Mosquers X Rifelion Script & Pitch Competition

Rifelion is partnering with The Mosquers Film Festival for the second year in a row to support Muslim screenwriters.

Individuals or teams will be required to submit a one-page synopsis of their short film idea and a 8-12 page script.

The scripts must feature Muslim characters and must be sci-fi, horror or fantasy-themed.

Select finalists will be required to submit an updated 8-12 page short film script and a 5-10 page pitch deck which they will present live at The Mosquers Film Festival in Edmonton, Alberta on September 21, 2024.

$1,000 in prizes!

Deadline to apply is July 24, 2024. APPLY HERE.

Sponsored by Rifelion Media, The Mosquers Film Festival, and the RASA Film Group.

Overview:

  • Pitch competition for the best short film idea, one-pager, script, and presentation.

  • Individuals and teams are encouraged to apply. Individuals cannot be a part of more than one team.

  • Writer and director teams are encouraged to apply and will be given preference. Both the writer and director must be Muslim and can’t be the same person.

  • A co-writer or co-director who is not Muslim is allowed.

  • Scripts can be any topic or subject matter, but must be sci-fi, horror, or fantasy films.

  • Must feature Muslim characters.

  • Open to anyone around the world. If selected as a finalist, one person from the team must be present to pitch live at The Mosquers Film Festival on September 21, 2024.

  • No use of existing characters, logos, brands, etc.

  • No previously produced or written material or adaptations.

  • You retain all IP and rights.

Instructions and Process:

  1. Individuals or teams must submit a one-page synopsis of their idea and a draft script (partial or finished) using the application form by July 24, 2024.

  2. Up to 15 Semi-Finalists will be selected on a rolling basis. Semi-Finalists will be selected based on their originality, core message, producibility, and team.

  3. Semi-Finalists will be required to do an live, online pitch (5-10 page pitch deck) to judges during the week of August 5, 2024. Each pitch will be 5 minutes followed by up to 10 minutes of questions.

  4. Six finalists will be announced on August 20, 2024.

  5. Finalists will be able to resubmit their 8-12 page script and a 5-10 page pitch deck by September 18, 2024 at 11:59 pm PT.

  6. Finalists must sent at least one member of your team to The Mosquers Film Festival to pitch your movie live in front of on September 21, 2024 (All Finalists are invited to attend the Festival for free).

  7. Each pitch will be in front of the full festival audience (including the judges). Pitches must not be more than 5 minutes long.

  8. Winners will be announced at the end of the day.

Prizes:

  • Top team wins $500 USD and chance to have their film produced by Rifelion Media.

  • Second Place wins $250 USD

  • Audience Award wins $250 USD

  • Judges will base prizes on originality, pitch, core message, producibility, dialogue, character development, and team.

Deadlines:

  • June 24, 2024: Applications Open (Apply here)

  • July 24, 2024: Applications Close

  • August 1- August 9, 2024: Semi-finalists pitches online.

  • August 20, 2024: Top 6 Finalists announced

  • September 18, 2024: Finalists submit final script and pitch deck

  • September 20-22, 2024: The Mosquers Film Festival

  • September 21, 2024: Finalists Live Pitch @ The Mosquers Film Festival

Application:

  • Apply Here

  • Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to change anything.

  • Learn more during one of our three information sessions: