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Welcome to the AFI Thesis Pitch Event Scoring page.

We are excited for AFI’s Thesis Pitch Event on Friday, September 19 at 4:00 p.m. PT.  All pitches will be scored live immediately following each team’s presentation.  Once a team concludes its presentation, click the plus sign next to the appropriate film title and score each element on a scale of 1 – 5 with 5 being the highest score and 1 as the lowest score.  The scoring window for each film is in the minutes immediately following the presentation.  The scoring window closes as soon as the next team begins its pitch.

Production awards will be given from the pooled donor fund in incremental amounts based on the ranking of each team’s aggregated score.

5150

AFIC Pitch Event 2025 - 5150
5150

Please score each element on a scale of 1 – 5 with 5 being the highest score and 1 as the lowest score.

Is the subject matter or main idea clear to the audience and is the team aligned in telling the same story?
Does it have originality and potential to stand out artistically?
Is the main character engaging and interesting with clear challenges and is there a turning point for them? And is there at least one other strong supporting or antagonistic character?
A score of 5 would mean all members of the team are on the same page in terms of the style and thematic intent of the story. There is clearly a shared vision that the team aims to realize. A lower score might mean the team didn’t feel cohesive or united in its’ efforts to tell the story.
Are you convinced as an audience member that you want to see the finished film? Is there something artistically appealing about the story and characters? A lower score would mean you’ve determined the story and vision lacked clarity and were not well conveyed.

DOOR KNOCKING

AFIC Pitch Event 2025 - DOOR KNOCKING

DOOR KNOCKING

Please score each element on a scale of 1 – 5 with 5 being the highest score and 1 as the lowest score.

Is the subject matter or main idea clear to the audience and is the team aligned in telling the same story?
Does it have originality and potential to stand out artistically?
Is the main character engaging and interesting with clear challenges and is there a turning point for them? And is there at least one other strong supporting or antagonistic character?
A score of 5 would mean all members of the team are on the same page in terms of the style and thematic intent of the story. There is clearly a shared vision that the team aims to realize. A lower score might mean the team didn’t feel cohesive or united in its’ efforts to tell the story.
Are you convinced as an audience member that you want to see the finished film? Is there something artistically appealing about the story and characters? A lower score would mean you’ve determined the story and vision lacked clarity and were not well conveyed.

THE BEACH DAY

AFIC Pitch Event 2025 - THE BEACH DAY

THE BEACH DAY

Please score each element on a scale of 1 – 5 with 5 being the highest score and 1 as the lowest score.

Is the subject matter or main idea clear to the audience and is the team aligned in telling the same story?
Does it have originality and potential to stand out artistically?
Is the main character engaging and interesting with clear challenges and is there a turning point for them? And is there at least one other strong supporting or antagonistic character?
A score of 5 would mean all members of the team are on the same page in terms of the style and thematic intent of the story. There is clearly a shared vision that the team aims to realize. A lower score might mean the team didn’t feel cohesive or united in its’ efforts to tell the story.
Are you convinced as an audience member that you want to see the finished film? Is there something artistically appealing about the story and characters? A lower score would mean you’ve determined the story and vision lacked clarity and were not well conveyed.

JESS & MAE - THE END OF A LOVE AFFAIR

AFIC Pitch Event 2025 - JESS & MAE - THE END OF A LOVE AFFAIR

JESS & MAE - THE END OF A LOVE AFFAIR

Please score each element on a scale of 1 – 5 with 5 being the highest score and 1 as the lowest score.

Is the subject matter or main idea clear to the audience and is the team aligned in telling the same story?
Does it have originality and potential to stand out artistically?
Is the main character engaging and interesting with clear challenges and is there a turning point for them? And is there at least one other strong supporting or antagonistic character?
A score of 5 would mean all members of the team are on the same page in terms of the style and thematic intent of the story. There is clearly a shared vision that the team aims to realize. A lower score might mean the team didn’t feel cohesive or united in its’ efforts to tell the story.
Are you convinced as an audience member that you want to see the finished film? Is there something artistically appealing about the story and characters? A lower score would mean you’ve determined the story and vision lacked clarity and were not well conveyed.

PARADISE

AFIC Pitch Event 2025 - PARADISE

PARADISE

Please score each element on a scale of 1 – 5 with 5 being the highest score and 1 as the lowest score.

Is the subject matter or main idea clear to the audience and is the team aligned in telling the same story?
Does it have originality and potential to stand out artistically?
Is the main character engaging and interesting with clear challenges and is there a turning point for them? And is there at least one other strong supporting or antagonistic character?
A score of 5 would mean all members of the team are on the same page in terms of the style and thematic intent of the story. There is clearly a shared vision that the team aims to realize. A lower score might mean the team didn’t feel cohesive or united in its’ efforts to tell the story.
Are you convinced as an audience member that you want to see the finished film? Is there something artistically appealing about the story and characters? A lower score would mean you’ve determined the story and vision lacked clarity and were not well conveyed.

THE HOLE

AFIC Pitch Event 2025 - THE HOLE

THE HOLE

Please score each element on a scale of 1 – 5 with 5 being the highest score and 1 as the lowest score.

Is the subject matter or main idea clear to the audience and is the team aligned in telling the same story?
Does it have originality and potential to stand out artistically?
Is the main character engaging and interesting with clear challenges and is there a turning point for them? And is there at least one other strong supporting or antagonistic character?
A score of 5 would mean all members of the team are on the same page in terms of the style and thematic intent of the story. There is clearly a shared vision that the team aims to realize. A lower score might mean the team didn’t feel cohesive or united in its’ efforts to tell the story.
Are you convinced as an audience member that you want to see the finished film? Is there something artistically appealing about the story and characters? A lower score would mean you’ve determined the story and vision lacked clarity and were not well conveyed.

BITER

AFIC Pitch Event 2025 - BITER

BITER

Please score each element on a scale of 1 – 5 with 5 being the highest score and 1 as the lowest score.

Is the subject matter or main idea clear to the audience and is the team aligned in telling the same story?
Does it have originality and potential to stand out artistically?
Is the main character engaging and interesting with clear challenges and is there a turning point for them? And is there at least one other strong supporting or antagonistic character?
A score of 5 would mean all members of the team are on the same page in terms of the style and thematic intent of the story. There is clearly a shared vision that the team aims to realize. A lower score might mean the team didn’t feel cohesive or united in its’ efforts to tell the story.
Are you convinced as an audience member that you want to see the finished film? Is there something artistically appealing about the story and characters? A lower score would mean you’ve determined the story and vision lacked clarity and were not well conveyed.

YOUR MAN EDDIE

AFIC Pitch Event 2025 - YOUR MAN EDDIE

YOUR MAN EDDIE

Please score each element on a scale of 1 – 5 with 5 being the highest score and 1 as the lowest score.

Is the subject matter or main idea clear to the audience and is the team aligned in telling the same story?
Does it have originality and potential to stand out artistically?
Is the main character engaging and interesting with clear challenges and is there a turning point for them? And is there at least one other strong supporting or antagonistic character?
A score of 5 would mean all members of the team are on the same page in terms of the style and thematic intent of the story. There is clearly a shared vision that the team aims to realize. A lower score might mean the team didn’t feel cohesive or united in its’ efforts to tell the story.
Are you convinced as an audience member that you want to see the finished film? Is there something artistically appealing about the story and characters? A lower score would mean you’ve determined the story and vision lacked clarity and were not well conveyed.

THE END OF THE WORLD

AFIC Pitch Event 2025 - THE END OF THE WORLD

THE END OF THE WORLD

Please score each element on a scale of 1 – 5 with 5 being the highest score and 1 as the lowest score.

Is the subject matter or main idea clear to the audience and is the team aligned in telling the same story?
Does it have originality and potential to stand out artistically?
Is the main character engaging and interesting with clear challenges and is there a turning point for them? And is there at least one other strong supporting or antagonistic character?
A score of 5 would mean all members of the team are on the same page in terms of the style and thematic intent of the story. There is clearly a shared vision that the team aims to realize. A lower score might mean the team didn’t feel cohesive or united in its’ efforts to tell the story.
Are you convinced as an audience member that you want to see the finished film? Is there something artistically appealing about the story and characters? A lower score would mean you’ve determined the story and vision lacked clarity and were not well conveyed.

LITTLE EGYPT

AFIC Pitch Event 2025 - LITTLE EGYPT

LITTLE EGYPT

Please score each element on a scale of 1 – 5 with 5 being the highest score and 1 as the lowest score.

Is the subject matter or main idea clear to the audience and is the team aligned in telling the same story?
Does it have originality and potential to stand out artistically?
Is the main character engaging and interesting with clear challenges and is there a turning point for them? And is there at least one other strong supporting or antagonistic character?
A score of 5 would mean all members of the team are on the same page in terms of the style and thematic intent of the story. There is clearly a shared vision that the team aims to realize. A lower score might mean the team didn’t feel cohesive or united in its’ efforts to tell the story.
Are you convinced as an audience member that you want to see the finished film? Is there something artistically appealing about the story and characters? A lower score would mean you’ve determined the story and vision lacked clarity and were not well conveyed.

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