Presented online by the California Film Institute as part of DocLands Documentary Film Festival from August 13 - 20, 2020, DOCPITCH is an invitation for filmmakers to submit their unfinished FEATURE (70 + minutes) documentary projects currently in early to late stages of completion.
Eight (8) filmmaking teams with feature documentary projects have been selected by a jury to present a verbal pitch, three- to five-minute trailer and participate in Q&As, all presented online where the audience, comprised of invited funders, organization representatives, distributors, broadcasters, and the general public will be able to view and consider the projects.
DocLands is a non-competitive, inclusive festival dedicated to building connections and partnerships and works to invigorate the business and art of nonfiction filmmaking. Through public screenings, engaged conversations and grassroots networking events, DocLands aims to build an active, involved and fully supportive community around documentary film. It showcases documentary film in a variety of genres and with a diversity of content, within three main programming sections (Art of Impact, The Great Outdoors, and WonderLands) while highlighting films that transcend the traditional definition of the documentary.
Each year, we typically present an Audience Choice award to one pitching team, but in 2020, we received a 1-year commitment to the total of $125,000 in awards. Viewers will vote for the $25,000 Audience Choice award, with an Industry jury also presenting the pitching teams with an additional $100,000 in awards.
• $25,000 Audience Choice Award
• $40,000 Industry Grand Award
• $20,000 Industry Award
• $20,000 Industry Award
• $5,000 x 5 Awards