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Pitch-A-Thon! Roadshow

Pitch your original series script live to a panel of TV industry experts.

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The Pitch-A-Thon! Roadshow brings SeriesFest’s signature Pitch-A-Thon! to leading film festivals and entertainment events across the country.

Selected creators have five minutes to pitch their original series live to a panel of industry professionals, followed by seven minutes of feedback from the panel.

Pitching Workshop
Before taking the stage, selected Pitch-A-Thon! creators participate in an exclusive virtual workshop led by Working Artist Group. Through expert pitch coaching and personalized feedback, creators refine their story and sharpen their presentation, preparing a compelling five-minute pitch for the live competition.

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Submit to SeriesFest’s festival Pitch-A-Thon! in Denver, CO.

Submission materials may vary. Click “Submit” for any open call to view requirements. Only completed submission forms will be reviewed. If you are unable to complete any part of the form, please email info@seriesfest.com for assistance.

Pitchers must be present for the online coaching session and the live event to be eligible. The date of the online coaching session will be determined by participant availability. The live event date is listed in the open call.

To attend the Pitch-A-Thon! as a spectator, please see the event details for ticketing information. Because this traveling program is often held as part of trade shows, festivals, and other industry events, access is determined by the host event.

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Submit for a chance to be one of 3 projects chosen to participate in this program, which includes an online prep session with Working Artist Group and a live pitch session in-person on October 17, 2026, at Twin Cities Film Fest in Minnesota.

Whether you live in Minnesota, your story is set there, or the state helped shape it, we especially encourage you to submit.

One winner will receive a badge to SeriesFest: Season 13 in Denver, CO, April 23–27, 2027, plus one round-trip domestic flight courtesy of Twin Cities Film Fest.

Timeline

August 11, 2026

Submissions Open
$20

September 17, 2026

Submissions Close
$20

October 17, 2026 at 2:15 PM

Pitch-A-Thon! Roadshow
Twin Cities Film Fest, Minnesota
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$15

Pitchers

Nicole & Michael Sebastian
Co-creators, The ONE

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Featured on A&E, E!, VH1, XM/Sirius and countless others…

Dr. Nicole Sebastian, Psychologist, and Professor Michael Sebastian, Sociologist—known as The Dream Team—are the visionary founders of Divine Guidance Institute® Modern-Day Mystery School, a 501c3 nonprofit.

Now married 30+ years, they met in a dream 3 years before meeting in person, this profound experience launched a global movement in Knowingness.

Drawing on decades of research, they have fool proofed and mechanized Divine Guidance through their signature systems: The Ancient Way of Knowing® Trust Yourself System, 1-Magic Word® Vibrational Sound Therapy, and The Love Vibe® Frequency Shift For Love That Resonates.

Coined “Celebrity Life Coaches” by VH1, mystics, and authors of four books. Together they combine decades of expertise in psychology, sociology, and spiritual science to ignite the fire within.

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The ONE

Soulmate experts Dr. Nic and Prof. Mike put newly dating couples through revealing tests to discover the truth: Is this “The ONE”—or a just another heartbreak waiting to happen?

Tahara Lopez
Creator, Dough-Minguez

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Hello! My name is Tahara Lopez, a recent Chapman University graduate and Mexican-American aspiring screenwriter. Despite now living in LA, I’m a proud born-and-raised Minnesotan! Growing up, I loved storytelling in all mediums and throughout the years, that love has only gotten stronger, so it only made sense to strive for a career in the film and television industry. While I’m especially passionate about comedic TV writing, I’m completely open to exploring new avenues and bringing in new interests into my life!

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Dough-Minguez

When Winona Dominguez, a fresh college dropout, moves back in with her Mexican family living in Minnesota, she’ll not only have to find direction in her own personal life, but help her dysfunctional family in their effort to keep the family panadería afloat.

Jasia Ka
Creator, Flyover State

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Jasia Ka is an Emmy and Telly Award–winning film/commercial director and series creator known for her bold “feminist Rocky” point of view. Her work blends realism and fantasy to create irreverent worlds where outsiders take centerstage. She’s directed Margot Robbie, Brooke Shields, and Riz Ahmed in campaigns for clients like BMW, HOKA, Barbie, and Infiniti. On the narrative side, she’s created and directed the BRIC-TV dramedy Girls Aren’t Funny (Best Comedy Writing, SeriesFest), supernatural dark comedy series Bushwitches, and Mark Duplass-supported Stalling (Best Romantic Comedy – HollyShorts). Jasia has been featured in The New York Times, Deadline, IndieWire, NBC and The Hollywood Reporter. She is represented by Eric Williams at Zero Gravity Management.

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Flyover State

After her fiancé’s sudden death, a young woman is haunted by his ghost and forced to team up with his estranged mother in Minneapolis when the dead fiancé’s enemies begin stalking them both. As they uncover the secrets he left behind, their desperate attempts to clean up his illegal schemes spiral into lies, crimes, and an unlikely friendship. The cliff-hanger secrets and dark comedy of Dead to Me meet the heart of The Big C with the deliciously dysfunctional family dynamics of Six Feet Under.

Expert Panel

Michael Rucker
Executive Producer / Director

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Michael Rucker is a Peabody Award-winning Executive Producer and Director in the Unscripted television landscape for over 15 years. Credit highlights include Project Runway, Work of Art, Fast Foodies, 101 Places to Party Before You Die, and heading, developing, and showrunning the most successful and viewed division of Fullscreen’s SVOD.

Erich C. Smith
Senior Talent Agent, TCA MGMT

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Erich C. Smith has been in representation going on 20 years. Smith ran the talent department at a boutique agency where he became known for identifying amazing comedic talent as well as diverse character actors. Since being at TCA, Erich has continued the work he was known for while expanding his portfolio to include staffed writers, produced playwrights, and indie film directors. Erich C. Smith was born and raised in Detroit, MI, lives in Los Angeles with his wife and 2 children, and is an avid contributor to Breast Cancer Research and The Human Rights Campaign.

Crystal Holt
Executive Producer, Saviaj MEDIA

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Crystal Holt is currently an Executive Producer at Saviaj MEDIA, formerly VP Series at 20th Television – a Walt Disney Company and network executive at AMC Networks. With a track record of shaping bold, culturally resonant storytelling, she has developed and overseen acclaimed series across genres including but not limited to Imperfect Women, Interior Chinatown, Genius: MLK/X, Fear the Walking Dead, Washington Black, History of the World Part II and The Wonder Years. She’s known for championing talent, refining story, and navigating complex productions with clarity and vision.

Contact us at info@seriesfest.com to discuss bringing a Pitch-A-Thon! to your location.

More locations coming soon in 2026–2027!
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Previous Expert Panelists

Kiana Chambers

Creative Executive , Wondaland Pictures

Reza Tabrizi

Executive Producer, Chicago Fire

Michael Musante

Film & TV Finance and Development Executive, Cherokee Film

Lisa Ann Walter

Actor-Producer-Comic

Aaliyah Williams

Founder & Producer, Just A Rebel Productions

Teri Weinberg

President,
Yellow Brick Road

Kit Williamson

Writer / Showrunner,
Go Team Entertainment

Jeffrey Stepakoff

President and CEO, Trilith Institute

Christine Dávila

Manager / Producer,
Muchos Mas

Past & Continuing Partners

2020–Present

with additional support from Royal Bank of Canada

2022–2024

2025–Present

2025–Present

2024

with additional support from IFA Chicago, Wana Brands, and United Airlines

2023

2020–Present

2022–Present

with support from Royal Bank of Canada

2025–Present

2025–Present

2024

2023

with support from IFA Chicago, Wana Brands, and United Airlines

Thank you to our program partner

Working Artist Group

Working Artist Group (or WAG), was created in 2014 by expert industry insider, Krista Gano, as an umbrella brand that encompasses all elements necessary for a professional career in the entertainment industry. Offering coaching services, and specialized workshops, it is a one-stop shop for the needs of the working artist and a trusted seal among casting directors, producers, directors and agencies. Krista has spent a career working and advising within every aspect of the industry and has a keen understanding of how the business works. In addition to being a dynamic creative herself, she has helmed the SeriesFest Pitch-a-Thon for many years, presenting the program throughout the US and Canada. She is currently working with creators all over the globe, creating a safe place for creatives to focus on the all important pitch.

DateFee
6/30Submissions Open$40
8/4Submissions Close$40
9/15Pitch-A-Thon! Roadshow
TIFF: The Market
MetroToronto Convention Center
5:00–6:00 PM

Current Opportunities

How To Submit

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How To Submit

Submission materials may vary. Click “Submit” for any open call to view requirements. Only completed submission forms will be reviewed. If you are unable to complete any part of the form, please email info@seriesfest.com for assistance.

Pitchers must be present for the online coaching session and the live event to be eligible. The date of the online coaching session will be determined by participant availability. The live event date is listed in the open call.