House of Dogstar — Get Access to Development and Production Financing for Screen Projects
This opportunity is for SMASH Pro users only.
What's on offer
Access to a curated industry network, connecting creators, producers, brands and investors to support collaboration, financing pathways and production opportunities.
What they are looking for
High-quality, investment-ready screen projects with strong storytelling at their core
Projects that can benefit from development support, packaging and financing strategy
Work designed for UK and international markets
Projects that support Northern talent and storytelling are especially aligned with House of Dogstar's mission
Who can apply
Creative entrepreneurs, producers, writers and directors from all backgrounds
What you need to include in your SMASH Pitch
Your SMASH Snapshot must include at minimum:
Logline
Format; Genre; Setting; Runtime
Brief Biog of key creatives
Synopsis with all major plot points — set up; inciting incident; rising conflict; mid story twist; crisis; climax and resolution.
Creative vision
Visual references (poster/concept art optional)
Budget range
Cast ideas (that would work with your budget)
Comparables (recent TV or Film at your budget level that capture a similar feeling or energy)
Any projects submitted without this information will not be accepted.
How to Apply
Create your FREE SMASH Pitch at app.mysmash.media.
Build your Snapshot with the required elements above.
Hit 'Share Project' and select House of Dogstar from the Call Out page.
If you are not a Pro Member you will be prompted to upgrade.
Protect your IP
At SMASH, protecting your creative work is at the heart of everything we do. Every project uploaded to the platform is automatically timestamped and securely stored, giving you a verifiable digital record of ownership. Your pitch is only shared when you choose, and with the people you choose — ensuring your ideas remain yours, always. We call it Pitch Protection, and it's how we make sure creators can share their work with confidence, knowing their IP is safe and traceable.
Important Notes
It's FREE to create and submit a SMASH Pitch.
This opportunity is for SMASH Pro users only.
Questions? Contact: cupid@mysmash.media
About House of Dogstar
Where Story Meets Capital House of Dogstar brings together the people who create, finance, produce and commercialise stories across film, television, games and the wider media landscape.
About My SMASH Media
SMASH is the pitch builder and pitch protector for creators. It helps you build a professional, shareable pitch deck that can be discovered by industry decision-makers. SMASH is free for creators. Upgrade to SMASHPro for SMASHCupid support & advanced tools to make your pitch perfect.