PITCHING A PROJECT
From Idea to Realization
Introduction
Pitching is the moment when your idea stops being just a script and begins its journey to the screen. It’s your chance to be heard, to introduce yourself, and to show the industry why this story matters — and why you are the one to tell it.
You don’t need a big name or years of experience. You need a strong idea, a clear vision, and the courage to speak up. This is where films begin. This is where your journey starts.
Goals od pitching
Pitching opens doors. It helps you find funding, meet producers and distributors, and get professional feedback that can take your project to the next level.
Pitching as a part of Cannes Film Market 2024
Work with Sauban Film
Sauban Film is a Paris-based production company and the organizer of the Bridge of Peace International Film Festival, with extensive experience in curating, evaluating, and presenting international projects, dedicated to discovering and curating strong auteur-driven projects.
We work selectively with emerging screenwriters and directors, offering professional, tailored services: script consultations, pitch development, and strategic positioning of projects for the European industry.Selected projects may be prepared for presentation at major international markets, including the Marché du Film and MIPCOM Cannes. Our work is curated, project-based, and not open-call driven.
Each collaboration begins with a professional evaluation of the material.
If your project is ready for the next step, we invite you to apply.
How film markets really work
Major film markets such as the Marché du Film and MIPCOM Cannes operate on precision and preparation.
Meetings with potential partners and buyers are scheduled well before the market officially opens. Spontaneous encounters are rare — every conversation is planned.
Each meeting usually lasts 15–20 minutes. In that short time, you are expected to introduce your company, deliver a clear and engaging pitch, present several projects, read the partner’s interests, and identify realistic paths for collaboration.
There is no room for confusion, long explanations, or unfinished ideas.
Conclusion
At film markets, success is not decided by how good your idea is — but by how clearly and professionally it is presented under time pressure.
A strong pitch is not optional. It is the difference between a polite conversation and a real follow-up.
This is why preparation matters — and why projects represented at markets must be strategically packaged, sharply pitched, and ready to travel.
This is where Sauban Film comes in. We prepare and represent projects for international film markets — from focused pitch development to strategic positioning at the Marché du Film and MIPCOM Cannes — ensuring your project is clear, competitive, and ready for 15–20 minute meetings.
Due to a high volume of requests, we work with a limited number of projects per year.
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