SeriesFest’s Pitch-A-Thon! returns to Twin Cities Film Fest for an exciting live pitching competition!
Watch selected creators pitch their original series to top industry professionals and receive live expert feedback. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring a dream show to the screen while cheering on emerging voices.
MEET THE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
✨ Michael Rucker | Executive Producer & Director
A Peabody Award-winning producer and director with more than 15 years in unscripted television. His credits include Project Runway, Work of Art, Fast Foodies, and 101 Places to Party Before You Die.
✨ Crystal Holt | Executive Producer, Saviaj MEDIA
Formerly VP of Series at 20th Television and a network executive at AMC Networks, Crystal has helped shape acclaimed series including Interior Chinatown, Genius: MLK/X, Fear the Walking Dead, and The Wonder Years.
✨ Erich C. Smith | Senior Talent Agent, TCA MGMT
With nearly 20 years in talent representation, Erich champions comedic talent and diverse character actors, alongside writers, playwrights, and independent film directors.
✨ Claire Taylor-Smith | Chief Programming Officer, SeriesFest
Claire leads programming for SeriesFest’s annual Denver festival and year-round initiatives, including independent pilot competitions and the Women Directing Mentorship in collaboration with Shondaland.
PITCH-A-THON! FINALISTS
🎬 Flyover State — Jasia Ka
🎬 Dough-Minguez — Tahara Lopez
🎬 The One — Nicole and Michael Sebastia
Discover the perspectives behind bringing stories to the screen, championing talent, and creating opportunities for emerging voices.
MAKE IT A SERIESFEST AFTERNOON!
Before Pitch-A-Thon!, join us at 12:00 PM for the FREE SeriesFest: Unscripted Block, showcasing POETIC JUSTICE and NEVER GET BUSTED. Experience compelling episodics that bring real stories to life through unscripted storytelling that informs, inspires, and captivates audiences.
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