Indy Film Fest and Indiana Filmmakers Network (IFN) are teaming up for the 2025 Indy Pitch Clinic.
For the first time in its eight-year iteration, Indy Film Fest is collaborating with IFN for the organization’s annual Pitch Clinic to offer local filmmakers and screenwriters the chance to present their film concepts in front of a jury of industry experts, according to a press release. Indy Pitch Clinic takes place at 6:30 p.m. on April 29 at The Box Indy, 1413 E. Riverside Dr.
“The 2025 Indy Pitch Clinic is an exceptional opportunity for any filmmaker, no matter where you are in your career or how big or small your project is,” Paul Nethercott, Indy Pitch Clinic producer and the IFN Hub Leader in Indianapolis, said in a statement.
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Indy Pitch Clinic aims to provide a platform for local and out-of-state creatives to network and collaborate with other artists, develop their projects, learn how to pitch and compete for awards.
Indy Pitch Clinic awards include:
• Best Pitch: $5,000 provided by Indianapolis Film Project, Inc., powering the Kan-Kan Cinema
• Second Place: $500 provided by Studio Nethercott
• Third Place: $250 provided by Studio Auteur
• Best Potential for Excellence in Sound & Music: a one-year membership at Inspire Music Collective provided by Inspire Music Collective
• Best Marketing & Distribution Plan (1st, 2nd, 3rd Place): Three networking memberships valued at $2,100 provided by INSPIREsmall.biz
• Best Student Pitch: $50 gift card provided by Roberts Camera
Indiana-based filmmakers and screenwriters are eligible for the clinic as well as out-of-state creatives whose projects have strong ties to Indiana, according to the press release. Applications from music video producers and directors as well as other types of film projects are welcome.
The application fee is $25. Applications are due at midnight EST on April 10; however, the deadline to receive feedback on applications is April 1. Applicants will be notified of the results by April 14. Applications are available at bit.ly/4iZJoUX.
For more information about Indiana Filmmakers Network, visit indianafilmmakers.org/wp. To learn more about Indy Film Festival, visit indyfilmfest.org.
Contact Arts & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on X @chloe_mcgowanxx.
Chloe McGowan is the Arts & Culture Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Columbus, OH, Chloe graduated with a degree in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is a former IndyStar Pulliam Fellow, and her previous work includes freelancing for Indy Maven, Assistant Arts & Life Editor for The Lantern, and editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Chloe enjoys covering all things arts and culture — from local music, visual art, dance, theater and film, as well as minority-owned businesses. In her free time, Chloe enjoys reading, cooking and keeping her plants alive.
