Pitches and Showcases
From stand-out industry showcases to live pitch sessions, this is your chance to discover some of the most exciting non-fiction projects in progress.
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Channel 4 First Cut Pitch
Five new directors pitch to a panel of industry experts for the chance to win a commission for their first 60-minute film on Channel 4.
  • Industry Programme
Industry Pitch
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Climate Spring Digital-First Pitch
Digital filmmakers compete in a climate pitch competition for the chance to win 10k.
  • Industry Programme
Industry Pitch
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MeetMarket Rough Cut Presentations
Our Rough Cut Screenings are an opportunity for five selected MeetMarket teams to show part of their documentaries to a room of industry representatives and delegates, to discuss, receive feedback and find partners to move their projects forward. By invitation only.
  • Industry Programme
Industry Marketplace Activity
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New Stories, Emerging Authors: Showcase of Work in Progress from Bangladesh
Dhaka DocLab is an Asian forum for documentary filmmakers in Bangladesh.
  • Industry Programme
Industry Marketplace Activity
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New Stories, Emerging Authors: Showcase of Work in Progress from India
DocedgeKolkata is the oldest incubation lab and pitching platform in Asia for nonfiction storytellers dedicated to developing creative and human interest stories from India and the Asian countries.
  • Industry Programme
Industry Marketplace Activity
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Palestine Film Institute Showcase
In collaboration with Sheffield DocFest, through the Palestine Showcase, PFI presents four feature documentaries in progress.
  • Industry Programme
Industry Marketplace Activity
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The Whickers Film & TV Pitch
Who will take home The Whickers' biggest ever prize of 120,000 GBP at this year's Film and TV Funding Award? Five emerging directors step up to pitch their debut feature documentaries to a panel of expert industry judges.
  • Industry Programme
Industry Pitch
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The Whickers Podcast Pitch
Who will win the 15k Whickers Podcast Award to produce the audio doc of their dreams? Five audio directors pitch their projects to a panel of top industry judges.
  • Industry Programme
Industry Pitch

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