• 2026 Vancouver Queer Film Festival Pitch Competition

  • The second edition of the VQFF Pitch Competition is a unique opportunity for up to five 2SLGBTQIA+ filmmaking teams to pitch an original, bold, and compelling story, with the chance to win professional mentorship and resources provided by Vancouver Queer Film Festival.

    Applications Close August 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM PDT

  • Requirements

    Please read carefully the requirements below before applying.

  • Project requirements: 

    • One application per filmmaker.
    • Applicant must be either the producer, director, or writer of the project.
    • A writer must be attached.
    • In addition to a writer, either a director or a producer must be attached. Co-directors are welcome to apply.
    • The project must be in the development stage. 
    • The project must be scripted/narrative (no documentary, factual, or reality).
    • If the project depicts a storyline highlighting an underrepresented and/or underserved community, the Director, Writer, or Producer must be a member of said community.

    The application must include the following:

    • Project logline (max. 2 sentences)
    • Project synopsis (max. 150 words)
    • Artist statement and/or visual treatment (to be written by the individual pitching - max. 3 pages) 
    • Script sample (max. 10 pages) 
    • Project budget top sheet
    • Writer Bio (max. 150 words)
    • Writer Resume (max. 1 page)
    • Director and/or producer bio (max. 150 words) 
    • Director and/or producer resume
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
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  • Project Type*
  • Project Genre(s): Check all that apply*

  • Application Submission Checklist

  • Please complete the sections below as outline.

    Project Details

    • Project logline (max. 2 sentences)
    • Project synopsis (max. 150 words)
    • Artist statement and/or visual treatment (to be written by the individual pitching - max. 3 pages)
    • Script sample (max. 10 pages)
    • Project budget top sheet
    • Writer Bio (max. 150 words)
    • Writer Resume (max. 1 page)
    • Director and / or producer bio (max. 150 words)
    • Director and / or producer resume
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