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Pitch Night

Calling all filmmakers! Jarico Films presents Pitch Night, your opportunity to pitch your short film idea, and win valuable support to bring your project to life.

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Pitch your projects to industry professionals for a chance to win a Development Assistance Package (valued at $1500; includes script coverage, mentorship, and pre-production support). Each Pitch Night winner will advance to the year-end competition, where one filmmaker will have their film produced by Jarico Films for Youth.

 

With a $50 entry fee, participants gain expert feedback, networking opportunities, and invaluable pitching experience.

 

Open to anyone, this is your chance to refine your vision, build confidence, and bring your story to life. Sign up now and start your filmmaking journey!

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How It Works

  • Registration Fee: $50 per pitch

  • Pitch Format: 15-minute presentation + Q&A with judges

  • Monthly Winner: Receives a Development Assistance Package (valued at $1500)

  • Grand Prize: Monthly winners compete at the year-end for a chance to have their short film produced by Jarico Films

 

What’s Included in the Development Assistance Package?

  • Professional Script and Pitch Coverage with Detailed Notes

  • 1-Hour Mentorship Session

  • Pre-Production Support (planning, budgeting, scheduling)

 

Perks for All Participants

  • Valuable Feedback from Industry Professionals

  • Pitching and Networking Experience

  • Confidence-Building Opportunities

  • Exposure for Your Film Idea

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Pitch Dates

  • October 22, 2024

  • December 17, 2024

Official Rules & Guidelines

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Eligibility

  • Open to all ages, ethnicities, genders, and orientations

  • Short films only (up to 10 minutes in length)

 

Submission Rules

  • Original works only (no adaptations or copyrighted materials)

  • Pitches must include a synopsis, character descriptions, and story arc outline (See guidelines below for samples)

  • Judged on creativity, feasibility, and storytelling potential

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Film Length

Your film must be 10 minutes or less in duration.​

 

Budget

All film ideas should be produceable on an independent budget. Avoid expensive special effects, elaborate sets, or costly production elements. We’re looking for compelling stories, so no large-scale action scenes, fight sequences, or car chases.​

 

Minimal Locations and Cast

Try to keep the number of locations and characters minimal to suit a limited budget. Ideal pitches should be achievable with a small crew, few actors, and simple settings.​

 

Content

Content should be appropriate for a general audience. Explicit material, including graphic violence, nudity, and sexual content, outside of what you would see in a mainstream movie is not permitted (Terrifier; NO, Jennifer’s Body; YES).​

 

No hate speech, discriminatory language, or portrayals of abuse.

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