The CBC Pitch This! competition is back!

Think you’ve got what it takes to turn your short film script into silver screen magic? Prove it by applying to be one of five filmmakers selected to pitch their idea for a chance to win $10,000 cash from CBC plus post-production services during the 16th annual Making Waves conference.

  • The competition is open to all WIFT-AT members that reside in Atlantic Canada (join or renew here). We highly encourage applications from women and gender diverse individuals who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour, LGBTQIA2S+, or living with disabilities.
  • Five applicants will take part in a professional pitching masterclass over Zoom to help them prepare for the live event.
  • Selected finalists will be allowed to show pitch deck slides or images during their pitch presentation at Making Waves.
  • The finalists will each present a five-minute pitch before a jury of industry professionals and a live audience during Making Waves on Saturday, April 11 in downtown Halifax.

Please apply with:

  1. A short film script (10 pages max)
  2. A one-sheet including the following:
    —Participant Name and Role (Writer, Director, Producer)
    —Contact information
    —Title
    —Genre
    —Short synopsis (60-70 words)
    —Long synopsis (300-350 words)
    —Creative team bios (100 words each)

Submit your application in a single PDF to info@wift-at.com with the subject line Pitch This!

Deadline: February 13, 2026

​Please note: Finalists will receive a complimentary conference pass to Making Waves, but are responsible for their own travel.