Galway Film Fleadh Pitching Competition in association with with Wild Atlantic Pictures is now accepting entries for 2024 edition.
The Pitching Competition has provided many screenwriters with an opportunity to get their first toehold in the industry. All that is required to enter is a 500-word written pitch (from beginning to end – no cliff-hangers!). Writers applying can be at any stage of their career. No experience is required. Any genre of feature drama, documentary or animation will be considered. Ten finalists will be selected to pitch their idea as an ‘Elevator Pitch’ of 90 seconds, in front of an audience and a panel of industry judges on the closing day of the Galway Film Fleadh (July 14th). The winner will be announced at the Galway Film Fleadh Awards Ceremony and will receive a cash prize of €3000.
In addition to the prize money, and the opportunity to pitch to industry professionals, the real benefits of being selected for the Film Fleadh Pitching Competition are multifarious. Previous participants have cited: opening the door to producers, having their project optioned by producers, being invited on mentorships to hone their craft, bolstering their confidence and providing the first opportunity for them to win over an audience. As for the winner, the prize can allow them the time to develop and expand their pitch into a full feature film script.
The regular deadline for entry to the Pitching Competition is Friday 17th May 2024, at 5pm and the entry fee is €40. The late deadline is Wednesday 29th May 2024 at 5pm and the fee is €50.
For further information or to submit a pitch please click here.