After extensive deliberation, eight participants have been selected to present their film projects to a jury in front of a live audience at the Gimli Film Festival in the Rogers and Manitoba Film & Music pitch competition.

Each participant will have only three minutes to convey his or her story. Following each pitch, the jury will offer their feedback and ask questions for seven minutes. Not only is this a chance for finalists to showcase their projects, the winner will receive a $15,000 development prize.

Congratulations to the finalists:
Bloom – Ryan FitzGerald
Fat Man Dancing – John B. Lowe
Indie Game – The Movie – James Swirsky and Lisanne Pajot
Legend of Francis the Pig – Clinton Skibitzky
Mr. Writer – Nicholas Friesen and Kaeleigh Ayre
Not Dead Yet – Sarah Constible, Tricia Cooper and Gordon Tanner
Silverback – Dan Licoppe and Dan Walechuk
The Giant Remains – John Gregory Sturko

This event is free and open to the public on July 24 from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Gimli Theatre, 74 2nd Ave., Gimli, Manitoba.

For more information about the On Screen Manitoba initiative and the Gimli Film Festival, click here.