The annual FÍS TV Summit is returning to Galway in-person for 2023, after two years of being hosted online. As a part of the 2023 FÍS TV Summit, there will be a Pitching Competition where the winning pitch will win a prize of €1,000. The competition is open to individuals or teams who are developing an idea for a live action television drama, TV single, mini-series, short form/web series.  

Up to six individuals or teams will take part and they will each have up to 5 minutes to   pitch their idea (plus 3 minutes to answer questions) to the FÍS TV Summit audience, with a panel of industry experts deciding who wins the prize.  

Projects may be an original or adapted concept for the first series of a live action television drama, TV single, mini-series, short form/web series with all genres eligible (eg. drama, comedy, romantic, crime thriller, sci-fi, etc.) 

How to apply 

 The closing date for applications for the Pitching Competition is 5pm on Wednesday 18th January 2023. Participants will be notified by Wednesday 25th January and must be available to pitch on Thursday 2nd February in Galway. Please ensure your availability before applying. The pitching event is presented with the support of Ardán, the National Talent Academy for Film & TV and the WRAP Fund. 

The application form with Guidelines for submission can be found here. For more information contact [email protected]