Power Pitch Application Form

Whistler Film Festival Power Pitch 2023 Application Form

Application Deadline is 11:59pm PST on October 5, 2023
Power Pitch is an intensive pitch training workshop and competition for Canadian producers with feature projects in development. Designed to set you up for success by fine-tuning your project packages and pitching skills, the program culminates in a pitch competition where one producer will walk away with key industry connections, a Festival Industry Pass and a production prize valued at $35K.

**Feedback on applications/scripts is only given for accepted particpants.
Project Working Title*
One Sentence Description*
Genre*
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
Phone*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Production Company (if applicable)*
Website (if applicable)*
Preferred Pronoun*

She/HerHe/HimThey/ThemOther
WFF values fair and just treatment of all community members through the creation of opportunities and the removal of barriers to address historical and current disadvantages for underrepresented and marginalized groups. Do you mind self Identifying? If so, please specify if any of the following apply:

IndigenousA person with disabilitiesPerson of colour (Specify please)LGBTQIA2S+Other
If person of colour was selected please specify
Are you a member of any of the following organizations?*

Writers Guild of CanadaDirectors Guild of CanadaCanadian Media Production AssociationACTRAAcademy of Canadian Cinema & TelevisionDGC-BCOther
Application Package Checklist*

Producer/Company ProfilePitch video (no more that 3 minutes) introducing yourself and your project and why you want to be chosen. We will only accept a link to Vimeo OR Youtube.Objectives in participation: What do you hope to gain by attending the Power Pitch and (online) Workshop?Head ShotCurriculum vitae outlining your experience as a producerFilmography: List your producing credits; specify title, genre, budget level, year, festival participation if any, theatrical/broadcast sales, etc.Current Project Slate: List and briefly describe the projects you currently have in production and/or development - 1 paragraph description for each project, including title, genre, other key creatives involved, current status (i.e. treatment to first draft, funding received, etc.)2 page pitch document on your narrative feature project (full script will be required if your project is selected for the Power Pitch Competition and Workshop)Target audienceProducer notes: Please include a vision statementBudget top sheetFinancing plan and list of potential partners – funders, distributors, executive producers, co-producers, etc.Marketing and Distribution strategy: Please provide a rationale for your approachPotential Key Creatives ListPotential Cast List$50 submission fee NOTE: If you are co-producing this project, you must identify which (1) producer will attend on behalf of the team
Application Package*
Please upload only one file as a .PDF
Where did you hear about this great opportunity to pitch?*

FacebookLinkedInTwitterInstagramWFF emailsOther
Your Social Media Handles
Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn. - These will only be used if you're selected
Terms and Conditions*

I agree & understand by applying I will be at the Festival in person.I agree & understand there is a tuition fee of $750 CDN + GST payable upon acceptance.
Entry Fee Payment
There is a $50 (+ GST) non-refundable fee per application. Payment is processed through PayPal only.
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Whistler Film Festival Power Pitch 2023 Application Form

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