ATTENTION FILMMAKERS: SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!
Submit your feature or series work-in-progress to DOC NYC PRO’s PITCH DAY for the chance to join fellow documentary filmmakers on stage to present your project to a panel of distinguished industry professionals, and the opportunity to win a $5,000 grand prize from our partners at AJH Films!
Taking place live in NYC on Thursday, November 14, this program offers a unique platform for filmmakers to engage directly with prominent figures in distribution, financing, publicity, marketing, social impact, and beyond. It aims to curate promising documentaries of the future for industry consideration and select projects from a competitive pool of online submissions.
Previously known as Industry Roundtables/Only in New York, DOC NYC PRO’s Pitch Day features 12 projects pitched on stage to a panel of industry professionals and an audience on Thursday, November 14 in Manhattan. Past industry reps have included Amazon Studios, Disney+, MTV Documentary Films, National Geographic, Netflix, and many more. Pitch Day is open to all documentary filmmakers, regardless of their geographic location or that of their subjects or topics, so long as the submitted projects are works-in-progress.
This year, DOC NYC is excited to announce a collaboration with independent documentary producer AJH Films who is offering a grand prize of $5,000 to one project, $500 to each of the other participating film teams, and an opportunity to apply to AJH Filmmakers Fund for support, mentorship, and investment. AJH’s ethos emphasizes innovative thinking and inclusivity. They champion storytelling that presents comprehensive truths, empowering audiences to draw personal conclusions. Rejecting conventional career trajectories, AJH seeks to nurture exceptional, creative individuals, supporting their unique visions regardless of past achievements or experience.
Pitch Teams will benefit from:
- One $5,000 grand prize to be selected by AJH Films and a $500 honorarium for each of the other pitch teams
- Opportunity to apply for the AJH Filmmakers Fund to receive mentorship, practical support, and investment
- Pre-event pitch coaching by a seasoned professional
- On-stage feedback from various industry panelists
- One meeting with an interested industry representative
- Option to receive audience donations through your on-screen QR code during the pitch
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2024