OurToba Pitch Competition

Are you an emerging woman, non-binary, or gender-diverse filmmaker? Do you have an original idea for a short film (5-10 minutes) you would like to bring to life? Are you prepared to complete your film within a year? Then this pitch competition is for you!

We are accepting applications from October 1, 2024, until November 3, 2024. Five applicants will be selected by our judges on November 12, 2024, to pitch live at Kilter Taproom on November 21, 2024,  for a chance to win a two-day Lighting, grip and power rental from Sunbelt Rentals and $500 of in-kind rentals from Winnipeg Film Group. OnScreen Manitoba will provide our five finalists with a pitch mentorship before the live pitch.

Rules & Regulations

• Applicant must identify as a woman, non-binary, or gender-diverse filmmaker
• Applicant must be at least 18 years old
• Applicant must be a resident of Manitoba
• Applicant must have completed at least one independent film or video work
• Applicant must have at least two years of formal or informal experience in filmmaking (i.e. basic training, University/College courses, production courses, workshops, and/or hands-on experience in production/post-production)
• The Entry period begins at 12:00 AM on October 1, 2024, and ends at 12:00 PM on November 3, 2024
  The submission fee is $15.00

To enter, applicants must submit an online application form, including:

• A project synopsis/logline
• A project outline
• Script (can be a rough draft)
• Script can be any genre but must be no more than ten pages
• Resume of the filmmaker(s)
• Proposed Budget
• Proposed Production Schedule
• Five filmmakers will be shortlisted to pitch their project to our selected judges and a live audience at Kilter Taproom on November 21, 2024. Each applicant will have five minutes to discuss your vision for the project, story idea, budget, production schedule and cast and crew. Kilter will provide a microphone and a projector. Please be prepared to answer questions from the judges after your pitch.

If selected:

• The shoot dates must fall between January 2 – March 15, 2025
• The Sunbelt rentals are limited to two days max
• Gear Insurance will be covered by OurToba Film Network INC.
• Principal photography must be completed by March 15, 2025
• The film must be completed by August 30, 2025

The winner will receive:

•  $2,000 – 2 day Lighting, grip and power rental
• $500 of in-kind rentals from Winnipeg Film Group