Preparing filmmakers to pitch

Leading up to Doc Edge Pitch, the Clinics prepare and upskill filmmakers by providing bespoke mentoring on subjects such as proposal writing, budgeting, public speaking and producing audio-visual material.  The two Clinics following Doc Edge Pitch support filmmakers in the production and delivery phases of their project.

All successful projects selected for Doc Edge Pitch 2019 are required to attend Clinics 3 – 6.

The Clinics are supported by the NZ Film Commission and NZ On Air.

Programme Schedule

The first two Clinics were held in February/March.

Clinic 1 – The Art of Pitching | Sat 23 February
Clinic 2 – Proposal Writing & Budgeting | Sat 23 March

Selected Doc Edge Pitch finalists will collaborate with mentors to develop their pitches/projects during two exclusive Clinics:

Clinic 3 – Presenting Your Project +AV Part 1 | Sat 4 May | 11am – 2pm
Clinic 4 – Presenting Your Project +AV Part 2 | Sat 18 May | 11am – 2pm

The final two Clinics are open to all, only by registration:

Clinic 5 – Post Pitch & Production | Sat 27 July
Clinic 6 – Delivery, Distribution & Exhibition | Sat 28 September

ABOUT DOC EDGE PITCH

Doc Edge Pitch is a significant opportunity for filmmakers to pitch their documentary proposals to industry experts, receive feedback, find new partnerships and progress their ideas through to the funding stage. Doc Edge Pitch 2019 will be held on 7 June at the Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland.