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Pitch-A-Thon!

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Rolling / Open

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Overview

Pitch-A-Thon!

Overview: Exclusive live pitch event where independent creators pitch unproduced projects to top television, new media, and digital executives.

Program Details:

  • Format: Live pitch competition at SeriesFest festival

  • Pitch Duration: 5 minutes per project

  • Number of Competitors: Approximately 6 series pitch live

  • Audience: Panel of top industry executives from television, new media, and digital platforms

  • Goal: Help move unproduced projects forward

    • Support Provided:

  • Free pitch coaching from industry professionals

  • Weeks of preparation and coaching prior to event

  • Direct access to executives and producers

    • Past Winners:

  • Season 10: The Haunting of Trisha Lozada

  • Season 9: The Death Doula by Brittany Ballard (supported by Royal Bank of Canada, Dilettante Productions, and Working Artists Group)

    • Geographic Scope: Global (open to creators worldwide)

    Organization: SeriesFest

    Contact: seriesfest.com

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit project for Pitch-A-Thon competition through SeriesFest
    2. Selected pitchers receive professional pitch coaching
    3. Work with pitch coach (e.g., Krista Gano of Working Artists Group) over several weeks
    4. Prepare 5-minute pitch presentation
    5. Pitch live to panel of industry executives during festival
    6. Audience votes on winner

    Requirements:

  • Unproduced project/series

  • 5-minute pitch format

  • Original concept

  • Willingness to pitch live at festival event

    • Specific submission details and deadlines available on SeriesFest website.

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