Online Pitch Fest
Turn Four Minutes into Your Next Opportunity
● Develop and Practice Your Pitch
● Submit Your Refined Pitch to Be Considered For the Pitch Fest
● Pitch Your Project to Industry Professionals - Producers, Investors, and Distributors
A collaboration between FAFF Association and The ReDiscover Backlot,
this event is designed to help filmmakers move beyond preparation and into
meaningful conversations that can open new doors.
Whether you're seeking a producer, funding, or distribution, the Online Pitch Fest connects filmmakers directly with industry professionals looking for compelling new projects. Build your pitch, refine your presentation, and earn the opportunity to present live to decision-makers who can help bring your story to the next level.
Because every great project deserves to be heard!
Preparing for the Pitch Fest
The journey begins before pitch day. You'll learn how to build a stronger pitch,
practice it in a supportive environment, submit your best presentation for selection, and
if chosen, pitch live to producers, investors, and distributors during our online Pitch Fest.
1
Learn
to Pitch
Create Your Pitch Workshop (Part 1)
August 9, 2026 - 5:00 PM Central
Join Jaclyn Whitt and Wally De La Fuente for a practical 90-minute workshop where you'll learn how to create a clear, compelling four-minute pitch.
Whether this is your first pitch or your fiftieth, you'll leave with a stronger presentation and greater confidence.
Practice
Before it Counts
2
Practice Your Pitch Workshop (Part 2)
August 16, 2026 - 5:00 PM Central
The best pitches aren't memorized. They're refined.
Practice your presentation with fellow filmmakers in a supportive environment, receive feedback, and make improvements before submitting your official audition.
$39.90
Includes both workshop sessions and your $5 submission fee
↓
Submit
Your Pitch
3
Apply for a Slot in the Pitch Fest
July 26 - September 30, 2026
If you're confident in your pitching skills
you may choose to start here
To be considered for the Online Pitch Fest, you'll submit a recorded four-minute audition pitch. It should be a talking head video - just as if you were pitching live.
Our panel will review every submission and select the top 20 pitches in each category to appear before industry experts.
$ 5.00
Pitch Day!
October 18, 2026
Here's your chance! Pitch your project to people who can help make it happen
Two Live (online) Sessions
Session 1 - Pitching 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Central
Pitch your project in a focused breakout room specific to your category.
Each 10 minute pitch slot includes:
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4-minute presentation
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3-minute Q&A
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Transition time before the next presentation
Panelists will identify the projects they'd like to continue exploring.
Session 2 - Call backs 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Central
Selected participants return for scheduled callback meetings with investors, distributors, or producers who requested additional conversations.
These one-on-one discussions provide an opportunity to answer questions, build relationships, and explore potential next steps.
$ 59.90
You must be invited to register for this event
It is just $5 to submit your audition Pitch