Projects should be considered independent work in need of additional funding to complete.
Pitch projects should be in late pre-production, production or post-production.
Projects with existing distribution deals are not eligible for submission.
Pitch submissions must include:
A brief (450 word maximum) project summary and synopsis.* This summary should concisely describe the focus of the film, the intended length, shooting format, and any other relevant technical details.
*Note: The synopsis included in your FilmFreeway project overview will also be available to the committee for review.
A one-paragraph status report, including stage of production, production credits, and any current partners and funding sources and amounts.
Total production budget and secured funding to date.
A brief resume and filmography from the director or producer of the film.
It is recommended that a short (5 minutes maximum) sample reel of the work-in-progress be submitted in addition to the written application. Work-in-progress reels may be submitted online only via Vimeo, Youtube. Do not send DVD screeners as part of your application.