The Public Pitch is an in-person activity, which will additionally be live-streamed. A selection of 10 top-grade projects will get the chance to present in front of a panel of experts: commissioning editors, film fund representatives, sales agents, festival programmers and distribution companies from around the world. Each selected project will give a live presentation, screen its trailer and receive feedback from the panel of financiers.

Participation in DocsBarcelona Industry includes prior consultations with two renowned experts with the aim of perfecting the trailers and assisting the preparation of each pitch.

Furthermore, the projects will hold additional individual meetings with financiers, taking part in the Speed Meetings activity. These face-to-face or online sessions will have a duration of 15 minutes.

Selection process

A professional selection committee will evaluate the international potential, the quality and the artistic approach of the projects. The committee will also consider the subject of the documentary, in order to ensure thematic diversity. The director and producer’s CVs will also be taken into account - DocsBarcelona is looking for experienced filmmakers, as well as new talents.

All DocsBarcelona Industry activities will be conducted in English.