Call for Entries: Pitch Australiana
Local filmmakers can pitch their way to a $50,000 commission for a short form doco on VICE.com.
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VICE, Screen Australia and the Australian International Documentary Conference, have confirmed the Pitch Australiana competition will return for a third year.
The initiative offers local filmmakers the chance to pitch their way to a $50,000 commission for a short form documentary to be released on VICE.com as part of the digital documentary series Australiana, which is seen in 35 countries. The winning documentary will also air on SBS VICELAND.
The Pitch Australiana competition is open to early career Australian filmmakers that have at least one documentary production credit to their name.
Four finalists will receive complimentary day passes to attend AIDC (with cover the costs of travel and accommodation for interstate finalists) to pitch live to an audience and a panel of judges.
Bernadine Lim, Head of Documentary at Screen Australia says, “This initiative gives new Australian creators an opportunity to tell distinctive local stories on a renowned global platform. The inaugural winner Shooting Cats has gone on to reach an audience of over 1.5million through VICE’s YouTube channel, and I’m confident Burlesque Boys will also prove popular. We are looking for edgy thought-provoking stories that will provide a unique perspective to a divisive topic.”
Mimi Flemming, Director of Content Distribution & Partnerships at VICE Asia Pacific, said: “We’re thrilled to partner again with Screen Australia and AIDC on this fantastic initiative. Championing new filmmakers who tell unique stories is so important to VICE. Pitch Australiana is an incredible opportunity to hero the next generation of Australian talent.”
Alice Burgin, CEO/Conference Director of AIDC says “The AIDC is so pleased to once again be working with the teams at VICE and Screen Australia for a third year on this wonderful initiative. By showcasing some of the country’s hottest new filmmaking talent to the broader industry, Pitch Australiana really has become one of AIDC’s most anticipated events.”