Pitch Deck - Sizzle Reel - Trailer Contest


Summer 2025

Best Pitch Deck

Frederick Rauschenbach's
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"Boys of the Burning Sky"
A powerful, emotionally grounded story that pays tribute to the real Marine aviators who fought across the Pacific. Built on authenticity and the unshakable bonds of brotherhood, the project captures both the scope of war and the intimacy of the men who lived it. 
The pitch deck clearly lays out the vision for a gripping limited series one that balances intense, high-stakes action with deeply personal stories of courage, loss, and loyalty. Through its rich characters and honest portrayal of sacrifice, it offers a moving portrait of the human spirit under fire
Frederick Rauschenbach "Boys of the Burning Sky"
Congratulations to a highly competitive field of talented writers and filmmakers...
with amazing projects worthy of development (and production!).
Spring 2025
Best Pitch Deck

Amy Townsend's
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"Before They're Gone"

A brilliant but emotionally barricaded detective possessed by a terrifying psychic ability as she's
haunted by what she sees--and what she doesn't see quickly enough.
The carefully-crafted pitch deck effectively and succinctly presents the key elements for
a dynamic television series, as it presents afull season arc featuring a compelling female lead 
​forced to deal with ticking-clock professional challenges as she deals with her own traumatic past.
Amy Townsend "lives and breathes crime stories." 
Congratulations to a highly competitive field of talented writers and filmmakers...
with amazing projects worthy of development (and production!).
Winter 2025
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Best Sizzle Reel

Dominic Giannetti & Glen Evelyn
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"Our Family Pride"
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Our Family Pride delivers a bold and emotionally rich narrative, tackling complex themes of identity, family, and self-acceptance with authenticity and heart. Its dynamic mix of comedy and drama, paired with vibrant visuals and strong character-driven storytelling, keeps the audience engaged while shedding light on important LGBTQ+ experiences. With its well-crafted dialogue, diverse settings, and compelling performances, this project has the potential thus making it a meaningful contribution to the conversation around personal identity and societal expectations.
Fall 2024
Best Pitch Deck
Joseph Stephen Meadows
"It's Only Life"


Spring 2024

Best Movie Trailer
Gunnar E. Garret Jr. & Ritchie Greer
"The Fostered"
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Fall 2023

Best Dual Media - Screenplay & Sizzle Reel 
​John McCarney: "Operation Babylift"
  See the "Operation Babylift" sizzle reel in John's Screening Room
Best Sizzle Reel 
​Krista Bradley: "Wonderland Cave"
  See the "Wonderland Cave" sizzle reel in Krista Bradley's Screening Room
Best Pitch Deck
​Molly Virostek: "The Hemingways"
  See "The Hemingways" sizzle reel in Molly Virostek's Screening Room