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Main pitch

13 September

Main Pitch is a platform intended for filmmakers, independent producers and production companies at development, pre-production or production stages. 10 projects carefully selected by the Selection Committee will take part in the Main Pitch. This initiative aims to provide talent authors the opportunity to pitch their projects in front of prominent decision- makers from around the world, offering them a chance to secure funding and gain support for overseas broadcasting, distribution, screening, and sales. During the Main Pitch, producers/ filmmakers will have up to 15 minutes to present each project. This presentation includes showcasing the trailer, discussing the budget, and presenting the finance plan, followed by a moderated Q&A session. This format provides filmmakers and producers with a valuable opportunity to highlight their work, engage with industry experts, and expand their professional network. Through Main Pitch, we strive to nurture and elevate the voices of emerging filmmakers, enabling them to reach broader audiences and achieve greater success.

Rough Cut

14 September

Rough-Cut is an esteemed international co-production platform dedicated to showcasing promising documentary projects in their final stages of production. The primary goal is to allow these projects to be heard and potentially broadcast on Al Jazeera Media Network channels and platforms, international broadcasters, and partner platforms. Each year, the Rough-Cut program selects exceptional projects through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by our Selection Committee. These projects are chosen based on their potential for impact, storytelling quality, and readiness for completion. During the Rough Cut pitch, filmmakers and producers will have up to 20 minutes to present their projects. This presentation includes 13 minutes of showcasing film clips, discussing the project’s financial plans, and outlining its production journey, followed by a 7 minute Q&A. This platform provides filmmakers and producers a unique opportunity to secure funding, identify potential festival premieres, engage with broadcasters, and expand their professional network.

Balkan Pitch

15 September

The Balkan Pitch is a co-production platform for carefully selected projects from festival partnerships, as well as regional talent-authors. Projects that have previously pitched on other platforms and caught the attention of AJD have been selected to pitch at AJD Industry Days, offering them a chance to engage with industry experts, expand their professional network, secure funding, and gain support for overseas broadcasting, distribution, screening, and sales. Additionally, projects from the Balkan region will be selected for the chance to pitch their projects, highlighting talent from across the region.