Submissions
More info on Pitch Competition below
Submissions Timeline
February 1, 2025 – Opening Date
April 1, 2025 – Short Form: Early Deadline (7 Categories)
April 21, 2025 – Feature Length: Early Deadline (6 Categories)
June 18, 2025 – Short Form: Regular Deadline (6 Categories)
July 9, 2025 – Feature Length: Regular Deadline (7 Categories)
July 30, 2025 – Short Form: Final Deadline (6 Categories)
August 20, 2025 – Feature Length: Final Deadline (7 Categories)
August 31, 2025 – Notification Date
Pitch Comp
A CLIMATE NARRATIVE PITCH COMPETITION Presented by MFF and Documentaries Don’t Work
The average person can’t name a climate documentary. But everyone can name their favorite film. CARBON COPY is a pitch competition seeking bold, original narrative concepts that seamlessly integrate climate themes into compelling stories.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR?
Features, TV, or unscripted concepts, reality TV Any genre: Drama, comedy, thriller, romance, sci-fi, fantasy, etc Climate-integrated, commercially viable, emotionally resonante
WHO CAN SUBMIT ?
Screenwriters, directors, producers, storytellers, climate enthusiasts
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR?
Treatment (max 5 pages) Logline Optional: Character descriptions, visual deck. PRIZES The winner will receive an exclusive invitation to speak on a panel alongside industry change makers at The Impact Lounge in Utah, January 2026. Round-trip flight Hotel accommodations Featured spotlight across our social media and marketing platforms.