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Pitch Competition

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The Summit View Industry Party at the Blue Mountain Film and Media Festival is a premier networking event that brings together filmmakers, industry professionals, and creatives for an evening of connection and celebration.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Blue Mountain, the evening will feature a live pitch competition, where emerging Creatives will have the opportunity to present their projects to a panel of industry experts, with a chance to win valuable support and exposure.

It’s an exciting blend of industry insight, creativity, and opportunity!

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Submission Details

Deadline:

April 30th, 2025

Open To:

Emerging and established filmmakers, writers, and content creators

Prizing From:

Fasken, Urban Post, and Canadian Creator

Live Pitch Event:

May 29th, 2025

Submission Guidelines

Eligibility:

Open to filmmakers, writers, and content creators worldwide.
Applicants must be 18 years or older.
Projects can be feature films, documentaries, short films, or digital media projects.
Submissions must be original and owned by the applicant(s).

Project Requirements:

Pitch must be for a project in development or pre-production (not completed).
Any genre is welcome (drama, comedy, thriller, animation, etc.).
If selected, finalists must present their pitch live at the festival.

Submission Materials:

Pitch Deck (PDF, max 10 pages) including:
- Logline (1-2 sentences)
- Synopsis (1-page summary)
- Director’s or Creator’s Vision Statement
- Target Audience & Marketability
Video Pitch – Max 2 minutes.
Resume or Bio of the creator(s).

Selection Process:

A jury of industry professionals will review submissions based on originality, storytelling strength, and feasibility.
Finalists will be notified by April 2nd and invited to pitch live at the festival.