The Winning Pitch: What Funders Really Look For

From cutting-edge documentaries that give depth to today’s headlines to smart, stunning films that push artistic and intellectual boundaries in all genres, Women Make Movies (WMM), a non-profit feminist social enterprise based in New York, is the world’s leading distributor of independent films by and about women. Our Production Assistance Program assists women directors with their productions from concept through completion with fiscal sponsorship, consultations and other technical assistance. We work with creative, ground-breaking films which win awards at festivals around the world. Films and filmmakers we have supported have been nominated for or won Academy® Awards in 12 of the past 13 years.REFUND POLICY |No refunds will be given for any workshop registrations.  If you are unable to make the workshop but notify us up to 24 hours prior to the actual workshop date, you may receive a credit for another workshop within one year. Workshops may be cancelled by WMM due to insufficient enrollment. All instructors are subject to change.

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The Winning Pitch: What Funders Really Look For with Erika Dilday and Megan Gelstein

Join us for an immersive webinar exploring the art of preparing a competitive pitch that triumphs in securing the funds for your film. During this webinar, led by Erika Dilday, Executive Director/Executive Producer, American Documentary, and Megan Gelstein, Co-Director / Chief Program Officer of Catapult Film Fund, we’ll explore the intricacies of perfecting a pitch, and discover the key elements that leave a lasting impression, overcoming nerves and exceeding what judges expect! We’ll also explore the secrets of presenting at pitching forums, understanding their significance, and why they play a pivotal role in the funding journey.  This webinar goes beyond theory — as we invite you to witness live pitches from three unique filmmakers.  Throughout the process, gain a deeper understanding of the concepts shared and learn how to craft a pitch that unlocks the funding necessary to bring your unique vision to life. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your pitching skills and propel your project towards financial success. See you there! This is the second session in the four-part webinar series: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-skills-that-pay-the-bills-tickets-878793082767" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-skills-that-pay-the-bills-tickets-878793082767" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Skills That Pay the Bills</a>Accessibility: Real-time captions are provided, and recordings are available after the sessions to watch on-demand with captions. Email fsprogram@wmm.com with needs or questions.

IMPORTANT WEBINAR REGISTRATION INFORMATION:<ul><li>If you register for this entire series, you will have access to all 4 live webinars in this series, as well as the recordings.</li><li>If you have a promo code, please enter that when selecting your ticket type BEFORE proceeding to checkout. After clicking "tickets" above, there will be ticket options and a link that says "enter promo code". You will not be able to do so at checkout.</li><li>If you are a WMM filmmaker or member of one of our<a href="https://www.wmm.com/webinars-workshops/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> partner organizations</a> and do not have the promo code reach out to fsprogram@wmm.com for a discount</li><li>Once registered, you will receive an order confirmation email. Please do not delete it. Your confirmation email will contain a button that says "View the Event" which will bring you to the event page. You must be logged in to Eventbrite with the email address you used to register for this to work.</li><li>Alternatively, if the button isn't working for you, please scroll down your order confirmation email to find and click the Zoom link there.</li><li>If you do not see your order confirmation email within 10mins of registering, please check your junk/spam box or promotional emails. If not in those locations, please email fsprogram@wmm.com so we can reissue the confirmation email. We receive a high volume of calls and emails in the hours before the webinar, so please make sure you have what you need in advance to avoid delays in joining the event.</li><li>If you are unable to participate live, a recording of this webinar will be emailed to all registrants and available for three months after the recording is posted.</li></ul>

Women Make Movies gratefully acknowledges the support of our funders: The National Endowment for the Arts, The National Endowment for the Humanities, the New York State Council on the Arts, and with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts &amp; Sciences, the Golden Globe Foundation, and the Jerome Foundation.

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