Build a one-page English pitch kit
A programmer may review dozens of entries in a day. Your pitch kit should answer the basic questions in under a minute.
The six things to include
A logline, a short synopsis, the director’s statement, the AI statement, key credits and a viewing link. Add one strong still and a poster if the call allows attachments.
Keep the logline to one or two sentences. Put the film’s story first and the technology second.
Write the AI statement for a non-specialist
Explain what the audience sees, which parts are generated, which are human-made and why the method matters to the story. Avoid tool-name lists without context.
If the film is hybrid, say so early. If a performer’s likeness or voice is used, state what was authorised.
Make the viewing link boringly reliable
Use a public or unlisted link that works without a login, with English subtitles embedded or clearly available. Test it in a private browser window and on a phone.
Name files clearly: title, runtime, version and date. Do not send a folder of 30 files unless the festival asks for it.
Keep a reusable master document
Maintain one master file with short and long synopses, director bio, AI statement, credits, technical specs and image credits. Adapt it to each call instead of rewriting from zero.
Checklist
- One-sentence logline
- Short and long synopsis
- Director statement
- AI statement
- Key credits and technical specs
- Tested viewing link and subtitles