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How to answer the essential question: What is my film really about? - and turn your personal motivation into a creative and strategic asset?
A pitching trailer is more than a teaser - it’s a strategic storytelling tool that can make or break your presentation. But how do you craft one that truly works?
How do you capture the essence of your documentary while convincing decision-makers and partners?
What is essential to include - and what should be left out?
How long is long enough? When is voice-over your friend (and when does it hurt)?
What can you show if you’re still in early development?
How do you balance story, emotion, and style to spark real interest?
What are the most common pitfalls - and how can you avoid them?
Join us for the session with Kasia Boniecka, recognised film editor, who will unpack the nuts and bolts of creating a pitching trailer that persuades and inspires. After her introduction, the floor will open for Q&A - your chance to ask questions, exchange experiences, and take away practical tips.
Don't miss the opportunity to get direct feedback and inspiration.
Kasia Boniecka is a film editor and documentary consultant based in Paris. The films she has worked on have been presented and awarded at international film festivals such as Sundance, Berlinale, IDFA, Locarno, CPH:DOX and Visions du Réel.
She edited We Will Not Fade Away, which, after its Berlinale premiere, was shortlisted for the European Film Award; A Picture to Remember, which opened IDFA 2023 and was screened in the Envision Competition; as well as Welded Together, which this year won the Grand Prix at Sheffield DocFest.
Kasia graduated in Film Editing from the Łódź Film School, where she later returned as a lecturer, teaching students of directing and editing departments for five years. Deeply engaged in education and mentoring, she leads workshops on film editing and visual storytelling, serves as a mentor in the B2B Documentary Network, and works as a trailer tutor at dok.incubator. She is a member of the European Film Academy and the Polish Editors Society.
Read more: https://pitchthedoc.com/article/Pitching-Trailer-Decoded
This session is supported by Polish Film Institute (PISF) and Creative Industries Development Center (CRPK).
Pitch the Doc is an initiative committed to fostering a more democratic and accessible documentary market. Combining documentary expertise with digital solutions, it offers support for the market activity of emerging and established professionals.
Ask About is an online session format created by Pitch the Doc for documentary filmmakers. It features an expert introduction by an invited industry professional, followed by an open Q&A where participants can ask any question, exchange views, and engage in discussion with market practitioners.
