The Content Americas Copro Pitch 2024 is open for entries, offering a US$20,000 marketing prize for the winner, with shortlisted projects showcased live to the international coproduction community at Content Americas.
The pitch is open for scripted series and documentaries from the Lat Am and Hispanic programming business looking for international coproduction deals to take their projects global.
The Content Americas Copro Pitch 2024 will bring C21’s tried-and-tested format to Latin America, awarding its winner a prize of US$20,000 worth of marketing across C21Media’s digital, print and event products to support development and pre-sales promotion of the show.
The competition is open to early-stage scripted series and documentaries from established producers from Latin America, Spain and Portugal looking for international coproduction partnerships.
The deadline for entries has been extended to December 8 (midnight GMT), 2023.Â
Projects will be shortlisted and a select number will be invited to present a live pitch during Content Americas, which takes place between January 23 and 25, 2024, in Miami. The winning pitch will be announced during the event.
Successful submissions will be notified if they have been selected to pitch by December 15.
Entrants should note the country of origin of each production at entry stage.
Entries must be made in English.
For further information email [email protected]
Pitch criteria:
- Producers can submit up to two projects.
- Projects must have at least one part funding in place and be able to demonstrate this.
- Shortlisted projects will be selected to present a live pitch to delegates at Content Americas during the event (January 23-25, 2024).
- The pitch must include as much information as possible, including the rationale for international partnership and exactly what is required at this stage of development. It should be treated as a broadcaster/platform pitch.
- Mood boards, casting, treatment, mini-pilots or sizzles should be included if available.
- Entrants will be notified if they have made the shortlist and if they have been invited to pitch by December 15.
Eligibility:
- New scripted series or documentaries (featured or series) suitable for international coproduction looking for commission and/or finance.
- Projects must be unseen and not selected for another market within six months before Content Americas.
- Projects must have at least one part funding in place.
- Projects must be from established broadcasters and producers.
- Projects can be suitable for mainstream networks or global or emerging digital platforms.
- Both longform and shortform series will be considered.
- All projects entered will need to be available to pitch to conference 23 – 25 January 2024 (up to two people per project).
- The projects selected to pitch live at the event will be offered complimentary passes to Content Americas.
- Projects must originate from Latin America, Spain or Portugal and be looking for international coproduction partnerships.
The prize:
- The wining pitch will receive US$20,000 worth of marketing across C21Media’s digital, print and event products to support development and pre-sales promotion of the show.
Submission:
Please enter the C21 Content Americas Pitch Competition by clicking here, including:
- A clear outline description of the project you wish to pitch.
- Why you want to present this through C21.
- Financing plan outlining what finance is in place and what is still required.
- Series bible, pilot treatment, scripts if available.
- Teaser/other supporting visuals where available.
Entrants should note the country of origin of each production at entry stage.
Entries must be made in English
Deadline for submissions is December 8 (midnight GMT), 2023. No entries will be considered after this date.**
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Judging the Content Americas Copro Pitch
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Karina Dolgiej
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