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Pitch to Premiere Guide

Complete guide to participating in SFU's biggest filmmaking competition. Build your team, create your pitch, and compete for ₹10,000 to make your dream film.

What is Pitch to Premiere?

The Ultimate Competition
  • Our biggest filmmaking competition
  • Open to all registered filmmakers
  • Team must be entirely from SFU platform
  • Winner receives ₹10,000 funding
Competition Timeline
  • Runs from June 15 to September 15, 2025
  • 3 months to build team and apply
  • Live pitching in final stage
  • One winner gets ₹10,000

Complete Process

Here's exactly how the Pitch to Premiere competition works, from start to finish.

Step 1: Create Your Project

Start with a great film idea and project setup

Step 2: Post Casting Call

Find cast and crew members through our platform

Step 3: Build Your Team

Connect with talent and finalize your team

Step 4: Apply to Competition

Submit your application during the open period

Step 5: Create Pitch Deck

Prepare your presentation for the judges

Step 6: Live Pitching

Present your project to expert judges

How Team Building Works

Understanding how cast and crew members join your project is crucial for success in Pitch to Premiere.

From Casting Call to Confirmed Team
The complete journey of building your film team
1

Cast & Crew Find You

Talented people see your casting call and get interested in your project

2

They Send Email

Interested cast/crew members email you with their profile link

3

You Check Profiles

Review their profiles, photos, experience, and previous work

4

You Send Invitations

Invite the best candidates using their SFU ID in your project page

5

They Get Notifications

Selected people receive notifications about your invitation

6

Team Confirmed

They accept your invitation and officially join your project

What You Need to Participate

Project Requirements
  • Create a project on your filmmaker dashboard
  • Define all characters needed for your film
  • List all crew roles required
  • Post casting calls on the Casting Wall
Team Requirements
  • All team members must be SFU users
  • Every character must be assigned to someone
  • Every crew role must be filled
  • Team members must accept your invitations

Competition Phases

Application Phase
June 15 - August 31, 2025
  • Build your complete team
  • Apply button becomes available
  • Submit your application
  • Wait for approval
Pitch Deck Phase
September 1-10, 2025
  • Create professional pitch deck
  • Submit presentation online
  • Initial review by judges
  • Shortlisted for live pitching
Final Pitching
September 11-15, 2025
  • Present to expert judges
  • Live Q&A session
  • Judge evaluation and scoring
  • Winner announcement
Grand Prize: ₹10,000 Film Funding

The winner of Pitch to Premiere receives ₹10,000 to produce their short film, plus additional benefits and recognition.

What You Get:

  • • ₹10,000 production funding
  • • Platform promotion and support
  • • Winner badge and recognition
  • • Industry networking opportunities

How to Use Funding:

  • • Equipment rental and purchases
  • • Location fees and permits
  • • Costume and props
  • • Post-production expenses
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Follow these steps to begin your Pitch to Premiere adventure

Before You Begin

  1. 1Develop your film concept and story
  2. 2Plan your cast and crew requirements
  3. 3Prepare casting call descriptions
  4. 4Create your filmmaker profile

Competition Timeline

  • June 15, 2025: Competition opens
  • June-August: Team building period
  • September 1-10: Pitch deck submission
  • September 15: Winner announcement
Important Things to Remember
Team Requirement: Every team member must be registered on Short Film Universe
Complete Team: All roles must be filled before you can apply
Application Window: You can only apply between June 15 - August 31, 2025
One Winner: Only one project will receive the ₹10,000 grand prize
Live Pitching: Final contestants must present live to judges