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MEFF 2026: May 29th – May 31st
This pitch competition is designed to give emerging filmmakers the opportunity to pitch a short film concept or script to a jury of industry professionals, and a small live audience. This platform is designed to give feedback to filmmakers who are new to pitching! This friendly competition will provide a space to practice making a pitch and presenting live in a supportive environment. The jury will not only decide who will win the prize money for their film, but also will provide personal constructive feedback based on each pitch. This is a great learning opportunity and steppingstone for upcoming projects!
HOW TO APPLY
Fill out the google form by May 8th, 2026.
You will be asked to provide:
A brief synopsis of your short film
Your resume/CV
A pitch deck or look-book (1-4 pages) Have fun creating this, don’t worry about perfection. Just get your vision and any plans across.
A script OR if your script is not completed, a detailed breakdown about your concept.
If you have any questions about these materials please reach out.
Selected participants for the live pitch will be contacted by May 11th, 2026.
LIVE-PITCH OUTLINE
If selected, you will prepare (in advance) a 5 minute pitch for your short film script or concept which you will share live.
Audio/visual materials are welcome but not required.
What you will need to include:
A synopsis of your story
Why you feel this story deserves to be made and why you’re the right person to do it.
Your artistic vision (this can be genre, visual style, influences, etc.)
Logistics: All the details don’t have to be ironed out. But if possible, you can share: location,
timeline, key creatives.
How you would use the money
How you will be evaluated:
Artistic merit
Feasibility
Clarity and preparation
There will be a projector and audio capabilities if you require. You are welcome to provide support materials like a power point, but please keep technical requirements to a minimum. (You must notify the MEFF team in advance of any A/V)
You are welcome to have que cards or any written materials to help you. Please do NOT read off the page for the entirety of your pitch.
A/V materials are not required.
The jury will have 10 minutes to provide individual feedback after your pitch. After ALL pitches are complete there will be a 20 minute break for them to deliberate. The winner will then be announced. All decisions are final.
The prize money will be an accumulation of proceeds from the tickets for the Pitch Event, and the bake sale over the course of the festival. Prize money will be at minimum $400.
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