Planet In Focus: PiF Industry Conference

Applications Now Open:
GREEN PITCH COMPETITION &
ONE-ON-ONE NETWORKING SESSIONS

Green Pitch Prize valued
at over $25,000!

The Planet in Focus Industry Conference unites key members of the Canadian film community – including filmmakers, funders, distributors, and broadcasters – for an intensive day of networking and professional development. An outstanding lineup of VIP guests will lead panels on financing, music in film, and distribution models, followed by a Master Class with a veteran documentary director. Filmmakers are also invited to apply for our One-on-One Networking Sessions and our Green Pitch Competition, with a grand prize valued at over $25,000 in kind and cash!

INDUSTRY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

9:00 - 10:00am       One-on-One Networking
10:15 - 11:30am Financing Toolkit
12:15 - 1:15pm     Finding Your Audience
1:15 - 2:15pm     Music in Motion
2:30 - 3:30pm Master Class
3:30 - 4:30pm     Green Pitch
4:30 - 5:30pm         Post Conference Reception

CLICK FOR APPLICATIONS & INFORMATION

GREEN PITCH

A highlight of Industry Day is the Green Pitch. Six selected filmmakers pitch their film idea to a panel of industry judges and in front of the conference audience. The winner receives over $25,000 in services and cash to put toward the production of the project.

ONE-ON-ONE NETWORKING SESSION

This session provides a rare opportunity for 10 selected independent filmmakers to meet face-to-face with major industry stakeholders including broadcasters, commissioning editors, producers, distributors and government & private funding agencies.