PitchDox - Documentary Pitch Competition for Indiana Filmmakers

PitchDox, the documentary film competition exclusively for Indiana filmmakers, invites you to submit your unfinished documentary projects (at any stage, from concept to post-production) for a chance to win a $10,000 financial award to support the production of your film.

The competition consists of four qualifying rounds:

Project submissions,
Semi-Finalists,
Finalists, and
Finalist pitches.

A committee will review all submissions and select a group of Semi-Finalists to participate in brief virtual interviews. Those Semi-Finalists will then be encouraged to solicit virtual votes, which can influence the committee’s decision as they narrow down five Finalists.

The five Finalists will be invited to present a verbal pitch and presentation at the PitchDox Main Event to an audience that will include a jury, invited funders, fellow filmmakers, Hoodox representatives, and the general public.

Hoodox hosted a virtual Q&A for filmmakers interested in submitting their projects to PitchDox, and the recording is available now.

Watch the Q&A Replay

Project submissions must be received by August 3rd, 2025 at 11:59pm ET.

Be sure to thoroughly review the detailed submission instructions and expectations, accessible via PDF below. Important dates are highlighted in the PDF, so you may want to print or otherwise save it for convenient reference later.

View Submission Instructions and Expectations

PitchDox Project Submission Form

Name

First Name

Last Name

Your Title(s)

List your job title, if relevant, and your role on the film project.

Check any/all that apply

For data collection only. This will not impact jury consideration.

I am a high school student.

I am a college student.

I am a professional filmmaker.

Email

This email address will be used for all communications regarding PitchDox.

Project Title

Logline (up to 50 words)

Brief summary of the project that captures the most important elements -- setting, subjects, central conflict, or concerns.

Story, Concept, Summary, or Synopsis (up to 500 words)

Why is this topic important, timely, or relevant? Detail topics, issues, themes, challenges, or questions your project will cover.

Specifications

Runtime (anticipated), Completion date (anticipated), Production budget, Language, Shooting format.

Screenings and Distribution

If relevant (i.e., another pitching forum winner or if another form of distribution has been secured).

Award Impact (up to 200 words)

Should you receive an award, describe how any granted funds would be spent and how it would help you move forward with your project.

Film Website or Social Channels

If you have any social media channels set up, please include URLs.

Film trailer (3-5 minutes long)

Provide a URL to the film trailer (if available).

Terms

I have reviewed the submission instructions and expectations.

I agree to commit to cooperation and communication throughout the competition.

I understand that, if selected as a finalist, I must be able to present my pitch live at the PitchDox Main Event.

PitchDox Project Submission Form

Thank you!

Hoosier Filmmakers, prepare to pitch!

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