MOVIE PITCH CONTEST
Pitch an original movie idea in 60 seconds
Win Grand Prize
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Show Your Talent
Rabbit Hole Pictures strives to champion emerging voices that often go unheard. We know it’s scary to share out loud the things that have been, up to this point, living only in your head and your heart. We appreciate your courage.
STEP 1 → Record an audio clip of your movie pitch (60 seconds max).
STEP 2 → Upload your pitch through our submission form.
STEP 3 → Save the date. Winners will be announced on December 15th, 2020.
Listen to the pitch example below:
DEADLINES | ANNOUNCEMENTS |
▪️ Early – September 15th, 2020 ($10) ▪️ Regular – October 15th, 2020 ($15) ▪️ Final – November 15th, 2020 ($20) | ▪️ Top 100 Announced – December 1st, 2020 ▪️ Top 10 Announced – December 10th, 2020 ▪️ Winner Announced – December 15th, 2020 |
Grand Prize Winner
▪️ The Grand Prize Winner will receive a $2,500 cash award.
▪️ Featured on our social media pages to gain exposure among our pool of producers
and investors.
▪️ Written feedback from RHP executives if winner has a completed screenplay
based on pitch. (Optional)
Finalists
▪️ The other 9 finalists will each receive a $50 cash award.
▪️ Featured on our social media pages to gain exposure among our pool of producers
and investors.
After the first round, judges will announce the Top 100 pitches. From there, they will
choose 10 finalists with one Grand Prize Winner and 9 Runner-ups.
All cash prizes will be disbursed 30 days after the winners are announced.
Submissions
▪️ You will be requested to upload an audio clip of the pitch.
▪️ The pitch must be under 60 seconds or you will be disqualified.
▪️ Your idea must be original and not based on an existing franchise or property.
▪️ By entering this contest you affirm that your entry does not infringe, misappropriate
or violate the copyright, trademark or other intellectual rights of any third party.
▪️ All entrants retain the rights to their pitch, and written feedback for the winner’s script
is optional.
▪️ Our readers are professional film producers who carefully evaluate each entry.
Judging criteria is based primarily on the overall quality of the pitch, including originality,
creativity and entertainment value. All types of genres and styles are welcomed.
▪️ Entrants may submit multiple entries. Each submission must include its own entry
and must include a separate file and separate entry fee.
▪️ Once an entry has been submitted and payment has been processed no refunds
will be issued.
Eligibility
▪️ Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the date of entry.
▪️ All submissions must be in English.
▪️ Employees, officers, directors, contractors and agents of Rabbit Hole Pictures, past and
present, and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.
▪️ There is no limit to the number of pitches you may submit, but they will have to be
uploaded separately.
General Provisions
▪️ VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. All federal, state and local laws
and regulations apply.
▪️ The entrant shall indemnify and hold harmless Rabbit Hole Pictures LLC, its employees,
contractors, agents and contest Judges from and against any and all claims, liabilities,
losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney’s fees, and costs
of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright,
trademark, credits, and/or publicity to the audio pitch entered.
▪️ Entering the contest constitutes permission to use your name and likenesses for publicity
and promotions with no additional compensation. We reserve the right to publicize and
promote any and all progress, development and success of the entered movie pitches.
You can read the complete Official Rules for the contest here:
https://rabbitholepictures.com/movie-pitch-contest/rules/
Submissions
▪️ Is there an option to submit multiple pitches at once when we submit online,
or must I submit each audio file separately?
Each pitch must be submitted separately. Please only upload one audio file
per entry.
▪️ Do you accept international submissions?
Yes, we welcome pitches from around the world.
▪️ What genres do you accept?
We accept all genres.
▪️ How do I know if my submission was received?
You will get a confirmation email from us once you submit.
▪️ What length should the audio clip be?
60 seconds or less.
▪️ What are the criteria for judging?
We look for qualities such as originality, creativity and entertainment value.
▪️ Is this contest strictly geared towards feature-length films?
Yes, pitches should be for feature narrative films.
Payments
▪️ How much does it cost to submit my pitch?
All fees and entrance deadlines can be found on our Start Here page.
▪️ I do not have a PayPal account, and I cannot make one. How can I pay for the
competition?
The only payment option is PayPal. If submitting through PayPal is an issue,
please email us.
▪️ Do winners need to be present in the United States to receive their award?
No. Winners will receive their prize, regardless of location.
Submit your pitch here
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