Not at this time. We are looking for something that can be made commercially as we gain traction.

As long as there is heavy VFX involved. We currently can't support full live action.

Yes, we've opened it up to game pitches!

Yes, we can still build a pitch with you! If it gets picked up for production and it’s a medium we are not capable of at the time, we are happy to reach out to our trusted partners to help us in areas needed.

Once per Pitchfest.

DaVinci Resolve is a great free editing software if you’re wanting to edit in content/visuals for your project video. This will be shown at Pitchfest if selected for Round 1.

During the Pitchfest process, we will want the creator to focus on creating a pitch deck first. We would be interested in spinning the idea off into other media if together, we see fit. One would likely follow the other so that it can build on the success and audience of the previous one.

No, it does not need to, unless your plan for your story is to move towards a NZ distributor.

Yes, we are opening up to entries from all over Oceania! As a New Zealand company we want to invest in the local arts and pool of activity here in Aotearoa and extend that opportunity to our neighbours.

If you have NZ Residency or Citizenship Status you are able to enter Pitchfest. If you're selected to move onto Round 1, we can connect you remotely on the event day via google hangouts. If time zones is a challenge, we will try our best to log any feedback or reactions to your idea to share with you afterwards.

Round 1 creators will receive the $2 500 when selected from the pool of submissions. If they re-enter with the same idea, the money will not be given again.

Round 2 creators will receive $10,000 after the option agreement is signed.

Round 3 creators will recieve $100 000 into the JVC (Joint Venture Company) once you've planned a budget and is approved by Floating Rock.

Yes, if they mutually would like to work on your project, we will do our best to make that person(s) available for your project.

Pool of submissions: Continue developing and absolutely re-submit at the next Pitchfest!

Round 1: Re-work and re-submit at the next Floating Rock Pitchfest.

Round 2: If we feel like there's a lot of potential, and you developing, you could get picked up as wildcard (Floating Rock invests in you). Otherwise, you'll have to re-submit at the following Floating Rock Pitchfest.

Distributors: We'll keep the pitch on the pitch plate for another time.

We want to involve you as much as possible throughout your story's development. Your personal abilities and experience will inform us what role you would be the best suited for. Streaming studios will generally not greenlight a show with a novice director or writer. We have options of pairing you up with exerienced people. We want the best chance for your story to succeed and that means assigning the best fit to each role. One thing is certain, you will be credited as the show creator!

Depends on the project, target audience, and market timing. Floating Rock always has someone going to conferences throughout the year with a slate of projects at hand to chat to relevant connections.

Percentages will be individually determined between Floating Rock and the creator.
We understand the variety in development stages per idea so that will be taken into account.
Rough starting points below.

Round 1 = 100% yours
Round 2 = Floating Rock minority stake (15%)
Round 3 = Floating Rock majority stake to reflect the risk and money invested into the idea (50%-60%)

Yes, it will remain confidential in the pool of submissions and completely yours. Once you’ve made it to Round 1 and onwards, we are keen to start building an audience base and showcase bits and pieces of you and the IP. Please see our privacy policy and terms and conditions for more details.

Everyone attending Pitchfest is hand picked. This is not a public event. We only invite people who are highly accomplished in the field and have a high level of integrity. On top of that, everyone will be required to sign a special, extremely tight NDA to be able to see any of the pitches.

You may add the copyright © with your name and year onto your content to recognise your rights over your work. More details on NZ’s copyrights information

Trademarking the name and brand in relation to the production company you incorporate is then protected. More details on NZ’s trademark information

If you’re moving onto Round 3 you may be required to create a JVC (Joint Venture Company), you can read details on incorporating a company here. Floating Rock and your company will share stakes moving forward. You are welcome to do this prior to entering into Pitchfest for ease of mind for trademarking/copyrights.

Pitch presenters, Floating Rock team, small panel of industry experts ie. Supervisors, Producers, Showrunners etc. We carefully choose various passionate, critical thinkers and creatives who have years of film or storytelling experience that are keen to help build great stories with you.

We currently only have space to reserve 2 seats for you and one other to attend Pitchfest. If you would like to bring more, please email pitchfest@floating-rock.com and we can further determine the amount of seats available.

You don’t have to bring anything, but if you want to bring something related to your idea that you’d like to showcase, bring it! On the event date, we will showcase your project video that you’ve submitted.

We can host an online video call. If you are pitching, you may film your pitch to play locally at the event.
If time zones are a challenge, we will try our best to log any feedback or reactions to your idea to share with you afterwards.

The value of the Creator's contribution/shares and the services each party will provide will be discussed between the Creator and FR.

The handling of accounting/tax and sharing of admin costs are generally covered by the business owner.