# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pitch Perfectly LIVE: Workshop & Showcase for Emerging Filmmakers - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm โ€“ Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A hands-on workshop and live pitch competition. NYC Filmmakers take the stage & pitch their projects to a panel of producers and executives.About this EventThink Shark Tank meets American Idol - but for filmmakers.The gap between your vision and how you communicate it is exactly what Pitch Perfectly teaches.Pitch Perfectly is a full-day experience where you'll learn the craft of pitching, connect with NYC's filmmaking community, and watch real filmmakers take the stage to compete for prizes in front of development executives and a live audience.The day starts with an opening mixer and icebreaker before diving into a hands-on pitching workshop. You'll learn how to craft a killer logline, build your elevator pitch, and understand what industry decision makers actually care about before they say yes.From there, a logline lab and networking mixer give you the space to sharpen your pitch while connecting with fellow filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals.Then comes the main event: the Mini Pitch Showcase.Selected filmmakers deliver a 3-minute pitch to a jury of development executives for a chance to win the Grand Jury Prize.But the jury isn't the only one voting - the entire audience gets a say too, choosing the Audience Choice Award winner in real time.One participant put it simply: "My film classes in university were fluff compared to this."Whether you come to learn, to network, or to watch filmmakers put it all on the line - you'll leave with tools, connections, and a whole new way of talking about your work.You've got a story worth telling. Now learn how to pitch it. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/161fc2f0-5687-11f1-966e-412116278f5b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc020505-gmir.jpg Event OverviewEvery filmmaker needs to answer one question on the spot: "What's your film about?" Pitch Perfectly is a full-day immersive filmmaker event built to make sure your answer makes them lean inYou'll break down the anatomy of a great elevator pitch - how to hook someone in 30 seconds, communicate your vision with clarity, and leave them wanting more. You'll learn the logline formula that professionals use to package their stories and practice building your own in real time - all while connecting with NYC's filmmaking community through networking mixers, collaborative exercises, and hands-on exercises.What the day covers:The Logline Formula: How to distill your entire project into one compelling sentence that sells your storyThe Elevator Pitch: Structuring a 30-60 second pitch that feels natural, confident, and impossible to ignoreWhat Decision-Makers Listen For: The specific language, framing, and hooks that make producers and executives lean inCommon Mistakes: Why most pitches lose the room in the first 10 seconds and how to avoid itThe Mini Pitch Showcase:Selected filmmakers (selected through an open submission on FilmFreeway), take the stage and deliver their pitch live in front of a panel of executives. A real world pitching environment where the jury awards the Grand Jury Prize and the entire audience votes in real time for the Audience Choice Award.Whether you're pitching or watching, it's the kind of moment that changes how you think about your project.Want to pitch your project?Three filmmakers will be selected to take the stage and pitch live at the showcase. If you've got a project you're ready to put in front of a room - this is your shot.Applications are open now on FilmFreeway. You'll need a logline and a short synopsis of your project. Selected Filmmakers will be notified by June 8.Apply here: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/164e9b20-5687-11f1-966e-412116278f5b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Who Should AttendPitch Perfectly is designed for:Writers ready to think beyond the script & learn how to sell their storyFirst-time Directors figuring out how to move from idea to actionProducers who want to sharpen how they pitch and packageEmerging Filmmakers with a project that needs sharper positioningAnyone who wants to watch filmmakers pitch in front of executivesFilm Students and Creatives at any stage who want to understand how films actually get madeWhether you're coming to learn, to network or to be in the room when someone's project catches fire, this is a full-day event built for anyone who takes storytelling seriously.Learn more at Follow the journey: and https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/168b5600-5687-11f1-b6cb-41802c899069-rimg-w1200-h675-dc030304-gmir.jpg Agenda๐Ÿ•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMDoors Open & Check-InInfo: Grab your badge, settle in, and introduce yourself to someone new๐Ÿ•‘: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PMOpening Mixer & IcebreakerInfo: Break into teams based on the emojis on your badges. Each team will have to guess as many films as they can using โ€˜loglines written as emojis.โ€™ Then make your own emoji string for your film and see if anyone can crack it.๐Ÿ•‘: 12:30 PM - 05:00 PMThe Wall of Give & Take - Powered by Nonfiction HotlistInfo: Two walls. One for what you can offer, one for what you need. Drop your card on each, color-coded so we can spot the matches. Our team reads the walls, finds the connections, and sets up one-on-one introductions on the spot. ๐Ÿ•‘: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMPitch Perfectly - Learning the FormulaHost: GautamInfo: You'll learn the logline formula that professionals use to sell their stories, build a 30โ€“60 second elevator pitch from scratch, and discover what actually makes a network executive lean in and say yes.๐Ÿ•‘: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PMThe Writers Room - Sharpen Your PitchInfo: Break into small groups and pre-test your pitch. Get honest feedback from fellow filmmakers, tighten up your language, and get ready for the main event.๐Ÿ•‘: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PMThe Mixer - Food, Drinks & Future CollaboratorsInfo: Meet our sponsors, fellow filmmakers, and industry professionals while checking out the Wall of Give & Take - a live board where attendees post what they need and what they can offer for any upcoming projects.๐Ÿ•‘: 03:15 PM - 04:45 PMThe Mini Pitch Showcase - Main StageHost: Adam NeuhauseInfo: Itโ€™s time to put all that work to the test. Selected filmmakers take the stage and deliver a 3-minute pitch for their film to a panel of industry professionals. The jury awards the Grand Jury Prize while the audience votes in real time for the Audience Choice Award. ๐Ÿ•‘: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PMThe Send-OffInfo: Grab your goody bag, check out gifts from our sponsors, and swap info with the people you want to stay connected with. Weโ€™ll debrief on everything weโ€™ve learned and be sure to look out for all the latest news and future events from GreenHause. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/pitch-perfectly-live-workshop-and-showcase-for-emerging-filmmakers/100001987470047413 - **Event Categories**: workshops, entertainment, art, literary-art, contests, food-drinks, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-06-14T15:45:00Z - Duration: 5 hours - Location: DCTV - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.32, max: 108.54, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: DCTV - **lat**: 40.7173388 - **long**: -74.0012296 - **full address**: DCTV, 87 Lafayette Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pitch Perfectly LIVE: Workshop & Showcase for Emerging Filmmakers - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f8af4fb04ab302f1e66dbe24414038b479512752ecd3e818c99929f92559a987-rimg-w1200-h600-dc124070-gmir.jpg?v=1777383502 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pitch Perfectly LIVE: Workshop & Showcase for Emerging Filmmakers being held? - **A:** Pitch Perfectly LIVE: Workshop & Showcase for Emerging Filmmakers takes place on Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at DCTV, 87 Lafayette Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Pitch Perfectly LIVE: Workshop & Showcase for Emerging Filmmakers? - **A:** Pitch Perfectly LIVE: Workshop & Showcase for Emerging Filmmakers is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Pitch Perfectly LIVE: Workshop & Showcase for Emerging Filmmakers? - **A:** Pitch Perfectly LIVE: Workshop & Showcase for Emerging Filmmakers is organized by Gotoma. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pitch Perfectly LIVE: Workshop & Showcase for Emerging Filmmakers is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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