This November two filmmaking teams will walk away with amazing prize packages that will help them kick-start and/or finish their short film. The two prize packages of over $10,000* for the Emerging Category and $18,000* for the Established Category cover High Definition or Standard Definition production and post services, artist’s fees and a one-year membership at Charles Street Video (CSV).

Selected finalists teams will participate in an intensive boot camp at the Reel Asian Pitch Clinic, where finalists gain in-depth professional advice on pitching like a pro in front of a live audience. Finalists will compete at a live Pitch Competition Finale during the 2010 Reel Asian Festival this November 9-15^th. Finalists will also be awarded with a 2010 Festival Pass, with access to festival screenings and Industry Series sessions, where you can gain insightful knowledge from industry professionals and access the many networking opportunities throughout the festival.

We are open to all your great films ideas, be it dramatic, documentary, musical or experimental, up to 30 minutes in length, as long as you feature an Asian member in a key creative role, either in front or behind the camera.

Submit your completed application (see details below) to the address below, or email a PDF version to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
c/o Siya Chen, ‘So You Think You Can Pitch?’ Competition
401 Richmond Street West, Suite 309
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8

Guide and Application Form: PDF | DOC

Applications must be received at the Reel Asian office by 5pm on Friday September 24th, 2010.