After unlocking, access instructions sent via email
Stream began September 22, 2021 6:00 PM UTC
Already unlocked? for access

PASSHOLDERS ONLY


Pitch THIS!, presented by Mercury Filmworks, is TAC’s signature opportunity to get new projects noticed!


The semi-finalists will kick off Pitch THIS! by presenting all projects live during the festival on September 22 at 2:00pm EDT! The jury will select TWO finalists to move forward and take the virtual Pitch THIS! Finale stage on September 24 at 3:30pm EDT, pitching to a panel of platform execs and the entire TAC audience, including potential buyers and financiers within the industry.


The winner will be awarded a grand prize including:     

  • $5,000 cash prize from Mercury Filmworks     
  • Toon Boom Harmony Premium Annual license and online training course (approx. 36 hours)     
  • Two TAC Animapasses to OIAF 2022


Jurors: Melvin Benson (Development Coordinator, Atomic Cartoons), Kirsten Hurd (Content Acquisitions, Production Executive, TVOkids), Rachel Marcus (VP of Creative Development, Guru Studio), Holly Nichols (Development Manager, WildBrain)


Hosted by Heath Kenny (Chief Content Officer, Mercury Filmworks)


Meet this year's semi-finalists and mentors!


Pitch THIS! 2021 Semi-finalists:   

  • How to Get a Girl Pregnant (Barb Taylor and Karleen Pendleton Jiménez)   
  • Kanta (Leslie Pulsifer)   
  • Knights of Inglewood (Kanja Chen)   
  • La Espectacular Saga of the Mask (Alex Durazo, Alfredo Espinosa N., Tijana Kovacevic, and Karla Velázquez)   
  • Mia and the Monsters (Rebecca Brook, Rebeka Herron, and Samantha Cumerlato)   
  • Port Harbour (Jade Smania)   
  • Princess Riffany (Brian Goff)   
  • The Stories of Our Ancestors (Kassia Ward)   
  • Yara’s Universe (Nina Jeffery, Chantal Saab, Emily Shulman, Allie Steffler, and Megan Todd)


Mentors: Casey Gonzales (Director of Development, Fred Films), Heather Kenyon (Head of Production & Development, Citizen Skull Productions), Curtis Lelash (Producer & Creative Executive), Chantal Ling (Vice President, Original Series & Co-Productions, Mercury Filmworks), Annie Liu (Manager, Animation Series, Netflix)