Five teams of women filmmakers take to the stage for an exciting live pitching event, presenting bold new ideas for short documentaries to an industry judging panel. Be part of the audience as emerging creative voices share their stories, sharpen their visions and compete for support in bringing their films to the screen.
PRIZES:
- 2 hour My SMASH Media workshop on pitching skills (all finalists)
- Adobe Creative Content software (all finalists)
- live pitching event to industry panel with feedback (all finalists)
- One-year My SMASH Media Pro Membership (winner and runner up)
- XO Rental kit hire worth £750 (winner only)
- One year professional mentoring (winner only)
Judges include:
Katie Bignell, Festival Formula
Jennie Horwell, Bertha DocHouse
Supported by My SMASH Media & hosted by Girls on Tops.
In partnership with We Are Doc Women.
SMASH is the pitch builder and pitch protector for creators. It helps you build a professional, shareable pitch deck that can be discovered by industry decision-makers. SMASH is free for creators. Upgrade to SMASHPro for SMASHCupid support & advanced tools to make your pitch perfect.
Girls on Tops began as a T-shirt celebration of women in cinema and has grown into a platform for female voices through editorial, screenings and events. Every purchase supports female-led filmmaking and writing on film.
We Are Doc Women was founded in 2017 to provide peer support for women directors working in factual television in the UK. They have grown to become a collective of directors, producers, assistant producers and executive producers advocating for equal opportunities, greater support and fair recognition within our industry.
