Canada virtual pitch day
Netflix
INFO: Netflix is proud to help bring Canadian stories to the world. We are continuing our search to discover amazing stories from both seasoned storytellers and undiscovered talent all over Canada. Diverse and underrepresented stories told authentically are important to us.
At the beginning of September, Netflix content leaders will connect with Canadian creators through a series of virtual meetings to learn more about their projects and reinforce our relationships with the creative community.
While this series of meetings will be focused on English-language content, Netflix will be holding a similar series of meetings for French-language content in the near future. Details will be shared as they are made available.
How it works: From Thursday, July 16 until Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 8:00 PM ET Netflix is accepting pitch proposals from Canadian creators for series or films across a variety of categories. From these submissions, we’ll invite a number of creators to virtually meet with leaders on the Netflix content team. Additional details for the virtual sessions will be shared with the chosen participants.
Basic requirements for all submissions:
Provide your name, phone number, email address and category your pitch falls under
Provide a short synopsis of any of your previous work - for example a bio, resume or list of credits (for individual submissions, no more than one page, if this is a team submission it should be no more than three pages)
Please also complete, sign and include this submission release
PLEASE NOTE:
Any email submission that does not meet all of the basic requirements noted above as well as the requirements for the specific content category will not be considered and they will not move forward in the process.
Creators may submit no more than one project in a category, with a maximum of two projects total. If a creator submits two projects, each project must be submitted individually in its own email. If a creator submits two projects in one email, they will not be considered and they will not move forward in the process.
Submissions must be received by no later than 8:00PM EDT, Wednesday, August 5 at CanadaSubmissions2020@netflix.com
Below are the details on the projects we are interested in. Please note that all submissions must also include the basic requirements that are outlined in section 2, above.
NONFICTION SERIES
The Nonfiction Series team is interested in finding (1) un-produced, English-speaking formats that are globally adaptable and (2) compelling characters or ensembles with universal themes that will travel globally.
In addition to aforementioned basic requirements, required submission materials for nonfiction originals must include: a logline that concisely summarizes the series (max 300 words), fully fleshed out presentation deck, and sizzle reel (can be all found footage) that properly captures the overall look, feel, and tone.
ORIGINAL ANIMATION
The Original Animation team is interested in animated series and feature films. All global rights must be available. In addition to the aforementioned basic requirements, the requirement for series submissions is at minimum a three page pitch document with visual support and when available a bible and script. For features submissions we require a treatment and art work. Please indicate the target age group, and if available you may submit additional support materials.
ORIGINAL SERIES
The Original Series team is interested in English-language scripted series, and is open to genres including drama, genre programming, family/YA, and comedy, which can range from half-hour to hour-long, and can be limited or returning series. In addition to the aforementioned basic requirements, we prefer a script submission, but we are also open to formats, bibles or a pitch page. Ideally global rights should be available.
ORIGINAL INDEPENDENT FILM
The Original Independent Film team is interested in English content from a variety of genres for female-skewing adult audiences, including romance, inspirational drama, thriller and holiday.
We are also interested in family content for kids and teens (ages 6-16) from multiple genres, including comedy, musicals, action-adventure, sci-fi, horror and thrillers.
All global rights must be available. In addition to the aforementioned basic requirements, required submission material must include a treatment (maximum five pages). Optional submission materials may include: script or works-in-progress. Please note in your submission whether your content is intended for adult or family audiences.
DEADLINE: August 5, 2020
https://media.netflix.com/en/company-blog/canada-virtual-pitch-day
LAUNCH PAD FEATURE COMPETITION
INFO: The Launch Pad Competitions have led to more signings, success stories and careers than any other screenwriting competition. With nearly a decade of experience in promoting up-and-coming writers, The Launch Pad Competition has firmly established itself as the premier hub for Hollywood to discover fresh voices and new ideas. We advocate for all of our Top 100 finalists, working with them to develop compelling bios and loglines, and sharing their work with the right industry members to advance their career.
Our prestigious juries of industry members include managers, agents, producers and executives at companies across Hollywood. We also offer exclusive partnerships with management and production companies to give writers an extra leg up. Through these partnerships, as well as our exclusive mentorship opportunities, we seek to provide as many avenues towards success as possible. No competition will do more to help all of their finalists take the next steps in their careers, and no competition has had as much success in helping writers break into the industry. Enter now for a chance to join this tradition of Launch Pad success.
DEADLINES / FEES: August 14, 2020 ($85)
https://tblaunchpad.com/feature/
BLACK SCREENWRITERS GRANT
One-Eyed Rabbit
INFO: One-Eyed Rabbit's annual BLACK SCREENWRITERS GRANT was established to amplify Black voices, create a bridge between Black writers and more funding opportunities, and to increase representation within the film & television industry.
We're looking for submission-ready screenplays and teleplays by Black writers with an original voice and three-dimensional POC characters at the center. We're open to any genre and any form (feature, short, pilot, web series) of the writer's choice. Writing teams welcome to apply.
GRANT AMOUNT: This year's Black Screenwriters Grant of $250 will be awarded to two writers/writing teams to aid them in submitting their winning scripts to larger screenwriting competitions and/or furthering their writing careers in whatever way they choose. For writing teams, funds will be distributed to the first writer's name listed.
DEADLINE: August 15, 2020
https://www.one-eyedrabbit.com/bsg
DIVERSE VOICES: 2021 Screenwriting Lab
We Screenplay
INFO: Hollywood needs a perspective shift. WeScreenplay is looking for writers with underrepresented and diverse backgrounds with cutting-edge stories. All readers for this program come from diverse backgrounds, and all entrants will be provided with at least a page of written feedback on their script from their first round judge.
Diverse Voices is a screenplay contest and lab that strives to encourage stories that are told from perspectives that are often underrepresented in Hollywood today. This includes writers of color, women writers, writers with disabilities, writers over 40, writers in the LGBTQ+ community, and any other voices that have historically been ignored by Hollywood.
DEADLINES / FEES:
Early Bird – August 15th, 2020 – $59.99
Regular – September 15th, 2020 – $69.99
Final – October 15th, 2020 – $79.99
*all entry fees include written feedback
**upgrade to WeScreenplay Classic Coverage for only $49.99
Call For Video Art Submissions: Filmmakers & Multidisciplinary Video Artists
Urban Ivy
INFO: Urban Ivy is seeking video submissions of short films (inclusion but not limited to song, dance, performance art, video art, and/or other cinematic art) that are inspired by our debut coffee table book, Love, You, which will be released in November 2020. We are seeking creative works that will serve as artistic representations of the book, allowing the underlying themes and chapters of the book come to unfold in real life. Submissions should take the form of an original video featuring dance, or multidisciplinary art, or short films to be used as official collaborative promotional videos released in conjunction with the book.
AWARD: Urban Ivy will award up to 12 artists $250 each for selected video submissions.
GUIDELINES:
submissions must fit the theme of the book and/or one of the chapter themes
work that artistically embodies the overall theme of the book are encouraged
there are no geographic restrictions for submissions
video submissions should be less than 5 minutes (videos 2 - 3 minutes long are preferred)
submit video as a Vimeo, WeTransfer, or Dropbox link
awarded work will be displayed on Urban Ivy’s website and across our social media channels
DEADLINE: August 15, 2020
https://www.urbanivy.co/submissions/
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Mixed Mag
INFO: Mixed Mag is a multimedia publication dedicated to promoting multiethnic/multicultural voices.
We are always accepting submissions covering politics, TV/film, theatre, creative writing, health/sex/wellness, food & visuals/photography. Send us your stories, poems, articles, personal essays, recipes & more!
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Written Submissions such as articles, think pieces, short stories, reviews and essays must be between 1500-3000 words (sections include FICTION/CNF, POLITICS, TV/FILM/THEATER, MUSIC, FOOD, HEALTH AND WELLNESS)
POETRY: Submit up to three poems
TV/FILM/THEATER: Monologues must be 5 pages max. Plays/screenplays must be between 10-15 page max (this includes plays, films and web series). Short films or web series episodes must be no longer than 15 minutes.
ART: Photo/visual submissions should be 10 photos/videos max
Please include what section you are submitting to in the email subject line.
send to submissions@mixedmag.co
DEADLINE: August 25, 2020
https://twitter.com/MixedMag/status/1276631534586429441
2020 FEATURE CONTEST
Shore Script
INFO: WE HAVE HELPED LAUNCH THE CAREERS OF 60+ WRITERS THROUGH OUR FEATURE CONTEST. THIS INCLUDES DEALS WITH SONY, BLUMHOUSE, WARNER BROS, FILM4 & HULU.
THE BEST SCRIPT FROM ALL GENRE CATEGORIES WILL BE AWARDED OUR GRAND PRIZE OF $10,000.
WE WILL ALSO GIVING AWAY $1,000 TO EACH WINNER FROM OUR 7 GENRE CATEGORIES: ACTION/ADVENTURE, COMEDY, DRAMA, FAMILY, SCI-FI, THRILLER & HORROR.
DEADLINE: August 31, 2020
https://www.shorescripts.com/feature/
SHORT FILM FUND 2
Shore Script
INFO: The Shore Scripts Short Film Fund offers an opportunity for emerging screenwriters and filmmakers to have their short film financed and produced. The Fund welcomes submissions from screenwriters and filmmakers from around the world. The fund is open to new and previous entrants.
We accept short scripts, animations, and proof of concept shorts for TV pilots and features.
Our writers have gone onto gain representation, sold screenplays, and been staffed on TV shows as a direct result of entering the fund.
Our 8 funded short films have played at some of the top film festivals in the world. During these difficult times, we are excited to commission two more stand out short scripts for production.
DEADLINES / FEES:
Early - August 29, 2020 ($40)
Regular - September 30, 2020 ($45)
Late - October 31, 2020 ($50)