We support short films (up to 25 minutes) by organizing events like case studies dedicated to short film production and the Short Pitch program, which connects filmmakers with industry professionals.
The Short Pitch Program is intended for creators of short documentary films from Central and Eastern Europe. 5 selected short documentary film projects in the development or rough-cut phase will be presented in the form of pitching to sales agents, distributors, and festival and TV representatives at Millennium Docs Against Gravity.
Short Pitch Program 2024 takes place in Warsaw, Poland, on May 12, 2024.
This year's selected projects:
Hidden (dir. Monika Kotecka, PL, 2024, 18’)
Hole (dir. Danilo Stanimirovic, RS, 2026, 15’, 20’)
Second Hand War (WT) (dir. Eluned Zoë Aiano, Anna Benner, DE, CZ, 2025, 17’)
Signs of life (dir. Julia Kushnarenko, HU, BE, PT, 2024, 12’)
WORM EATEN (dir. Maja Markowska, PL, 2025, 10’)
Part of the Short Pitch 2024 is also a case study: Navigating the journey of ‘Three Windows On South West’ short film with director-producer Mariia Ponomarova
When: May 12, 14:30
Short Pitch 2024 decision-makers:
Cecilia Björk, Joanna Baranowska, Anna Gawlita, Anna Grabo, Georg Gruber, Berry Hahn, Jaie Laplante, Andy Norton, Esther Van Messel, Mourad-Anis Moussa, Adam Slesicki, Rada Sesič, Ania Trzebiatowska,
James George Webber, Justyna Fogler and Mateusz Góra.
Click HERE for more information about the projects, case study and decision-makers
The Short Pitch 2024 projects may also receive one of the awards:
Silver Eye Award for a short documentary to support directors with innovative approach, authors of films that create social impact, filmmakers who dare to open discussion on serious topics, and creators offering unique points of view. The winner receives a trophy award, a cash prize of 1,500 €, and a year-long festival distribution service at East Silver Caravan.
Documentary Association of Europe is bringing the DAE Talent Encouragement Award, the award consists of a bespoke consultation and DAE memberships for one year for the film team.
Contacts:
Veronika F. Dvořáčková / East Silver Manager: dvorackova@dokweb.net
Nora Särak / East Silver Coordinator: sarak@dokweb.net
The Short Pitch event is organized in cooperation with:
