The MIPDoc International Pitch

Creativity takes the stage in Cannes and reaches investors online. Want to pitch your winning formula? Then enter the new MIPDoc International Pitch!

The MIPDoc International Pitch is the annual competition open to all creators and producers looking for financing partners to develop their documentary projects. Six of the best applications received will be pitched live in front of an international panel of commissioning editors and broadcasters. The live pitch session will be gathering an international audience of producers, distributors and journalists from around the world.

Online crowd-funding for 2012: MIPDoc has teamed up with IndieGoGo, the world’s leading open funding platform to create a dedicated MIPDoc partner page. Entrants can promote their projects and pitch for investment online. Enter the competition and receive full instructions on getting the best out of IndieGoGo.

Extended deadline for applications: 27 February 2012.

Selection will be based on the following criteria

  • Innovation and originality
    The MIPDoc International Pitch will select projects (non-aired programmes) with originality and overall appeal in storytelling techniques, characters, look, story and themes.
  • International appeal
    The MIPDoc International Pitch will select projects with the potential to be developed and aired to international audiences.

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  • Important Documents

    Key Dates

    Key Dates

    • 27 February 2012: Applications entry extended deadline
    • Late January 2012: Crowd-funding begins online through IndieGoGo until end January 2012
    • End of February 2012: Announcement of the 6 selected projects
    • 30 March 2012: Live Pitching in Cannes
  • How to enter the pitch?

    • Step 1: Submit your project by completing the online entry form. You will receive emails explaining how to post your material for the competition and to IndieGoGo.com.
    • Step 2: Upload your materials for the competition in Cannes through our FTP site.
    • Step 3: Upload your project to IndieGoGo directly to their website, and start reaching investors online.
    • Step 4: All selected projects will be pitched live in Cannes.
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