This section is open to original Short scripts by Italian screenwriters still looking for a production. The authors must send the materials requested in article 5 by JUNE 1, 2024.
The selection of the scripts is carried out by and at the discretion of the Festival's Artistic Direction. The authors of the selected screenplays will be invited to pitch their projects during the Festival.
The authors cannot exempt themselves from this presentation under penalty of exclusion from the Festival.
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Sentiero Film Factory - FILM PITCH
Bienvenido al primer B!TCHFEST anual: un festival de cine y concurso de guiones internacional para mujeres y LGBTQIA+ con un evento innovador en persona para cineastas y guionistas en el corazón de Los Ángeles. En B!tchFest no sólo estamos rompiendo techos de cristal; ¡Los estamos rompiendo en un millón de pedazos al desatar el poder de las voces femeninas y LGBTQIA+ en el cine y la televisión!
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B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest
The Sitges - International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia announces its fourth edition of the WomanInFan program, which aims to promote female creators in the fantasy film industry. This initiative offers a contest to create a short teaser for a future fantasy feature film, with a prize of €10,000 for production. The selected projects will also receive industry accreditation and be showcased at the Sitges Festival. Additionally, the program offers a residency for filmmakers to develop their projects, with mentorship and intensive support during the festival.
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SITGES - WomanInFan
Sitges FanPitch 2025 is an international competition for pitch projects focused on feature films and series in the horror, sci-fi, and fantasy genres. The event, held during the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival, will select up to 7 feature films and 5 series worldwide. The selected projects can pitch to industry leaders and win travel grants, including opportunities to attend international festivals like Bucheon, Fantasia, and more. A cash prize of €2,500 is offered to the best series project. A special focus is placed on Catalan projects with the Catalunya Imaginària initiative.
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SITGES - FanPitch
The Script Review Workshop offers independent filmmakers from around the world the opportunity to work intensively on their feature-length fiction screenplays in an environment designed to foster professional collaboration and the development of high-quality scripts. The Script Review Workshop consists of a two-week workshop-residency and a two-day online follow-up module.
The workshop facilitators are professionals with extensive experience. In addition to guidance for script development provided in both group and individual working sessions, participants have dedicated time for writing. The workshop gives each participant the opportunity to discuss their project with a group of international filmmakers, be part of a community of artists with similar sensibilities, and gain access to Cine Qua Non Lab’s network of filmmakers.
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Script Review Workshop (Spanish) - Cine Qua Non Lab
