Have the perfect idea for a film? You wrote the whole scenario already? Just need to find a director? We got you! This event flips the traditional pitch format, empowering writers to take the lead in finding the perfect director to bring their vision to life. This is a pilot pitch for CineSud, as it is the first time the writer pitches the short film script without a team during Euregion Film Forum 2025.
Writers Search Directors Pitch
The Writers Search Directers Pitch is a unique opportunity for screenwriters with short film scripts to connect with talented directors seeking their next project. This event flips the traditional pitch format, empowering writers to take the lead in finding the perfect director to bring their vision to life. This is a pilot pitch for CineSud, as it is the first time the writer pitches the short film script without a team.
For who?
- Screenwriters: Writers with completed, polished short film scripts who are ready to collaborate with a director.
- Directors: Directors seeking fresh, exciting material and eager to connect with talented writers.
- This pitch is specifically designed for:
- Screenwriters: Writers with completed, polished short film scripts who are ready to collaborate with a director.
Directors: Directors seeking fresh, exciting material and eager to connect with talented writers.
What are the benefits?
- For Writers:
- Presentation: They can present themselves to the film community in Limburg.
- Expanded Network: They can connect with a diverse pool of directors and build valuable industry relationships.
- For Directors:
- Access to New Material: They can discover original, high-quality scripts ready for production.
- Collaboration: They can Initiate creative partnerships with talented writers.
Career Advancement: The participants can find projects that resonate with their artistic sensibilities and advance their career.
What does it involve?
- Script Development sessions: the writer will take part in the group session with the coach, who will be discussing their script and taking it to the next level.
- Pitching Training: During the Pitch Training they need to prepare a pitch in advance and present it to the coach and fellow participants.
- Pitch Session: Each participating writer will have a dedicated time slot to present their script on stage.
- FilMatch: The writers will be matched with directors during the 10 min sessions to present themselves and pitch their project.
Apply here!
Send us your submission for the CineSud Writers Search Directers Pitch via the button below. An external committee of decision makers will select a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 participants for the Writers Search Directers Pitch. Read the terms & conditions and the regulations on how to submit below.
- Deadline to apply: February 12 - 2025, 23.59 PM.
The pitching training and the CineSud Writers Search Directers Pitch are in English and obligatory to attend. CineSud does not cover travel and accommodation for participants.
Terms:
- A filmmaker can send in only one project.
- No individual feedback on submissions is given. However, if the filmmakers are a Club CineSud-member we will provide short feedback on the application.
Materials:
(Application via the button on the website via google form we expect requested materials in English in one single PDF of max. 15 pages (including script) (incl. cover page) and max. 5mb. If the materials are bigger than asked for, the project will not be taken into consideration.
- Tagline, logline, synopsis, genre, format (fiction, documentary, tv, web, etc.), duration of the project (max. 1 page);
- Motivation & (Short) biographies of yourself (max. 1 page);
- Moodboard and/or other relevant extra information (screeners of former work are recommended) (max. 1 page);
- Script (max. 12 pages).
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