Channel 4 First Cut Pitch
Channel 4 Pitch - Funding & guidance for your documentary idea
We are delighted that the Channel 4 pitch is still one of Doc/Fest's most popular sessions after 8 very successful years! A fun and dynamic atmosphere makes for a great session to both participate in and watch
What’s the idea?
Five contenders will compete in front of a panel of television executives, including Channel 4 Commissioning Editors. Everything from the candidates’ CVs to their pitching skills will be under scrutiny. The prize: a 10-12 week placement to direct a half-hour film with a £50 000 budget for Channel 4’s critically-acclaimed documentary new talent strand, ‘First Cut.’
Who is eligible?
You need to be an experienced AP or a film school graduate with films already under your belt but no primetime credit as a Director. This is not an entry level pitch. A commitment and passion for television documentary needs to be clearly evident and ideally also experience of working in television production.
Submissions for the 2010 pitch are now open, and the deadline for submissions is Friday September 24th. For more information and an application form please visit www.4producers.co.uk. Please note that finalists will be eligible to attend the pitch free of charge, but for any other festival activities, or to access any festival venues, will need to purchase a discounted festival pass for £85.
Who was selected in 2009?
The Channel 4 pitchers 2009 were:
Katherine Round
Emma Parsons
Ana Garcia
Lucy Bennett
Sheena Cameron
Pinny Grylls