Pitch, Please! – Apply Now for the Film Pitch Workshop

How do you pitch a film that doesn’t even exist yet?

 In this dynamic, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to shape your idea, hook your audience, and deliver a pitch that sticks.

Together, we’ll tackle the essentials:

What’s your film in one sentence?

What makes it stand out?

How do you spark curiosity – and convince others of your vision?

You’ll develop your own project, get direct feedback from an experienced industry coach,
and build a pitch you can actually use.

The highlight: You’ll present your project live in front of an audience and a jury of industry
professionals – and receive valuable feedback.

The workshop takes place in English and includes online sessions, an in-person workshop
in Hamburg, and a final public pitch. Please only apply if you’re available for all dates.

✨ Apply now and bring your story to life! ✨

Language: English

Coach: Norma Giannetta (script coach & curator at Kurzfilmtage Winterthur)

During the workshop, you will sharpen your project idea, strengthen your pitch, and prepare for the big moment: presenting your project in front of students and industry professionals during the Film School Day at the Short Film Festival Hamburg.

Workshop Timeline & Dates
May 12 – Application deadline
May 14, 17:00 – 18:00 – Zoom Session 0 (with Thalia Kurzfilm Festival Hamburg)
May 15, 14:30 – 16:00 – Zoom Session 1 (mandatory with Norma Giannetta)
May 22, 10:00 – 19:30 – Zoom 2 One-on-on Sessions (mandatory with Norma
Giannetta)

June 3, 10:00 – 17:00 – In-person Workshop (mandatory with Norma Giannetta)
📍 Tanzstudio Jenny Beyer, Alte Post, Hamburg
June 4, 13:30 – 14:30 – Final Presentation & Pitch (mandatory with Norma Giannetta)
📍 Post Saal, Festivalzentrum Post, Hamburg

✨ Apply now! ✨

Please send the following by May 12:
- A short bio
- A brief description of your (short) film project
- Optional: a 30-second video introducing yourself and your project

Email: thalia.ristau@shortfilm.com
Subject: Pitching Workshop