good Luck to the applicants!