11th Annual RBC $10,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition

11th Annual RBC $10,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition — Submission Form

Thank you for applying to the 11th Annual RBC $10,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition. All submissions must be received by Monday, June 6, 2022 at 12 p.m. (Noon) CDT. All documents must be submitted through this digital form. Please contact Robyn Hasselstrom at robyn@onscreenmanitoba.com if you have any questions or concerns.
Please ensure you meet the following application requirements for the 11th Annual RBC $10,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition. You must:
- be 18 years of age or older at the start of the Competition Entry Period (May 20, 2022);
- be a Manitoba resident;
- have less than three years of filmmaking experience;
- have completed some basic training (can be formal (university or college studies) or informal (production courses, workshops, hands-on experience in media arts production)); and
- have completed at least one independent film or video work that has been presented in a professional or film-industry-related context.
If you qualify, you will have an opportunity to pitch your project in front of a live audience to a panel of professionals at the 2022 Gimli International Film Festival. You should be able to describe your story idea, justify your budget, describe your ideal cast and crew and talk about your vision for the project.

In 2022, the winner(s) will receive:
- $10,000* to make their film courtesy of RBC;
- a $5,000 Equipment Rental Grant Certificate from William F. White International Inc.;
- a story-editing and directing mentorship from the National Screen Institute – Canada;
- a $500 equipment rental credit from and a one-year membership to the Winnipeg Film Group; and
- a premiere screening of your film at the 2023 Gimli International Film Festival.
*The $10,000 prize is released in four installments. The winner will receive:
- $2,500 on approval of a final script;
- $2,500 on first day of principal photography;
- $2,500 on completion of photography; and
- $2,500 on delivery of finished project.
All five finalists will also receive:
- a one-year Professional membership to On Screen Manitoba;
- a one-day pass to All Access 2023; and
- a pass to the 2022 Gimli International Film Festival.
Applicant Information
Name *

First Name Last Name
Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email *
example@example.com
Phone Number *
Please enter a valid phone number.
Are you 18 years of age or older as of May 20, 2022? *

Yes No
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the Competition Entry Period (May 20, 2022). Unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply.
Are you a Manitoba resident? *

Yes No
Applicants must be Manitoba residents. Unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply.
Do you have less than three years of filmmaking experience? *

Yes No
Applicants must have less than three years of filmmaking experience. Unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply.
Have you completed some basic training (university or college studies, production courses, workshops, hands-on experience in media arts production)? *

Yes No
Applicants must have completed some basic training. Unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply.
Have you completed at least one independent film or video work that has been presented in a professional or film-industry-related context? *

Yes No
Applicants must have completed at least one independent film or video work that has been presented in a professional or film-industry-related context. Unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply.
Pitch and Project Information
Project Title *
Project Genre *
Audiovisual Requests for the Pitch *
e.g. PowerPoint, Slide Show
Project Synopsis — 80 words maximum *

Provide a brief summary of your film. 80 words maximum.
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Pitch Description — 300 words maximum *

Please elaborate on your project and tell us why the panelists should choose you and your project. Why are you making this film? Why are you the right person to make it? Why is it important? What does it mean to you? 300 words maximum.
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Artistic CV/Resume *

Please highlight your past training, education and experience.
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Additional Forms
Consent and Release Form

Please download, read, sign and upload the Consent and Release Form.
Please upload the signed Consent and Release Form here. *

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Rules and Regulations Form

Please download, read, sign and upload the Rules and Regulations.
Please upload the signed Rules and Regulations Form here. *

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We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen to participate at the 11th Annual RBC $10,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition will be contacted.
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11th Annual RBC $10,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition — Submission Form

Applicant Information

Pitch and Project Information

Additional Forms