Are you an emerging filmmaker with a compelling story to tell?
The Blue Mountain Film & Media Festival Pitch Competition is your chance to bring your vision to life!
This high-energy event invites passionate storytellers to pitch their original film or media project to a panel of industry professionals for a chance to win funding, mentorship, and invaluable exposure.
Finalists will have a limited time to present their concept, showcasing their creativity, storytelling skills, and production potential. Whether you’re developing a feature film, documentary, or digital media project, this is your opportunity to captivate decision-makers and take your project to the next level.
Join us at Blue Mountain, where bold ideas meet industry opportunities. Will your pitch be the one that stands out?
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.
Key Dates:
- Submission Deadline: April 30th, 2025
- Finalist Notification: May 5th, 2025
- Live Pitch Event: May 29th, 2025
How to Submit:
- Complete the submission form below.
- Upload all required materials in the specified format.