The annual Artist Foundry Pitch Competition takes place in May and offers a selected group of filmmakers the opportunity to pitch their film projects to a panel of industry professionals and get real-time feedback in front of a live audience.
Top pitches take home 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes that will help them get their projects made. Prizes include cash prizes, camera and gear packages, editing and screening support, and offerings from local filmmaking organizations.
Whether you’re a filmmaker eager to get your project noticed, a film enthusiast curious about the important stories being told in our community, or simply an audience member seeking creative inspiration this is always a fun and energetic night for everyone!
2027 DATes
Applications to pitch open – late March
Applications to pitch close – late April
Mandatory pitch training session for selected participants – mid May
Pitch Competition – late May
past competitions
2026
winners
1st Place
Jack Hessler
“Charmane”
2nd Place
Tommy Pepper
“Nail Salon”
3rd Place
Julia Freij
“Me, If I Were”
Emergence Prize
Celene Beth Olsen
“K*lling Theodore”
2025
winners
1st Place
Solstice Harris
“Some Other Place“
2nd Place
Connor May & Nate Stranzl
“The Center of the Dance Floor”
3rd Place
Caroline Boyd & Rachel Helling
“Over the Hill”
2024
winners
1st Place
Austin Wood
“Tower Theatre“
2nd Place
Josie Hurtley
“Anastasis”
3rd Place
J.R. Hardman
“Reenactress”
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