SeriesFest

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Pitch-A-Thon! Roadshow

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Pitch-A-Thon! Roadshow

Our signature LIVE pitching competition is coming to a city near you.

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The Pitch-A-Thon! Roadshow is the traveling version of our signature Pitch-A-Thon!—highlighting the art of the pitch with a live pitching competition.

SeriesFest’s Pitch-A-Thon! hits the road, bringing its dynamic live pitching competition to some of the industry’s most prestigious film festivals and entertainment events. Selected creators have five minutes to pitch their original series to a panel of top industry professionals, followed by seven minutes of live feedback. Each participant also receives expert pitch coaching prior to the event to refine their presentation and make the most of this high-exposure opportunity.

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Pitch-A-Thon! Roadshow
in partnership with Twin Cities Film Fest

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No Application Fee

Submit for a chance to be one of 3 projects chosen to participate in this program, which includes an online prep session with Working Artist Group and a live pitch session in-person on Saturday, October 18th at the 2025 Twin Cities Film Fest (Oct. 16-25).

One winner will be chosen by our expert panel at the conclusion of the live event. The winning pitch receives one 1 pass to SeriesFest: Season 12 (May 6–10, 2026) and 1 round-trip flight to Denver, courtesy of Twin Cities Film Fest! 

Timeline

Aug 4, 2025

Submissions Open

Sep 19, 2025

Submissions Close

Oct 18, 2025

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How To Submit

Submission materials may vary. Click “Submit” for any open call to view requirements. Only complete submission forms will be reviewed. If you are unable to complete any part of the form, please email info@seriesfest.com for assistance.
No pitch video is required for this program.

Pitchers must be present for the online coaching session and the live event to be eligible. The date of the online coaching session will be determined by participant availability. The live event date is listed in the open call.

Previous Expert Panelists Include

Kiana Chambers

Creative Executive , Wondaland Pictures

Reza Tabrizi

Executive Producer, Chicago Fire

Michael Musante

Film & TV Finance and Development Executive, Cherokee Film

Lisa Ann Walter

Actor-Producer-Comic

Aaliyah Williams

Founder & Producer, Just A Rebel Productions

Past & Continuing Partners

SXSW (Austin, TX)

2020–Present

Bentonville Film Festival (Bentonville, AR)

2024

Toronto International Film Festival (Toronto, ON)

with additional support from Royal Bank of Canada

2022–2024

Second City Film School (Chicago, IL)

with additional support from IFA Chicago, Wana Brands, and United Airlines

2023

Thank you to our program partner

Working Artist Group

Working Artist Group (or WAG), was created in 2014 by expert industry insider, Krista Gano, as an umbrella brand that encompasses all elements necessary for a professional career in the entertainment industry. Offering coaching services, and specialized workshops, it is a one-stop shop for the needs of the working artist and a trusted seal among casting directors, producers, directors and agencies. Krista has spent a career working and advising within every aspect of the industry and has a keen understanding of how the business works. In addition to being a dynamic creative herself, she has helmed the SeriesFest Pitch-a-Thon for many years, presenting the program throughout the US and Canada. She is currently working with creators all over the globe, creating a safe place for creatives to focus on the all important pitch.