Pitch Registration and Info Session

Last year filmmakers lined up hours in advance to sign up for the 60 available pitch spots, and many hopeful teams were turned away once the spots were filled.

So this year to open the contest up to wider participation we’re inviting all filmmakers to submit a 5-minute video pitch.  The top 40 will be invited to pitch in-person to a panel of industry professionals.

To sign up to submit a video pitch, filmmakers must register at a pitch registration and info session on Sunday Dec. 13th.
The Vancity Theatre is located at 1181 Seymour Street in Vancouver, BC.

To sign up to submit a video pitch, filmmakers must register at a pitch registration and info session on Sunday Dec. 13th.  
Video pitches are due by Jan. 15, 2010.

12pm – 2pm:  PITCH REGISTRATION
Registration to submit a video pitch will take place from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm on a first come first serve basis at the Vancity Theatre at the Vancouver International Film Centre.   Space is limited.
Application fee of $50 (cash or cheque payable to Crazy8s Film Society) and completed application form should be brought to the registration session.

 2pm – 4pm:  CRAZY8s PITCH INFO SESSION
Following the registration, there will be an invaluable Crazy8s Info Session in the Vancity Theatre.  Up to 2 participants per registered team may attend.

At the Crazy8s Info Session, filmmakers will hear from event producers Erik Paulsson and Marc Stephenson about what’s expected from the video pitch, how the selection process works, and what to expect in terms of support if their project is selected. There will be a screening of both the video-taped pitches and the finished films for several successful past Crazy8s projects.  Filmmakers will also hear from pitch panel judge and short-film guru Sue Biely about what makes for a great Crazy8s project and a great Crazy8s pitch. 

4pm – 5pm:  PITCHING WORKSHOP
Pitching coach and expert Melanie Friesen  will give a Pitching Workshop on the secrets to successful pitching.

The Vancity Theatre is located at 1181 Seymour Street in Vancouver, BC.

Successful teams will be contacted by Jan. 27th, 2010 to schedule an in-person pitch for Jan. 29th or Jan. 30th.

Click here for more information on video pitches.