Whether you’re a film professional or not, the Points North Pitch is an invaluable chance to learn about the process of developing a documentary film and see first-hand how leading decision makers evaluate projects. Six teams of filmmakers selected for the Points North Fellowship will pitch their works-in-progress to a distinguished panel of funders, broadcasters, distributors, and producers. Each pitch lasts exactly 7 minutes, followed by 10-12 minutes of feedback.

Panelists:

Dori Begley (Magnolia Pictures)

Opal H. Bennett (POV)

Megan Gelstein (Catapult Film Fund) Kiyoko McCrae (Chicken & Egg Pictures)

Monika Navarro (Firelight Media)

Maria Santos (IDA)

Poh Si Teng (ABC News)

Noland Walker (ITVS)

Chi-hui Yang (Ford Foundation)

Moderated by:

Elise McCave (Kickstarter)