From Idea to Project

Pitch Lab 2024 of Beyond Borders | Kastellorizo International Documentary Festival

For the fifth consecutive year , we are excited to continue and extend the Visio-Pitching Lab of Beyond Borders International Documentary Film Festival held in Kastellorizo, Greece between 25/08 to 01/09, 2024. The objective is to offer young and upcoming filmmakers the opportunity to present their basic idea to an experienced panel of decision-makers working in the global documentary arena. Those who are offered the opportunity to pitch their idea will receive professional feedback in how to turn an idea into a valid project. It will greatly assist in the search for partnerships, subsidies, development and/or production funds.

Each Pitch runs for 15 minutes, with 6 minutes to present the idea, and 6 minutes for questions and discussion with the film industry experts and 3 minutes for the statent of the Jury. Candidates will please submit their idea on the present application form. There is no submission fee. Deadline for submission is June 6 2024. Selected candidates will be informed latest by July 10. They must be available on zoom during the Lab’s dates (28-29 of August 2024). The Information required is as follows: