Pitch Bites is The Impact Lounge’s vibrant, community-powered pitch festival celebrating bold storytellers and impact-driven filmmaking. In partnership with E2AC and Roadmap Writers, this lively Sundance event brings together filmmakers, writers, and industry experts for an uplifting pitch experience served with hot and fresh treats.
Six selected creators will pitch their projects, each with a clear impact focus, to an on-stage panel and an engaged, supportive audience. With coaching from industry mentors before the festival and real-time feedback in the room, Pitch Bites creates an empowering space where ideas are refined, voices are lifted, and new collaborations take shape.
Designed to champion emerging talent, foster meaningful partnerships, and spark real-world opportunities, Pitch Bites embodies The Impact Lounge’s commitment to building an inclusive, encouraging creative community – one pitch at a time.
Writers taking part:
- Jamison McDermott and Courtney Amis
- Nil Unerdem
- Christopher Hall
- Reenita Hora
- Marianna Staroselsky
- Benjamin Hoffman
Coaching:
- Joey Tuccio, Roadmap Writers
MC:
- Joey Tuccio, Roadmap Writers
Judges:
- Allard Cantor, Manager, Epicenter
- Jarrod Murray, Manager at Epicenter