NUS Pitch It

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Curious about the timeline of Pitch It! 2024! 👀👀
Here it is!!🔥🔥

If you have doubts, we have also prepared an online pre-briefing session for you! Talk to us before letting go!🔥🔥

Here’s what you can expect during the session:

⏱️2:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Introduction & Competition Overview
Lear about the competition timeline and structure as our Project Director, Bohan, shares a comprehensive overview.

🔍2:15 PM - 2:35 PM: Problem Statement Presentation
Explore the challenges awaiting you in Pitch It! 2024 through insightful presentations.

🤔2:35 PM - 3:00 PM: Q&A Session
Have burning questions or seek inspiration? Ms. Jie Yi from Mediacorp and Bohan are here to address your queries and fuel your excitement for the competition.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! 😢Secure your spot now by registering HERE!👇👇
https://bit.ly/PitchIt2024Infosession

If you have doubts, we have also prepared an online pre-briefing session for you! Talk to us before letting go!🔥🔥

Here’s what you can expect during the session:

⏱️2:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Introduction & Competition Overview
Lear about the competition timeline and structure as our Project Director, Bohan, shares a comprehensive overview.

🔍2:15 PM - 2:35 PM: Problem Statement Presentation
Explore the challenges awaiting you in Pitch It! 2024 through insightful presentations.

🤔2:35 PM - 3:00 PM: Q&A Session
Have burning questions or seek inspiration? Ms. Jie Yi from Mediacorp and Bohan are here to address your queries and fuel your excitement for the competition.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! 😢Secure your spot now by registering HERE!👇👇
https://bit.ly/PitchIt2024Infosession

🌟✨ Dive into a Day of Inspiration! 🎥🤝

Join us at the Pitch It! 2023 Grand Finals for an unforgettable day of enriching experiences. Engage with finalist pitches, connect with industry experts and guests, and delve into a thought-provoking panel discussion on the Ethics of Social Change Communication. 🎬📣

🎟️ Reserve your spot now via the link in our bio! (bit.ly/pitchitfinals2023) Don't miss out on an inspiring day filled with innovation, connections, and meaningful conversations. See you there! 🙌❤️

🤔 What does it take to tell stories that drive change? How can we preserve the dignity of the communities through social change communication? 💭💭

If you’re interested in learning more about what Social Change Communication entails, THIS IS FOR YOU🫵 Come join us at our Pitch It! 2023 Grand Finals and hear from our inspiring panellists! We will be exploring the Ethics of Social Change Communications with 4 experts in the field. Swipe to find out more! ➡️➡️➡️

Get yourself a seat at our Finals: bit.ly/pitchitfinals2023

🎬🌟 Peek Behind the Curtain! 🎥✨
Witness the passion and dedication that went into creating the impactful short films for the Pitch It! 2023 🏆📽️

Here’s a quick peek at the behind-the-scenes of the teams bringing their vision to life!

🎉 Join us in celebrating the incredible journey of our finalists as they poured their hearts into each frame, shaping stories that inspire change and ignite hope! 🔥🌍 We're thrilled to invite you to be a part of this meaningful event on 26 August 2023, at the Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium 🏛️👏

✨ Experience the power of storytelling and the impact of social change communications firsthand. 🌱📣 To reserve your spot and join us in honouring these talented filmmakers, RSVP now at the link in our bio! (bit.ly/pitchitfinals2023) 🙌🎟️
Limited seats available, so secure your place today! 💫❤️

🌟 Lights, Camera, Impact! 🎬
Join us on August 26, 2023, at the Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium as we gather for the momentous Grand Finals of Pitch It! 2023 🏆🎉 A celebration of creativity, passion, and social change! 🌍✨

🎥 Witness the culmination of hard work and dedication from talented budding filmmakers who will be pitching their short films focused on social change communication.

🏅 Let's applaud these incredible teams who've made it to the Finals, each using their storytelling prowess to drive meaningful impact on the 5 prevailing social issues in our society: Homelessness, Mental-Wellbeing, Gender Equality, Sustainability and Quality Education🌟💡

Mark your calendars and be part of this memorable event as we honour their vision and contribution to a better world! 🙌🌎
RSVP at bit.ly/pitchitfinals2023

It may have been a scorching Saturday at the Video Production Masterclass conducted by G.H.Y Culture & Media but at least we had the newly launched Sencha Japanese Green Tea to keep us hydrated!

A big thank you to for sponsoring our Semi-finalist teams with thirst-quenching drinks! 🍃✨

With a jam-packed itinerary for the Video Production Masterclass conducted by G.H.Y Culture & Media, our Semi-finalist teams had their tummies filled with yummy Tangy Chicken and Tempeh burgers for lunch!

A big thank you to for sponsoring lunch for the participants! As they say, the ideal way to one's heart is through food 🤪👀

It's D-4 to our first session at Pitch It! 2023 😱💫 Thank you to those who have signed up and we are so excited to be part of your creative journey~ 🥳

To those who haven't, today is your last chance to register as registration officially closes 24 hours from now on 8 March, 12pm! 👀✍🏼

Till then, stay tuned for more updates on Pitch It! 2023 🥰🫶🏼

Are you still contemplating whether you should join us at Pitch It! 2023? As emphasised in our earlier posts, this year's theme is centred around the topic of Social Causes but... what exactly are they? 🤔💭

✨Here are the sub-themes that we will be focusing on:

✏️ Homelessness
✏️ Mental Well-being
✏️ Quality Education
✏️ Sustainability
✏️ Gender Equality

We are looking forward to your works of creativity and if you haven't already done so, you sign up by accessing the link in our bio at bit.ly/pitchit2023! 😆❤️

Some of you have reached out to us about it and so...💥We're extending the sign-up deadline for Pitch It! 2023💥

It's very heartwarming to see so many of you reaching out to ask more about Pitch It! and carrying so much passion and interest for the social causes that you wish to champion🫶🫶

This competition is one that cannot be missed! We have workshops by well-established industry practitioners in the social change and media sector, as well as opportunities for you to mingle with like-minded individuals🔥

Sign up at bit.ly/pitchit2023 by 8 March 2023, 12pm. You may choose to register as a soloist, pair, trio (what a great way to expand your social circle), or even in groups of 5!

Come journey with us to shed light on the marginalised issues you care for.

Next up, we have Iyan, a Communications and New Media Major at NUS!

Besides forging new friendships and building memorable experiences together as a team, the exposure to the media industry and behind-the-scenes of producing a film awed Iyan. As a beginner in filmmaking, Iyan has gained new insights not only from industry professionals but from his peers who came from different backgrounds as him.

“My groupmates taught me a lot about scriptwriting, being more experienced themselves and I enjoyed their kind tutelage as I tried to reconcile the writing techniques I had already learned with the unfamiliar notion of writing with the intention to produce a film.”

🗣Here are some words of advice from Iyan:🗣

Go in with an open mindset! The challenges set during the competition give you a lot of room to work with so you can push yourself and learn new skills/hone the skills you already have. You will have quite a lot of chances to develop your personal voice as well during the process of scriptwriting and filming.

The individuals involved (organisers, media company, professors etc) all give great advice which really helps with analysing your video as well as your experience during the competition itself so do listen to them well.

Don't be too scared because ultimately this competition is quite lenient to beginners and there will be masterclasses to help get you up to speed with some of the fundamentals of filmmaking.

All the best!

Next up, let us hear from Cai Tong, a Business Administration major at NUS!

Participating in Pitch It! 2022 with some knowledge in filmmaking, Cai Tong still found the workshops and content led by industry experts insightful. Diving deeper into the different aspects of filmmaking (i.e. Three Act Structure, Key Elements of Treatment, How to Develop A Logline etc), she felt that she has benefited a lot from coming to Pitch It!

🗣Here are some words of advice from Cai Tong: 🗣

My advice for Pitch It! 2023 participants is to be as creative as they can and to contribute as many ideas as they can during the brainstorming sessions as it may help to ignite some thoughts for the creation of their team's story treatment.

This week, let us hear from our past participants about their experiences with us at Pitch It!

A graduating Year 4 Accountancy and CNM major at NUS took the leap of faith last year and signed up for Pitch It! 2022 alone — Like many others, not knowing anyone else can be scary.

Wen Yu did not have any experience in film production prior to Pitch It! Despite not having prior knowledge of video production, it turned out to be a really positive experience working with everyone because nobody was excluded for not being as knowledgeable in certain areas. Everyone was learning from the workshops and industry experts/mentors together as a group, sharing ideas and helping one another.

🗣Here are some words of advice from Wen Yu: 🗣

My advice would be to enjoy every moment of it and be participative. The mentorship with the scriptwriters, film production workshops and excursions were what made the whole process interesting and fun. It was a good build-up to the actual filmmaking process and the skills they shared were helpful. Don't go into the competition thinking that you have the best film idea and make winning the only goal, sometimes listening to the opinions of others and learning from feedback is equally important. Ultimately, it is the journey that will bring you more fulfilment than the end product!

We heard you!

The CNM Society is organising a session for some of you who have questions about Pitch It! 2023 and want to find out more about the competition, such as the key dates, workshops, judges, specific themes, timeline and more!

Sign up for this online information session on 25 February, 12pm to 1pm at https://bit.ly/PITCHIT2023QAW

Last but not least, introducing our last panel judge Ms. Pearlyn Tseng✨

With over 25 years of experience across the private, public and non-profit sectors, Pearlyn is no stranger to strategic and marketing communications, branding and digital communications. Since joining the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) in 2015, Pearlyn has initiated public education initiatives, such as the Beyond the Label movement to address stigma towards individuals with mental health conditions. From Jan 2020 to May 2021 she led the Marketing Communications and Engagement teams at the Ministry of Social and Family Development, overseeing publicity efforts such as the Celebrating SG Women movement. She also provides strategic direction for Community Chest and President Challenge Campaigns.

We are delighted to have Pearlyn share her knowledge on the thriving field of Communications and Media!

And with that, we are thrilled to have our distinguished panel of judges present at the Pitch It! 2023 Finals. See you there!

Our next panel judge is none other than Mr. Kelvin Tong✨

A versatile, ever-evolving film producer and director, Kelvin has since traversed both mainstream and art-house cinema with films such as, 'The Maid' and 'Love Story'. His collaboration with Hong Kong producer, Andy Lau, 'Love Story' was also featured at the 2006 Locarno International Film Festival.

Determined to stretch the limits of local cinema with works such as the thriller, 'Kidnapper' and historical drama, 'It's A Great Great World', Kelvin is known for his sensitive treatment of Singapore's turbulent history in his outstanding works.

It is with great pride that we have Kelvin share with the finalists his expertise in film and cinematography as we champion a new generation of upcoming filmmakers!



Sign up for Pitch It! 2023 at bit.ly/pitchit2023 !

Next, we have Mr. Boris Boo✨

Having begun his journey in Mediacorp Studios Chinese Drama as a scriptwriter, Boris has since had extensive experience in conceptualising and writing for various local sitcoms, dramas and short films.

Making his directorial debut with his 2009 film, "Where Got Ghost?", Boris has since become one of the most prolific directors in Singapore.

Boris joined G.H.Y Culture & Media in 2021 as Director, Content Development and is currently an Associate Lecturer at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, teaching in both Film & Media Studies and Chinese Communication Studies. In 2019, he won a teaching award for his tremendous dedication to his students!


Sign up for Pitch It! 2023 at bit.ly/pitchit2023!

Presenting to you the honourable panel of judges for Pitch It! 2023...

First up, we have Dr. Natalie Pang ✨
Senior lecturer and Deputy Head at the Communications and New Media department at NUS, Dr. Natalie Pang teaches and practises development communications. Having led experiential modules and field trips to Hong Kong, Chiang Mai, and Hanoi, her exemplary contributions to under-resourced communities never fail to inspire her students to do the same!

An active contributor to civil society through her works at the Singapore Heritage Society, and advisory work on digital well-being, literacy and inclusion at organisations such as A Good Space, the National Library Board and other social service agencies, we are honoured to have her grace the Pitch It! 2023 Finals with her expertise and knowledge in social change communication.


Sign up for Pitch It! 2023 at bit.ly/pitchit2023✨

Hmm, we wonder who are the judges of this year’s Pitch It! 2023?

Coming soon... 😎

Hurry! The clock is ticking... quite literally, because we are just 3 DAYS AWAY from the end of the Early Bird Promo! That’s right early birdies will have to sign up by 31 Jan!

So, what are you waiting for? Hit the link in our bio and sign up now! 🤩