The Island of The Whales | Produced by the Scottish Documentary Institute

Candy Floss | Funded by the BFI Network

Lady Macbeth | Produced by iFeatures

The Florida Project | Distributed by Altitude Films

Carol | Produced by Studiocanal

Notes on Blindness | Produced by Docsociety

Mary Shelley | Distributed by Curzon Artificial Eye

Cartel Land | Distributed by Dogwoof

Feature Film Pitching Sessions


ASFF is offering a selection of filmmakers the chance to pitch their feature film projects to industry professionals from some of the UK's biggest production companies. This is a key opportunity to present, discuss and question, receiving invaluable feedback to help you develop your work.

Successful applicants will be invited to a 15-minute, 1-on-1, pitching session with a representative from one of our guest organisations. Places are limited so we encourage you to apply early. Narrative and Documentary feature film proposals will be considered for pitching sessions – please see the relevant organisations below. All applications must include a logline and short synopsis. It should be indicated whether the project is a narrative or documentary feature.

Enter Your Pitch

Pitching Delegates:

Baby Cow


Baby Cow Productions was co-founded by Oscar-nominated, Emmy and BAFTA award-winning actor, writer, comedian and producer Steve Coogan. Baby Cow develops and produces bold, high-quality scripted entertainment across all genres for television, film and radio, including the much-loved Alan Partridge, The Mighty Boosh, Red Dwarf and Gavin & Stacey. Feature film output includes the four-time Oscar-nominated Philomena, starring Judi Dench.

 

BBC Films


BBC Films is at the forefront of independent filmmaking in the UK, developing and co-producing feature-length productions. Committed to finding and developing new talent, it collaborates with some of the foremost writers and directors in the industry, with new releases including Ken Loach’s Sorry We Missed You and Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir. BBC Films was awarded the BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema.

 

Film4


Film4 is Channel 4 Television’s feature film division, developing and co-financing projects from the most distinctive and innovative talent in UK and international filmmaking. Academy Award-winners include Martin McDonagh’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave and Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire, with recent releases including Andrea Arnold’s American Honey, Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite and Pawel Pawlikowski’s Cold War.

Gold Finch First Flights


First Flights is an incubator for first time feature film directors and producers, supporting them to create financially successful features and launch their international profiles. The First Flights team are adept at spotting and developing emerging creative talent, working with individuals to produce their first feature. A highly successful studio in its own right, Goldfinch has worked with renowned acting talent such as Gary Oldman, Anjelica Houston, Bill Nighy and Sam Riley.

iFeatures


Features is a premier UK filmmaking programme driving the development of low-budget, high-quality debut features from the most outstanding, daring and distinctive emerging storytellers. The programme is run by Creative England and supported by the BFI, awarding funds from the National Lottery, BBC Films and the ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund with contributions from UK film productions. iFeatures productions include God’s Own Country, Pin Cushion and Apostasy.

 

 

Scottish Documentary Institute


Scottish Documentary Institute specialises in documentary training, production and distribution, supporting filmmakers through its diverse programme of international activities and high quality training programmes. It has produced over 100 films, screening in 60 countries worldwide, garnering international recognition as being at the cutting edge of the documentary sector. Bridging art and industry, it is committed to film driven by content and emotional experience

 

How To Enter

  • To enter your project into Aesthetica Pitching Sessions 2019, you must purchase an entry fee and submit your application by 26 October 2019.
  • Once you have purchased your entry, please complete the application form at the bottom of this page, providing your unique reference number.
  • Please select your preferred session as well as two alternative sessions.
  • Projects at any stage of production will be considered, but we cannot guarantee that you will be pitching to your preferred company.
  • Pitching sessions take place between 8-9 November. Successful applicants will be notified by 31 October.

Minimum requirements for entry

  • You must have at least two previous film credits.
  • You must have a completed first draft script/treatment.

Important

  • Entry of your project does not guarantee a place in the ASFF pitching sessions.
  • Pitching entries are non-refundable.
  • All entries must be accompanied by a unique reference number. Entries without a reference number will not be considered.
  • Where possible, we will endeavour to match successful applicants with their preferred choice of pitching representative. However, please be advised that due to the number of submissions, it will be necessary to defer to second and third choices.

SOLD OUT: Due to high demand, we are no longer accepting new pitches.
If you have already purchased a Pitching Session, but have not yet submitted your pitch, please use the form below.