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June 01, 2010 12:00PM EDT

My Movie Pitch Contest

Everyone has an idea for a film. Whether you work in the industry or not, it can be tough to get through a cocktail party without hearing at least one “brilliant” pitch. And let’s not fool ourselves—we’ve done it, too.

So, where does yours rate? Sure, we all think that our little mental gem sparkles like the brightest Swarovksi crystal on a Rockette leotard. When it comes down to statistics and—gulp—other people’s opinions, where do you fall in line?

Because we could all use a little healthy competition in our lives, American Express has teamed up with Tribeca Film to help you get your idea out of that cocktail party atmosphere and into the world of cinephiles and aficionados. Hosting a one-of-a-kind contest in the spirit of great storytelling and independent cinema, film enthusiasts everywhere can visit www.amexfilm.com today to upload their 60-second, dream movie pitch in hopes of seeing their idea brought to life on the big screen.

For those of you who are too shy to share your films, share your opinions Siskel & Ebert-style by rating everyone else’s pitches with a thumbs-up or thumbs-down.

The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia

In addition to enlisting the audience to vote, American Express has also recruited a few veterans of the craft to judge: Tribeca Film’s own directors. First up to be featured on www.amexfilm.com is Julien Nitzberg, director of the Johnny Knoxville- and Jeff Tremaine-produced The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia (available now On Demand). Together, the directors will narrow the contestants down to ten finalists, leading to a dramatic virtual conclusion.

Five winners in each round will each receive a nifty Filmmaker’s Toolkit and a chance to win the Grand Prize of seeing his or her pitch actualized in a short film shot by a Tribeca Film director. Oh, yeah—and that film will premiere at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival. Sure beats talking to the folks standing around the cheese platter.

Don’t wait for a formal invitation. Submit your 60-second video pitch today!

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SAG and AFTRA by Peju Bamgboshe on June 02, 2010 09:49 AM

Are you not allowed to participate in the contest if you are a member of SAG and AFTRA? If so is there a waiver to sign?

SAG/AFTRA by

Editors on June 02, 2010 11:12 AM

Unfortunately, that is correct, Peju. Members of SAG and other professional film guilds are not eligible to win. Official rules can be found here: http://173.203.84.165/rules.html But please encourage friends or family who are eligible to enter!

Future Questions by

Editors on June 02, 2010 11:38 AM

We are delighted that American Express is so supportive of Tribeca Film and filmmakers everywhere! Since American Express is sponsoring and administering the My Movie Pitch promotion, they will be better able to respond to your inquiry. Please email questions about rules and regulations directly to mymoviepitchcontest@gmail.com. Thanks!

Pitch by Tzigane on June 02, 2010 03:00 PM

Can one submit more than one pitch?

pitch your movie by Jea DeVoe on June 03, 2010 07:27 AM

Great opportunity! keep em coming, can't wait to see the results I'll pitch for sure, best to all you seize the day!

Deadline by

Paolo on June 04, 2010 11:11 AM

Is there a deadline to pitch our films by?

eleonora german on June 13, 2010 02:51 PM

hello. i recorded my pitch during the tribecca family festival. i was told it will be emailed to me and it never was. how can i get it and participate?

! by Editors on June 15, 2010 02:20 PM

Hi Eleonora -- If you did not receive your video from the Family Festival, please email mymoviepitchcontest@gmail.com and they will sort it out for you. Thanks!

Rules by Editors on June 15, 2010 02:21 PM

For all rules and regulations, please visit http://173.203.84.165/rules.html. Thanks!

Won't work by Diego on June 23, 2010 07:39 AM

I keep trying to submit my idea, but when I click the submit button, the screen freezes on me. Help anyone?

Please email directly by Editors on June 23, 2010 07:47 AM

Hi Diego - Sorry you are having problems. Please email mymoviepitchcontest@gmail.com directly and tell them the problem you are having... They will help you, we promise! Good luck.

help! by

floydwarrior on June 23, 2010 01:39 PM

I cannot enter my username...to get my pitch 'floydwarriors.com' into the contest. Any suggestions? I enter my username and hit 'Go' and nothing happens- not even an error message.

JW on June 24, 2010 02:27 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXWsVwAqopQ

Voting by AW on June 25, 2010 09:26 AM

Do you know how the voting works for the pitches? On the Tribeca Film youtube page with all of the pitches, there is no way to "like" a pitch.

Voting? by Yvan on June 26, 2010 03:21 PM

How can people vote on the contest? Do they click the like button on the video and thats it? or do they have to go to American Express channel and click on the video and thumbs it up or down? please help!

Heres mine by JW on June 29, 2010 11:10 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXWsVwAqopQ

Sure, I'm biased, but I loved this one. by Erin on July 07, 2010 08:59 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hupzOIOsomM&feature=player_embedded

AGE LIMIT by nick on August 22, 2010 09:19 PM

Is there an age limit to this contest and do you have to pay to admit anything?

Stolen ideas? by Joe R 203 on August 23, 2010 05:11 PM

So all these submissions most likely aren't copyrighted. What's to stop someone from liking an idea, making it and calling it their own, and the person who came up with the idea in the first place is out of luck?

My Movie Pitch: "Memoirs" by Kelley Andrews on August 24, 2010 10:25 AM

http://www.youtube.com/user/venturebug#p/a/u/0/W3IlMwofLzk Thank You Tribeca Film Festival and American Express!

Roger on December 09, 2010 09:33 AM

I’d like to create a spinoff to this ‘Gesundheit’ pitch in which a bunch of criminals are robbing the Pope and each one has their allergies triggered in different ways, causing them to be sneezed, blessed by the Pope, and die. Once in the afterlife, they all star in a fish-out-of-water comedy about just how miserable God can make Heaven for you.

Movie Pitch Contest by teaching jobs overseas on January 16, 2011 11:37 PM

Thanks for the fastidious article. I’m so delighted that American express is very supportive of Tribeca Film and filmmakers. It’s so good to hear that there has a contest like these to enhance the ability of film makers in the country. How could we participate to these? Is there some guideline of joining this contest? Can we have some?

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WOW by Joshua on May 03, 2011 05:41 PM

Id like to see who wins this movie pitch, amazing information for sure!

can't see my pitch by torchedserenity on May 23, 2011 10:18 AM

just wondering why i am not able to see my pitch in the pitch gallery? I just submitted my idea yesterday and still im not able to see it as all the other can someone pliz help me before the deadline passes.

time frame by

joanne durann on May 23, 2011 12:14 PM

please, if you could, how long does it take to see you pitch in the gallery??

voting by molasses jones on May 26, 2011 11:45 AM

Hello, I have officially submitted my pitch. How soon should I see my pitch in the gallery so that my fans can vote? here's a link to the pitch: http://youtu.be/CiA_RKsoW2I thanks. ~mj

Not in pitch gallery yet either by

Nick on May 26, 2011 01:04 PM

I was also wondering how long it generally takes before a pitch video appears in the pitch gallery. Thanks

Its a nice article! by

mikerussal on May 27, 2011 04:43 AM

Thanks for writing such a wonderful article. Keep writing unique and handy content for the audience!

hey by hey on June 03, 2011 02:35 PM

heyhey

question by

cyberfloyd on June 23, 2011 12:04 AM

how many movie pitch vids can be submitted?thanks!

idea for series or movie or whatever by david merritt on July 05, 2011 09:58 AM

a movie about a forty- something man who discovers that he has a sister that he never knew. the catch, she was born a yr. before, still-born birth.He discovers that this secret sister has been a part of his life all along. Her spirit lives in him and has helped him along the way. part self discovery/part helping others find out about this exp. and helping them and him too.

marcee1 by angud on July 28, 2011 04:19 AM

Keep up the great work, its hard to find good ones. I have added to my favorites. Thank You.

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