2025 Live Pitching Workshop & Mentorship Panel

DEADLINE: November 7, 2025

Want to try your hand at pitching live to a panel of producers?

Submit your project to participate in a Live Pitch!

*Limited to 5 participants*

Do you have a project in the works and want to pitch it to some industry pros?

The 2025 Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival is excited to offer up to 5 writers, producers or directors the opportunity to pitch their original idea to a panel of producers who will provide real world feedback and expertise. This exciting opportunity will include:

  • December 6th - a 3-hour Workshop on polishing your pitch with scriptwriter, educator and industry knowledge-house Teri Loretto. 

  • December 7th - an exciting Mentorship opportunity as you pitch your project to film and television industry professionals.

COST TO SUBMIT: FREE

Pitchees must have a concept that is fleshed out, be open to constructive feedback, and feel that they are ready to pitch their project in the real world! Check the specifics below for recommended criteria. Stories and quality of writing will be considered. Only 5 projects will be selected. 

Selected Filmmakers will be contacted by november 14, 2025.

Submission Requirements

WHO CAN APPLY?

Applications are open to anyone with a good idea with an emphasis on emerging artists who identify as equity-deserving, including: persons with a disability, Women+, 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, Newcomers or Refugees due to the historical marginalization of these groups in the film and television industry.

Deadline: November 7, 2025, midnight ET

Your submission should have, at the minimum:

  • Logline;

  • Synopsis;

  • 1-pager;

  • Bio of the pitchee;

  • Headshots of the pitchee.

Please include supplemental materials or supporting documents:

  • TV Series or Web/Digital Series: 3-6 page pitch bible comprising a one-pager, character bios and series arc/episode synopses;

  • Feature or Doc: 2-page treatment demonstrating strong, compelling story arc;

  • Short Film: Completed script as appropriate;

  • Animated project: Concept design or Storyboards and 1-2 pages about the project (e.g. short, series, feature), laying out its story/season arc.

Do not submit:

  • Video materials;

  • Any items created with AI.*

*Digi60’s Statement on AI: At the Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival, we celebrate the creativity, originality, and vision that filmmakers bring to their work. While we recognize that artificial intelligence is an emerging tool in many industries, our festival is rooted in showcasing films that reflect the artistry and intent of their creators. We encourage filmmakers to rely on their own craft, voice, and collaboration rather than generative AI in the creative production of their films. The heart of filmmaking lies in human imagination, and our goal is to provide a platform for that expression above all else.

You will be working with these items to create your verbal pitch. These items must be submitted in advance by the deadline of November 7, 2025 at midnight.

All selected filmmakers will be notified by November 14th and projects will be announced on November 15th.

Submission Form

Selected Filmmakers will participate in the following events:

Selected Participants will receive a full festival pass for the 2025 Digi60 Filmmakers’ Festival, taking place Dec. 5-7 2025.

Selected pitches MUST be available for the following:

December 6, 2025 - PITCHING WORKSHOP
DARC, The Loop

Teri will work directly with 5 screenwriters to hone their story arc and perfect their verbal pitch in a peer environment, preparing them to pitch to a panel of producers on Sunday. Teri draws on her decades of experience as program coordinator and professional screenwriter, leading the Algonquin College Scriptwriting program. This included helping students prepare pitches for film, TV series and documentaries at local events like Pitch Perfect! and Digi60, and Scriptwriting’s annual Toronto Pitching Trip, with broadcasters and producers such as CTV, CBC, eOne and Boat Rocker. She will provide honest, constructive feedback to writers based on industry trends and outlooks, so pitchees can build their pitch effectively. Pitchees will also have the benefit of peer support and constructive peer feedback.

December 7, 2025 - PITCHING & PRODUCER MENTORSHIP PANEL
Club SAW

Pitchees will present their verbal pitch to a panel of producers who will provide feedback and constructive mentorship to round out their project. The Pitchees will also get an opportunity to ask the producers about their process for choosing projects, industry trends, and career advice.

This live pitch is open to the public so as to simulate a real-life live pitch scenario. More than anything, this is an opportunity to practice your pitch and there is no guarantee that a producer will want to option your project, so come with an open mind to learn and receive constructive feedback.

**Panelists will be announced publicly on November 15, 2025.**