Pitch Fest + Screenplay Competition 2025
Pitch your project. Win production. Break into the industry.
The Frame by Frame Pitch Fest + Screenplay Competition is your chance to get your story made—with real funding, full production support, and a room full of decision-makers.
Held live during the Frame by Frame Film Industry Summit & Gala on Saturday, July 12, 2025, this competition is open to writers, filmmakers, and storytellers ready to pitch (in person or virtual) their film or series to a panel of producers, directors, and industry insiders.
🏆 What You Could Win
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$500 cash prize
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Full production by Katharsis Media (cast, crew, gear, post-production)
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“Created by” or “Story by” credit + a copy of the final cut
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Festival submissions & marketing support
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Broadcast on Comcast 96 (NM Education Channel)
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10% net profits if the project is distributed
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All finalists will also receive written feedback from our panel.
✨ Submission Categories
Choose one of the following:
1. Production Feature Film
- 45+ minute project considered for full production
2. Production Series
- Pilot episode (26–60 min) considered for production
3. Non-Production Screenplay Series or Feature
- 26-60 for series; 45+ for feature. Receive professional feedback, eligibility for $500 prize, and creative support
Production submissions require a completed script + pitch deck
Non-Production entries require only a pitch deck
📅 Key Dates
Early Bird Deadline: May 25, 2025
Regular Deadline: June 15, 2025
Late Deadline: June 30, 2025
Finalists Announced: July 5, 2025
Live Pitch Event: July 12, 2025 from 10 AM to 1 PM MST (time subject to change)
✅ Finalist Requirements
You must be available to pitch live (in-person or virtually) on Saturday, July 12 between 10 AM–1 PM MST
Your project must be original and owned by you
If your work is an adaptation, you must have documented rights
Submission fees are non-refundable
Questions? Email us at info@katharsismedia.org with “PITCH COMPETITION QUESTION” in the subject line.
*Please note: All submissions must be in English to be eligible for review. Thank you for understanding!