Edinburgh Pitch is an international documentary pitching forum for independent filmmakers and productions companies developing urgent, challenging, engaging authored feature films at any stage.

In a supportive lab-like environment, twelve selected projects will be invited to take part in a preparatory workshop (June 8th) before pitching to an industry panel (June 9th) and engaging in one-to-one meetings the next day (June 10th).

This year, as part of our panel, we have the pleasure of welcoming representatives from Arte La Lucarne, Autlook Filmsales, BFI Doc Society, CAT & Docs, Chicken & Egg, CPH:DOX, INDOX, Screen Scotland, Sundance Insitute, The Whickers and many more.

In addition to invaluable networking, development and pitching opportunities, the Edinburgh Pitch offers cash prizes to the best pitch: Audience Award  (£3,000) and Panellist Award (£2,000).

Successes of the Edinburgh Pitch include Oscar-nominated The Cave (2020), Locarno Semaine de la Critique winner A Thousand Fires (2021), Much Ado About Dying (2022) international premiere at IDFA, award-winning Black Snow (2024) and Still Pushing Pineapples (2025) which opened Sheffield Doc Fest last year.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your project by filling out the form below. Please read the Edinburgh Pitch 2026 Guidelines carefully before proceeding with your application.

If you require support contact us on edinburghpitch@scotdoc.com by Friday 13th March.

Scottish Documentary Institute is committed to offering clear and accessible application processes open to everyone. On request this information is available in alternative formats.