Make_Happen Pitching Forum

We'd love to welcome new faces to our Pitching Forum - you don't need to have worked with us before. If you have a project you need crew for, or would just like to find collaborators, come along to our Pitching Forum!

We try to create a space where creatives at all stages of their projects can come and share their ideas and recruit collaborators/crew/support. Likewise, we aim to create an environment where creatives with varying skill levels can jump on projects and offer their skills and services.

Format

• We host the event in one of the flexi workshop spaces at our headquarters in Bristol (St Vincent's Works). If possible, we'll sit in circle so everyone can be seen and heard clearly.
• Collaborators will have a moment to introduce themselves, letting everyone know what skills they are looking to utilise/develop
• Pitchers with projects have 90 seconds to share the scope of their project (we have handy pitching sheets which can help get pitchers clear on the essential info)
• There's access to a TV if you'd like to share images/video/slides and we encourage you to bring along anything visual you can show, such as concept art, animated figures, costumes etc.
• We'll briefly open the floor to questions then have a show of hands to indicate how many people are interested in getting involved.
• After all the pitches are finished, we'll get people circulating so that you can swap contact info.

Top Tips For Pitchers

• Tell us the scope and context of your project, what stage you're at and your timeline
• Tell us the roles/type of collaborators you're looking for, and experience required
• Tell us any key dates/locations you already know
• Keep it snappy and bring along something to capture others contact info at the end

Top Tips For Collaborators/Crew

• Bring something to take notes
• Have an easy way to share your contact details afterwards
• Be confident in your current skill level and experience - everyone is welcome

Host or Publisher Make_Happen