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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.

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.

Submission Form

Submissions are now closed.