If you’re in the process of trying to get a short film off the ground, the Pitch Film Fund is now open for submissions. Details below.
Getting your start in filmmaking is tough, but if you’re looking for an opportunity, we’ve got one for you.
The Pitch Film Fund is accepting applications for 2025 entries. There’s £65 000 up for grabs, to be split between two pitches – one comedy and one drama short. Training is also offered to entrants and finalists.
Don’t get too hung up on the two genres mentioned above, there’s some flexibility here. You can mix comedy or drama with another subgenre if you fancy. The only guideline is that your story will need to be based on any story you can find in the Bible.
That’s right, that Bible! If you’re wondering why, the organisers have a very helpful webpage for you (the main takeaway is: you don’t have to believe in the Bible to enter).
“It’s always a buzz to meet new filmmakers, but it was terrific to see such a range and diverse crowd collected together at BFI Stephen Street for the launch of The Pitch Film Fund 2025,” Luke Walton, the founder of The Pitch said.
The Pitch Film Fund is now on its 16th year and previous judges for the fund include Nick Park, David Oyelowo and Sir David Suchet. If you fancy entering this year, you’ll need to have your application in by 27th September.
You can find all the information and details about how to enter on The Pitch website.
