Short Pitch Program


Sun., May 12 | 11:00 p.m. | The National Ethnographic Museum

Short Pitch Program

The Short Pitch Program is intended for creators of short documentary films from the region of Central and Eastern Europe.
Five selected short documentary film projects in the development or rough-cut phase will be presented in the form of an 8-minute presentation moderated by Anna Stylińska and followed by Q&A. 
Pitch presentation will be followed by individual meetings between participants and the decision-makers consisting of sales, buyers and festival representatives. The event will include consultations with experts prior to the pitch, in order to improve their presentation skills and update the project pitch decks for the specific audience of decision makers.

Organiser: Institute of Documentary Film 

Partner: DAE, Millennium Docs Against Gravity

Moderator: Anna Stylińska

Projects: 
SIGNS OF LIFE, dir. Julia Kushnarenko 
SECOND HAND WAR, dir. Eluned Zoë Aiano, Anna Benner
WORM-EATEN, dir. Maja Markowska
HOLE, dir. Danilo Stanimirović
HIDDEN, dir. Monika Kotecka

Awards:
SILVER EYE AWARD for short documentary to support directors with innovative approach, authors of films that create social impact, filmmakers who have the courage to open discussion on serious topics, and creators offering unique points of view. The winner receives a trophy award, a cash prize of 1 500 €, and a year-long festival distribution service at East Silver Caravan.

DAE PITCH TALENT ENCOURAGEMENT PRIZE - Documentary Association of Europe is bringing the DAE Pitch Talent Encouragement Prize to the East Doc Platform. The award consists of bespoke mentoring with a DAE member, depending on the needs of the project team. 

Admission with Industry/Media accreditations or by email request at industry@againstgravity.pl 

English language event

MDAG Industry Catalog: https://bit.ly/3UIg7os