Pitch & Pathways
Pitch & Pathways
Transform your project ideas into actionable plans through focused pitch sessions with industry professionals, sponsors, and panelists. This informal yet dynamic session creates dedicated space for you to present your projects to decision-makers in a supportive environment. Whether you’re seeking financing advice, distribution strategies, or co-production partnerships, this session provides expert guidance to move your project from concept to reality—culminating in your opportunity to pitch directly to the jury who will determine the Forum Filmmaker Award winner. After your pitch, you’ll receive direct live feedback from the jury, offering invaluable insights to refine and strengthen your project
The Post Lounge Group Forum Filmmaker Award
In the spirit of the Forum’s commitment to transforming projects into productions, The Post Lounge Group—encompassing full-service post-production company The Post Lounge and its production arm Orange Entertainment Co.—will recognize the project or participant demonstrating the most significant creative and professional growth throughout the four-day Forum.
The winner will receive a $10,000 development package, comprising tailored production and post-production services drawn from across The Post Lounge and Orange Entertainment Co., along with three (3) months of complimentary office space at one of The Post Lounge Group’s studios in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, or Melbourne.
This award celebrates not just where projects begin, but how far they can travel when meaningful connections, cultural intelligence, and collaborative spirit converge—supported by tangible industry partnership and real-world creative backing.
Date: Thursday 27 November 2025
Time: 9.00am – 12.00noon
The Langham, Gold Coast
Only available to filmmakers on the Explorer Pass and above.
The Asia Pacific Screen Academy expresses its respect for and acknowledgement of the South East Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of country, including the custodial communities on whose land works are created and celebrated by the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. We acknowledge the continuing connection to land, waters and communities. We also pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We recognise the integral role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and First Nations peoples continue to play in storytelling and celebration spaces.