Applications Open for The Optimal Pitch: NOMFA Edition

Published on: April 22, 2026

Take your film or television project to the next level with The Optimal Pitch: an intensive online masterclass and workshop designed to help creators visualize, refine, and present their creative ideas - just in time for the NOMFAs!

Led by veteran broadcaster Kevin Wright (former SVP Programming, THE MOVIE NETWORK, HBO CANADA, FAMILY CHANNEL), this edition of the highly-successful program is for Northern Ontario-based filmmakers, offering hands-on guidance toward elevating stories, clarifying visions, and crafting compelling, industry-ready pitches.

Participants will be invited to put their knowledge to the test, pitching directly to Kevin online or in-person at the NOMFA conference in Sudbury.

By the end of this program, Kevin - who has commissioned over sixty television series - will help participants:

• Develop the core component of their pitch, including credentials, creative, and “the ask”;

• Identify the key narrative elements of their Optimal Pitch;

• Learn to anticipate and strategically respond to questions;

• Receive real-time feedback on the good, the bad, and the “needs work”.

Successful applicants will be notified by CION via email by May 22, 2026. Spots are limited. For any questions or concerns about The OptimAl Pitch: NOMFA Edition, please email info@cionorth.ca. 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be minimum of 18 years of age;
• Must be from or based in Northern Ontario.

Required Documentation:

• Recent CV or Portfolio
• Samples of Work/Creative Materials
• Letter of Referral from Industry Associate

Masterclass Structure:

• May 27: Masterclass and Q&A (90 minutes)
• June 3: “Core Elements” Workshop (120 minutes)
• June 10: Online Pitch - Live Feedback (120 minutes)
• June 19: In-Person Pitch: Live Feedback (120 minutes)

Any materials or personal information provided by an applicant through the application form will not be shared or distributed by CION without the express consent of the applicant.