WHAT IS pitch2film?
pitch2film is a screenwriting competition that will take your script from page to screen!
The Top Three screenplays will be made into 9 to 11 minute short films.
Every script meeting requirements will receive feedback.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER...
March 9th - June 3rd
Submission period
Entries must be submitted through FilmFreeway
June 3rd
Contest closes @ 11:59pm EST
July 9th
Top Three Selections Announced
All entrants will be notified via FilmFreeway's messaging platform.
July 9th - August 19th
Pre-production and Filming
September 5th
Virtual Screening & Distribution
E N T R Y R E Q U I R E M E N T S
Screenplays must be no longer than 9 pages in length.
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Submissions must be submitted through the FilmFreeway website.
$15 Reading Fee
goes toward the production budget
Open genre.
0-5 characters.
Multiple submissions are accepted. Each submission must be accompanied by a separate $15 reading fee.
Every participant will receive an invitation to view the produced films.
WHAT LEVEL OF PRODUCTION TO EXPECT?
THE LAST SUPPER : RVA48 / $300 Budget*
*WROTE/FILMED/EDITED in 48hrs
WARNING: VIDEO DEPICTS ACTS OF VIOLENCE, BLOOD & ACTS OF CANNIBALISM... enjoy!
W H O A R E W E ?
we are a collective of passionate film makers
chris austin
Producer. Designer. Actor
& Architect
Chris has spent the vast majority of his life being curious & wearing different hats. He's excited to deploy his knowledge accumulated over the past 10 years on set.
IG: @wrennabus
nicholas koesters
Nick has performed on stage for over a half million people during his 25-year acting career. He has been seen in Spike TV’s Kill Point and the Emmy-nominated children’s show, Ask Gilby. He co-produced and starred in the award-winning independent film, Will Work for Food. And you’ll see him May 2021 in the movie, Found.
florence babatunde
Actor. Musician. Writer.
She/Her/Hers
Florence has enjoyed exploring different ways to highlight the Arts from theatre to film. She’s delighted to take on a producing role for this festival.
IG: @flobi123
emily strother
Photographer, musician, abstract surrealist — both behind and in front of the camera. Emily is an expert at being a beginner. Her practice is one of continual experimentation and adaptation. She has become unapologetically authentic. She is in awe of any form of self-expression while she's finding hers. Forever a student.
IG: @betweenthetwo
chris hessler
producer. stunts. rocknroll.
all things creepy
"all that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream."
-edgar allan poe
IG: @hellerfone
simmie terrell
Actor. Photographer. Director
He/His/Him
Likes to play pretend. Has some wicked skills taken the stills. "What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" -Vincent Van Gogh
IG: @itzsimmie
christian care
Christian is a positive, upbeat, self-motivated actor and content creator. He really enjoys being in front of the camera and doesn't mind being behind the scenes. Christian hopes to one day become an Oscar winning actor for all of you at home to see.
Youtube: @kisherr
C O N T A C T U S
pitch2film@gmail.com
"a bad day on set usually beats a good day just about anywhere else" - Chris Austin