SUBMIT TO CALL OUT

Deadline: Wed 17th June

Event Date: Sat 4 July

What's on offer

Selected filmmakers will have the opportunity to pitch live at ‘Script Pitch Live’ during MIFF 2026
Exposure to filmmakers, producers, industry professionals, festival audiences and guests
Feedback and discussion from industry guests
Networking opportunities with filmmakers and creatives
Professional event photography and added visibility for selected projects
SMASH Pro membership for one yearScripted

What they are looking for

Original feature film projects
Scripted, Documentary concepts and Animation projects
Bold, distinctive stories from new voices
Projects that speak to Muslim storytelling on screen
Projects suited to live pitching in front of an audience and industry guests

Who can apply

Emerging and early-career writers aged 18+ who identify as Muslim and are developing an original feature film project

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 Muslim International Film Festival from the Call Out page.
Submit before Wed 17th June

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.

Key Dates

Submission Deadline: Wed 17th June
Shortlist Announced: Mon 22nd June
Finalists Announced: Thu 25th June
Event - Live Pitch: Sat 4 July at MIFF 2026
Venue - London's West End.

Important Notes

It's FREE to create and submit a SMASH Pitch.
Selected participants must attend the Script Pitch Live event at MIFF 2026.
Industry experts may not commission your project directly but may provide feedback, connections, and guidance.
Supported by the Aziz Foundation and UK Muslim Film.
Questions? Contact: cupid@mysmash.media

About Muslim International Film Festival

Muslim International Film Festival champions the narratives of international Muslim filmmakers and spotlight their compelling stories. We also offer a platform for productions inspired by Muslim culture and faith, embracing filmmakers of all backgrounds. Our mission is to celebrate and amplify the diverse voices exploring the rich tapestry of Muslim experiences. The MIFF aims to help emerging filmmakers to access opportunities to further their careers. With a focus on recognising and supporting diverse talent, the festival brings together filmmakers with the movers and shakers in the industry, enabling emerging artists to break into the mainstream. The inaugural MIFF will debut in the heart of London commencing with an opening night gala attended by high profile supporters followed by industry talks addressing current challenges and bringing together industry professionals with established and emerging artists. With a carefully curated selection of films concluding with a gala evening followed by an awards ceremony, the MIFF will become the event to witness promising new and diverse talent, showcasing ground-breaking story-telling and visually stunning film.

About My SMASH Media

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