Pitch Your Documentary at London Breeze Film Festival 2025
London Breeze Film Festival (LBFF) are inviting submissions for their Documentary Pitching Event designed to give filmmakers a live platform to showcase their work to top industry professionals.
This is your chance to pitch your documentary or docu-fiction project in front of producers, commissioners, and key decision-makers. Selected finalists will receive tailored feedback, presentation support, and industry visibility during LBFF’s 2025 edition.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking in-development documentary or docu-fiction projects that meet the following criteria:
At least 80% of your film shot
Minimum 70% of the budget secured
Ability to submit around 20 minutes of edited footage (approx. 3 key scenes)
Pitch to be delivered by the director and/or producer
What You’ll Get
If selected as a finalist, you will:
Join a closed Pitching Workshop on Wednesday 22nd October
Present your project in a live SMASH Pitching Event on Thursday 23rd October
Receive a 15 minute pitch slot, including Q&A with our expert panel
Get bespoke feedback from documentary professionals
Network with industry guests and fellow creators
Prizes to be announced
Participation is free, and your project IP is protected through the SMASH platform.
Important Dates
Wednesday 22 October
1:00–1:30 PM: My SMASH Media Presentation (open to all LBFF attendees)
1:30–3:30 PM: Pitching Workshop (finalists only)
Thursday 23 October
4:30–5:30 PM: Documentary Pitching Event
How to Apply
Create a free Snapshot for your project via mysmash.media
Include the following in your Snapshot:
Logline and synopsis
Creative team bios
Visual treatment
Budget status
20 minutes of edited footage (Vimeo or private link)
Once complete, share your project and apply to the LBFF Documentary Callout
About London Breeze Film Festival
LBFF is a BIFA-accredited international festival championing bold, diverse voices in filmmaking. Now in its ninth edition, the 2025 programme features screenings, panels, XR/VR showcases, and a dedicated industry programme - with a strong emphasis on supporting new talent and meaningful stories.