CO-PRODUCTION PITCHING GENERAL STRUCTURE
Dedicated pitching sessions designed to present the selected projects and find the right financial partners.
One-on-one meetings (pre-scheduled and scheduled on the spot) ensuing the forums’ sessions.
There will be 16 projects invited to pitch. The Selection Committees, one for each division, are composed of top industry experts, who will review and evaluate all the submitted projects.
Evaluation Criteria
Each selection committee member is asked to evaluate the following criteria:
South Asian relevance
Originality and innovation of the concept
Storytelling quality
Narrative arch/key characters' journey
Potential for US production
Potential for International production
Artistic/Design value
Market Potential/Commercial Value
Production Value
Track record of studio/production company
Pitch quality
Gender balance (storyline)
Diversity and inclusion potential (storyline)
Once a project has been selected, at least one representative must be present during the days of the TFM Co-production Market. Attending the public pitching sessions and the one-to-one meetings is mandatory.
During TFM, the selected projects are presented by their producers/directors/authors (or by any other partner and delegate nominee by the right holders) to an audience of potential financial partners, including broadcasters and networks, producers, international sales and distributors, private and public funds, digital platforms, in specific open pitching sessions devoted to each category.
The official selection will be unveiled by September 2024.
Rules and Procedures
The Co-Production Market Pitch aims to facilitate, encourage, and support the worldwide growth of the South Asian Diaspora film industry. The event and its activities are designed for producers and filmmakers, to connect and present their projects to potential partners, investors, financiers, broadcasters, and distributors. The pitch session will feature 12 IPs of value, seeking co-producing partners, as well as opportunities for commissioning and financing and connecting with the global film network.
TFM 2024, Co-production Pitching will take place in Seattle from October 15th to 17th.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Eligible projects for the Co- Production Market Pitch are original projects at any stage of development elevating South Asian diaspora, behind or in front of the camera from any country and nationality, presenting outstanding artistic value, and aimed to a potential distribution on linear broadcasting and/or digital streaming (TV series, TV specials) or theatrical release (feature films).
Eligible Projects must adhere to the following criteria:
Entries must be accompanied by a provisional production budget and a thorough project presentation.
Submitted projects can be at any stage of development, but they must not have started LAYOUT before the 2024 edition of TFM, October 15th to 17th, and should still be seeking international partnerships.
Projects must be issued by producers (who hold the rights to pitch the show) seeking national and/or international partners and funding for their specific TFM pitch entry. Producers must have proven experience (at least one feature produced, credited, and aired/released to audiences).
Regarding the TV series, only the first season of a scripted series will be admitted.
Original concepts, adaptations (with a precise adaptation intention pitch and the original author's approval if applicable by copyright), and remakes will be considered for the selection.
A broadcaster/on-demand streaming platform/theatrical release interest and/or commitment attached is a plus but not mandatory. Please do not declare partnerships that are not already confirmed.
Only submissions written with an English version will be accepted (please note, a professionally translated text into English is valued.)
Each production company may present only one project in each category.
MATERIALS REQUESTED
Logline- An executive summary of the submitted project - max 27 words. characters .e.g: ‘A heartless soldier sent to stop the Taliban must rescue a small town of locals caught in the crossfire before his command post is overrun’
Synopsis - the full proposal or treatment - max 1200 characters
Creator, Director or Producer Statement - max 500 characters
Production Company Profile – max 500 characters
Director/Producer/Showrunner formatted filmography (title - year;)
Mood trailer and/or significant graphic pitch material
All submissions must include the following mandatory attachments* (in English):
* Mandatory attachments are required in order to address all the criteria outlined in the intro. The submitter acknowledges that lack of information might affect the final evaluation of the project.
1. Project Pitch Deck including:
- Concept;
- Info sheet and highlights for development specificities (at minimum: desirable episode format, technique(s), market and target audience aims);
- Outline for all episodes in case of a project of animated TV series;
- Extensive synopsis or full treatment showing the main details and articulation of the full story arch in case of a project of animated TV special or feature film;
- Moodboard
- Character(s)’ sheet and journey(s);
- Creator/Writer/Director biography(ies);
- Production notes outlining key crew, market, and distribution strategy;
2. Synopsis (outlining the main details and articulation of the full story arch of the film or of the season);
3. Pilot script/treatment;
5. Budget top-sheet, provisional financial plan, and secured financing (including phases of development and production);
6. Production schedule;
7. Producer/Creator/Director/Team/Headshot;
8. Other (Optional attachments):
- Full script (if available);
- Creator/Showrunner’s/Director Bio and Filmography (and link to show-reel if available);
- Mood-Trailer (note that if the project is selected a teaser or any audiovisual material it will be mandatory to take part to the pitching forum);
- Any other material that may contribute to a better understanding of the project is highly recommended;
Submissions deemed incomplete by the TFM editorial team might be not taken into consideration.
All submitted materials will be used for pre-selection and selection purposes and stored in the TFM archives. The materials will not be returned.
NOTE: Please be careful and accurate when submitting information and attached materials!
It is VERY IMPORTANT to fill the form with truthful, correct, and complete information.
In case a project is selected, the submitted information will be published on TFM’s website as well as on the Industry Guide and Book of Projects distributed among TFM’s attendees and badge holders. They will be also used for the purpose of advertising the 2024 edition of TFM Market and Co-Production Forum.
4. SELECTION PROCESS
The TFM team thoroughly verifies that the submitted projects correctly fulfill all criteria for eligibility and that the submissions include all the materials required by our rules and regulations.
The Selection Committee, composed of top industry experts, will review all the projects shortlisted accessing all available information and files. The Selection Committee selects the final projects, considering the criteria (see intro) viability and quality of the plans as well as the track record/body of work of the producers and the authors/creators.
Once the project is selected, the submitters formally commit themselves to present the pitch at TFM 2024 and declare to be the sole and exclusive owner of all the rights related to the project or in a co-production structure, guaranteeing to have been granted full permissions by all the rights holders and therefore entitled to take part in the TFM co-production market. The signatory of the submission form will be solely responsible should any infringement of any third-party rights occur.
The list of selected projects will be announced by mid- September 2024.
5. PARTICIPATION
The Pitching Forum will take place during the TFM Market dates (October 15th to 17th 2024). Once a project has been selected, at least one representative must be available to represent the project and to take part in the meeting sessions and pitching training online leading up to the presentation. Each project will be granted 2 participants' badges and hotel accommodation for one delegate, according to the organization's availability.
The selected project will comply with TFM's request and deadline for delivery of materials for the pitching and presentation and will take part in the pitching preparation activities, to be held online before the event or in person prior to the start of the event, according to the availability of the organization.
One-on-one pre-scheduled meetings will be organized before and ensuing the pitching sessions. A dedicated team will host and facilitate the meetings with the project holders. Meetings will be scheduled also upon the participant’s request. Participation guidelines will be sent to each project presenter.
For further info, get in touch: tsaff@tasveer.org
6. ACCEPTANCE OF THE RULES AND PROCEDURES
The submission of a project implies the unconditional acceptance of the TFM CO PRODUCTION PITCHING RULES AND PROCEDURES as well as the acceptance of all decisions taken by the selection committee and/or the Director which are final.
Finished projects sprung from the 2024 Animation Co-production Market & Pitching Forum’s meetings should mention Tasveer Film Market and display Tasveer’s logo in their credits. Preferably, the following sentence should be mentioned in the credit list: "[film title] has been presented at Tasveer Film Maket". The Tasveer logo will be sent to the makers or editors upon request.
