Script Pitch Application Form

INTERFILM 42 International Short Film Festival Berlin 2026

InterForum 2026, as part of INTERFILM International Short Film Festival Berlin, presents the International Script Pitch 2026.

We’re looking for compelling screenplays and captivating pitches for impressive short films! InterForum has scheduled the following courses for all Script Pitch contestants:

→ Script Lab With sessions focused on script consulting & script development

→ Pitch Training Workshops for improving presentation & pitching

→ Script Pitch Competition  In front of an international jury & audience - 8 scripts, 8 pitches, but only one winner!

→ Networking  With international producers and industry

Timeframe: → Application Deadline: 22nd June 2026, 23.59 pm CET → Online sessions: 2 days in October 2026 (exact dates tba) → In Berlin (in person): Nov 10–14, 2026

IMPORTANT: It is absolutely necessary that you are available to travel to Berlin Nov 10-14, 2026. INTERFILM will cover your accommodation, but please be prepared to cover your travel costs fully or in part.

About the Script Pitch

The Script Pitch is part of InterForum, the industry programme running alongside the INTERFILM International Short Film Festival Berlin. We're excited to announce the 2026 edition!

How it works:  From all submissions, a selection committee will choose 8 international projects to participate. The programme has two components:  - The Lab: workshops, individual and group script consultations, and presentation training. - The Pitching Competition: held in front of a live audience and jury during the INTERFILM Festival (Nov 10–15, 2026). Each participant presents their project in 5 minutes, followed by a 5-minute Q&A with an international jury of film and media professionals.

To help participants build meaningful industry connections, the competition is followed by One-on-One meetings with producers and a Meet & Greet with industry professionals. The winner will be announced at the INTERFILM awards ceremony on Saturday, Nov 14, 2026.

CineSud is kindly supporting the 12th edition of Script Pitch: The winner will receive a cash prize of 2.000 Euros and will be able to participate in the development-program CineSud ShortLab free of charge. As part of this cooperation, one spot is reserved for a participant from the Netherlands. 

Terms and conditions

  1. Applicants must be over 18 y/o to enter.
  2. Language requirement: The script must be submitted in English, and all competition activities are conducted in English. Strong written and spoken English proficiency is required.
  3. A stable internet connection is required, as the first part of the Script Lab takes place online in October (exact dates tba).
  4. Scripts must be for a short fiction film (live-action or animation only) and may not exceed 20 pages.
  5. Only completed project presentations and completed screenplays are applicable for selection; incomplete applications will not be considered.
  6. Participants are solely responsible for clearing all rights to audiovisual materials used in their pitch; all audiovisual materials used in the pitch must be fully licensed or rights-cleared by the applicant.
  7. Films developed through the programme must credit INTERFILM and CineSud in the final credits with a logo and the disclaimer: "Developed and supported within the framework of the INTERFILM Script Lab & Pitch, and CineSud Shorts Lab".
  8. Participation is free of charge. Travel costs are the responsibility of participants; accommodation for participants will be covered by INTERFILM Script Lab & Pitch.
  9. Up to 2 team members per selected project receive a complimentary INTERFILM Festival accreditation pass.

How to apply:

  1. Fill out the Application Form* 
  2. Attach your script (max. 20 pages, in English)*
  3. Attach a project presentation* that includes:
    - A script outline (1–2 pages, more than just a synopsis)
    - Character descriptions & mood/concept art
    - For animated projects only: animatics are welcome, but not mandatory.
    - Cast & production info (if applicable)
    - A writer's note

*mandatory for submission — no exceptions! 
**Please don't send any extra materials (DVDs, additional files, etc.). 

Got technical troubles with the form? Just drop a message at scriptpitch@interfilm.de and they'll sort you out! 😊

Application Deadline: 22nd June 2026, 23.59 pm CET

Notification: All submitters will be notified about the decision by mid August.

Personal details

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Project details

Projectinformatie

(max. 500 words)

Scriptwriter

First name
Last name
Postal code
City
Including phone prefix (e.g. +49)
(optional)
(if not applicable, write down none)

Director

Note: this question is not mandatory. You can also submit a project without a director.

Producer

Note: this question is not mandatory. You can also submit a project without a producer.

Animator

Note: this question is not mandatory. You can also submit a project without an animator.

e.g. producer, production company & website, crew, cast

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