Avant Première 2025: Pitch Your Big Documentary Ideas
Submit your documentary projects to the IMZ Performing Arts Documentary Pitching Session for a chance to present in front of industry titans and win a €5,000 cash prize.
The IMZ Pitching Session is back and better than ever. Ready to share your next big idea? Here is your chance: pitch your performing arts documentary to a jury of international decision-makers for a chance to win a €5,000 cash prize. Submissions are open until 9 December 2024 and you can find all the relevant information via the following link.
Here’s what else awaits you this year:
Industry Insights: Learn from top experts and innovators in the performing arts and media sector. Gain valuable knowledge and fresh perspectives on in this ever-evolving industry.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, peers, and key players in the business. Avant Première brings together producers, broadcasters, distributors, and decision-makers, making it the perfect place to expand your network.
Exclusive Screenings: Be the first to see the latest projects and productions before they hit the market. This is your chance to witness audiovisual content from across the globe.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we work to bring back your favourite programme formats, along with a few surprises!
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