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Main pitch14 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. |
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Rough Cut15 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 give these projects the opportunity 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 15 minutes to present their projects. This presentation includes showcasing film clips, discussing the project’s financial plans, and outlining its production journey. This platform provides filmmakers and producers with a unique opportunity to secure funding, identify potential festival premieres, engage with broadcasters, and expand their professional network. |
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Balkan Stars16 September Balkan Stars is a regional co-production platform aiming to highlight the work of talent filmmakers and independent producers, six projects carefully selected by the selection committee will take part in the Balkan Stars 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 engage with industry experts, expand their professional network, to secure funding , 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. |