The Current Pitch:

Pitch us your idea* for a short documentary by July 4th. If we like your pitch, you may be one of five filmmakers to receive a one-day pass to BRITDOC ’08. You’ll also have the chance to meet with Current executives on the ground and pitch your idea for potential commission & TV distribution.

Just go to www.current.com/britdoc and download the pitch form in the bottom left of the header. Fill it in and email** it back to me ( tkhadder@currentmedia.com). In the subject line of your email, write “Current Pitch + your name”. It’s that simple.

THE MISSION:
Write a pitch for a short film addressing what is relevant to you, your friends, your community, and the world. Subjects can include new trends, counter-culture, social changes, cultural traditions, local or world-wide controversies, and global technologies.

THE PAYOFF:
Be one of five filmmakers to receive a one-day pass to BRITDOC 2008 (July 23-25, Oxford, United Kingdom), and the chance to pitch your ideas to Current TV executives in person at the festival. Your piece could be commissioned for television distribution.

GUIDELINES:
- The story must be non-fiction
- It can be made into a 3-10 minute long piece
- Be sure to include a link to your reel or work sample in the form

THE DEADLINE:
Submissions must be in by Friday, July 4th at 7:00 PM (GMT)

*The Current Pitch is only open to filmmakers based in the UK and Ireland
**By emailing your pitch, you agree to the submission terms outlined in the pitch form