Pitch Me!

Your Projects, Direct to Decision Makers

Pitch Me! is a dynamic format that allows independent producers to present their projects directly to Decision Makers in short, one-on-one meetings. During these 15-minute sessions, producers pitch their projects to industry professionals including Commissioning Editors, Acquisition Executives, Distributors, and Funders.

This format offers a unique opportunity for Decision Makers to discover fresh programming from outside their usual regions and for producers to connect with the right partners to bring their ideas to life.

How it works

Participants must be registered for Congress '26 to apply. Click here to register today.

Once registered for Congress '26, participants can take part in Pitch Me! either as a Decision Maker or as a Project Pitcher. Access to the format is provided through your account at the link above.

Decision Makers must be confirmed in advance. If you would like to participate as a Decision Maker, please reach out to Maria Friedemann at mfriedemann@wcsfp.com.

Project Pitchers will be able to set up their project accounts as soon as the platform opens. We will communicate these and all related dates through our channels.

Early September – October 11:

During this period, all accredited participants can join the Pitch Me! program by setting up their profiles. Decision Makers create their profiles, and Project Pitchers can submit their projects.

October 15 – October 30:

The selection phase begins. Both Decision Makers and Project Pitchers can log in to the platform to review, prioritize, and select their preferred meeting partners.

Early November:

Individual meeting schedules for the two Pitch Me! sessions will be finalized and made available through your account.

Pitch Me! 2026 Session Schedule

Tuesday, 10.11. — afternoon, time TBA
Wednesday, 11.11. — morning or afternoon, time TBA

Each meeting lasts 15 minutes, allowing for up to 10 meetings in total across both sessions. While we cannot guarantee every meeting request, we will do our best to accommodate as many as possible.

Confirmed Decision Makers for 2026

Sideways Film, CBC/Radio-Canada, Deutsche Welle, France TV Distribution, ITV Studios, TVF International, Scorpion TV, National Geographic, Jambika Docs, ADR DISTRIBUTION SRLS, 3BOXMEDIA INTERNATIONAL SALES, Autentic GmbH, First Hand Films, YAP Films, ZDF Studios GmbH and many more.

If you have any questions, please contact Maria Friedemann at mfriedemann@wcsfp.com.

Decision Makers at Pitch Me! 2025

Albatross World Sales GmbH, bilibili, CBC/Radio-Canada, GBH/NOVA, GEDEON Media Group - Terranoa, ITV Studios, Jambika Docs, National Geographic, ORF Austrian Broadcasting Corporation, S4C, Scorpion TV, Sideways Film, SVT - Swedish Television, TVF International, ZDF German Television, ZED, HitPlay Productions, PBS NATURE (WNET), Spiegel TV, CICC, ZDF Studios GmbH, Filmoption International, Take Action Films, NHK, PBS, yap films, and GLOBOPLAY.