What is the iFilm Pitching Event?
An event for filmmakers to present their ideas and proposals in order to receive educational and financial support, and to have their works broadcast on the iFilm network.
Who can participate in the event?
All filmmakers over the age of 18 who have at least one experience in making a short film or have had professional collaboration on a cinematic project.
How should we register?
Only through the official event website by completing the online registration form.
What is the deadline for submitting works?
According to the call for entries, the deadline for submitting proposals is 30 Aban 1404 (November 21, 2025).
What files need to be submitted?
Resumes, intellectual property documents, the pitch deck, a video version, a poster, and stills, all combined into a single ZIP file.
What are the requirements for file size and format?
The video should be a maximum of 500MB in MP4 or MOV format, and other documents should conform to the announced formats (PDF, JPG/PNG). All these files must be submitted together as a single ZIP file via a publicly accessible link, without the need for approval or a password, in the online form.
Is it possible to send a link instead of a file?
Yes, the links must be valid, public, and without any password or access restrictions (Suggestion: Google Drive).
What support do the winners receive?
Specialized training, financial support, the opportunity to present to investors, broadcast of their work on iFilm, and features in review and analysis programs.
How will the selected works be announced?
They will be announced at the event’s closing ceremony and also through the iFilm network and the official website.
Is it possible to change or modify information after registration?
Yes, before the submission deadline, it is possible to edit information and re-upload files by submitting a new application form with the exact same name and details as the previous form.
Duplicate submissions will not be answered.
Before submitting the revised form, please also fill out the contact form for the secretariat.