Fresh Cuts Documentary Pitch Projects Announced
FIVE TEAMS TO PITCH IN BOLD NEW INITIATIVE FOR DOCUMENTARIES WITH APPEAL TO YOUNGER AUDIENCES
We’re thrilled to announce the five projects selected to present at the inaugural Fresh Cuts Documentary Pitch at AIDC 2023, presented by Screen Australia.
Fresh Cuts is a new pitching initiative designed to seek out market interest and development funding for new and exciting documentary projects with stories that appeal to young adult audiences.
The selected teams will pitch their projects live on Sunday 5 March to a leading panel of global industry experts for a chance to receive up to $30,000 in development funding from Screen Australia.
THE PROJECTS:
Bimbo Biology Body Breakdown
Your favourite bimbo biologist, Dr Naomi Koh Belic, presents a hyper feminine TikTok series that empowers you with health knowledge and an appreciation of your body.
Australia | Producer: Dr Naomi Koh Belic
Dying to Succeed
After losing everything, a double cancer survivor sets out to rebuild and re-define the success he once had before turning 30.
Australia | Director: Yasmin Suteja; Producer: Jordana Johnson | Culture Machine Pty Ltd Australia; Sweater Weather
Glitter Gang
Breaking stereotypes and burning rubber across the country, Australia’s thrill-seeking women challenge the notion of the male-dominated motorsport industry by creating Australia’s first all-female drift racing team.
Australia | Director: Lyndal Redman; Producer: Dan Clarke | Redman Media; Ad Hoc Docs
The Real Meaning Of Pleasure
A terminal cancer patient living with aspergers and his asexual, autistic sister set out to discover the true meaning of pleasure in a neurotypical world.
Australia | Director: Laneikka Denne; Producers: Adam Finney; Gabriel Murphy
Replica
Chinese women in their 20s and 30s explore an alternative approach to intimate relationships with their artificially intelligent companions.
Australia, China | Director: Chouwa Liang; Producer: Andy Huang | Axel Rise Films
Prior to presenting, Fresh Cuts mentors Charlie Philips (Head of Stories, LYFTA) and Anu Hasbold (Filmmaker & Podcast Producer) will offer pitch training and feedback to teams.
The Fresh Cuts decision maker panel will include Lee Naimo, Head of Online, Screen Australia (Australia), Chloe Cassidy, Executive Producer, ABC Factual & Culture, ABC (Australia), Christine Kecher, Senior Commissioning Editor, Op-Docs, The New York Times (USA), Hollie Fifer, Director Of Australian Programs, Doc Society (Australia), Brendan Kennedy, VP Of Development, VICE News, Vice Media (USA), and Daniella Ortega, Development & Investment Manager, Documentary, Screen Australia (Australia).
The Fresh Cuts Documentary Pitch session takes place on Sunday 5 March during AIDC 2023 and is open to attend by all registered delegates. You can learn more about the pitch HERE.
Main Image: Replica