Pitch Competition

By entering your pitch at this year’s event at FFT 2019, You agree to the terms listed below: 

"I am submitting original written concepts ("Pitch") with the intent of exposure and submission to entertainment industry executives ("pitch jury") involved in Film Fest Tucson (FFT) Desert Pitch event. I understand and agree that only original and unique expressions of a story and/or concepts may be protected under intellectual property (IP) law. I acknowledge that I have requested permission to disclose and submit to FFT, and its jury certain details that may or may not be protected under such laws, and it is my own responsibility to seek protection prior to exposure of my pitch by registering those materials with the Writers Guild of America ( www.wga.org ).

I understand that within the creative community of the entertainment industry it is common for similar or identical stories or concepts to be created by multiple entities unknowingly, without collaboration between them. I understand and hold harmless of liability FFT and its jury for any prior or subsequent collaborations or productions involving similar or identical stories or concepts unrelated to my disclosure of my pitch and participation in the event.

I acknowledge that any discussions I may have with any third party as a result my participation in the FFT Desert Pitch event does not constitute any agreement, expressed or implied, as to any actual acquisition of my proposed project, which I am hereby disclosing to you.

I understand and agree that the Film Fest Tucson retains the right to publicize and promote any success I gain through the option, sale, development, acquisition, or any deal either formal or informal as a result of my participation in the Event."