The CineYouth Film Pitch is a one-day program that allows select participants to present their works-in-progress to a panel of industry professionals for a chance to get direct feedback from the experts who know the film business best. One lucky pitch participant will win a cash prize to support their project!

The Film Pitch will take place Sunday, April 28 during the CineYouth Festival in the Music Box Theatre Lounge from 10:00am-2:00pm.

Applications are now open. Applicants must be between 16 and 22 years old to participate. Submit your project by April 1 to be considered for The Pitch.

CineYouth Festival 2019

Save The Date: April 26-28, 2019

Created in 2005, CineYouth is the Chicago International Film Festival’s annual three-day showcase of short films made by filmmakers 22-years-old and younger from around the world!

CineYouth 2019 goes down April 26-28 at Chicago's historic Music Box Theatre. Stay tuned for full schedule and free tickets in early April.

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