• Kevin Wright

    Applications Open for The Optimal Pitch: NOMFA Edition

    Northern Ontario filmmakers encouraged to apply for pitch development training before May 15, 2026.

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    Film & TV

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”.

Applications for The Optimal Pitch: NOMFA Edition are open until 5 PM (ET) on Friday, May 15, 2026.

Apply Here
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 (Optional)

Masterclass Structure:

  • May 27: Masterclass and Q&A (90 minutes) - 7:00 PM
  • June 3: “Core Elements” Workshop (120 minutes) - 7:00 PM
  • June 10: Online Pitch - Live Feedback (120 minutes) - 7:00 PM
  • June 19: In-Person Pitch: Live Feedback (120 minutes) - 1:00 PM
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.