Pitch CONTEST

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Calling all film school students and young creators…

THE PITCH CONTEST « TELL ME A STORY I SEASON 2 ! »

It will take a year out of your life to create your story, are you willing to do that?

Tell Me a Story – Season 2, the Pitch Contest focused on factual (non-fiction) storytelling, organized by the Monte-Carlo Television Festival in collaboration with 1895 Films, led by Co-Founder and Emmy and Peabody Award winning Content Creator and Executive Producer, Tom Jennings. Tell Me a Story, aims to uncover unique, passionate, and compelling story ideas offering untold narratives from a new generation of film creators.

Sounds like a good storyline?... Selected entrants will have the opportunity to showcase their original and non-commercial creations in quick-fire pitch sessions during the Festival’s BUSINESS FORUM industry track. Each presenter will have a maximum of five (5) minutes to pitch, plus a short Q&A time to impress the audience and expert Jury of international television and media executives.

The Tell Me a Story winner will benefit from several exclusive prizes including support from 1895 Films to develop their winning storyline, produce a sizzle reel and introductions to potential buyers, plus tickets for two (2) people to attend the prestigious Golden Nymph Awards Ceremony and Gala Evening at the Festival. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to tell your story!

Pitch Submission — 2026

Applicants may also upload optional supporting materials which are not mandatory but are strongly recommended to complement the entry, including, without limitation, profile photo, PPT, PDF, and/or video content. Any such materials must be uploaded at the time of registration.

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Pitch Details:

Explain your interest in participating in the Pitch Contest “Tell Me a Story” (maximum 250 words)

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PDF file only. Max size: 3 MB
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Watch the 2025 Winning Pitch Story come to life!

The magical environment of the Monte Carlo Television Festival, and being a finalist in the pitch contest, made me feel like a winner for just being there. When my name was called out, in that moment, it felt like the beginning of a new chapter in my life. The collaboration with Tom Jennings and his team at 1895 Films, especially Tom’s guidance while creating the sizzle reel, helped me take ‘30 Days Offline’ from an idea in my head to a TV project with real direction and momentum” Beau Shugarts.

2025 Winner

Beau SHUGARTS

Bryant University (USA)

Watch 2025 Winner, Beau SHUGARTS from Bryant University (USA) 30 Days Offline - show sizzle reel

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In June 2025, I had the honor of hosting the first-ever Pitch Contest for young creatives at the Business Content sessions of the Monte Carlo Television Festival. It was a magical experience. To see young people bring their fresh, new ideas to the Monte Carlo stage was awe-inspiring. Their enthusiasm and creativity gave me hope that there are new storytellers on the horizon who will not only pursue their dreams, but who will help us all see new ways to tell stories as we all thunder forward into the future.

Tom Jennings, CEO, Executive Producer & Writer, 1895 Films

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Not knowing if I'd win the contest or not, the magical environment of the Monte Carlo Television Festival made me feel like a winner for just being there. No matter what happened after that, I know I still would have left with a valuable experience that could lead to new opportunities.
When my name was announced and I won the chance to develop my show with 1895 Films, it felt like the beginning of a new chapter in my life. Before I realized the journey ahead with them, I felt accomplished just for winning. I felt welcomed with a place at the table in the film industry

BEAU SHUGARTS, PITCH CONTEST WINNER

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It was a very enriching experience to learn and be exposed to a real pitch for the first time, and to receive feedback from seasoned professionals

Alba Atencia Garcia, Pitcher

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Pitching at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival was a great opportunity to present my project to experienced industry professionals and connect with wonderful people from the audiovisual world.

LUCIA CANCINOS, Pitcher

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The Business Content sessions offered unparalleled wisdom on the state and future of television production. Students gained a more developed sense of the ecosystem and operations of the industry, while also being reminded that rich and original storytelling is the engine that drives the field. Television will always need good stories and passionate storytellers, regardless of technical innovation or financial constraints in production. A good story will find a way to be told.

VERONICA MCCOMB, DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES, BRYANT UNIVERSITY

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